Grace Jones Biography
Jones, a Jamaican-born perfomer, is better known as a model and singer. Her androgynous appearance, and outrageous musical act employing live lions and leopards, has made her a cult favorite, and propelled her into several acting roles.
Trivia

Has a son from a relationship with
Jean-Paul Goude in the 1970s.

During the 70s, often attended legendary New York disco Studio 54

She famously attacked British interviewer
Russell Harty when he turned away from her to speak to the other guests on his programme.

Twin sister of
Bishop Noel Jones, subject of
Sophie Fiennes's 2002 documentary, "Hoover Street Revival".

Was signed to Island Records in 1977 and released her debut album "Portfolio".
Arnold Schwarzenegger complained that Grace was "too tough" during the filming of
Conan the Destroyer.

Attended the 1986 wedding of
Arnold Schwarzenegger and
Maria Shriver on Cape Cod with
Andy Warhol.

Lived with Swedish actor
Dolph Lundgren for four years, who appeared with her in the Bond film
A View to a Kill, though contrary to popular rumor they were never engaged. He was also once her bodyguard.

Studied theatre at Syracuse University, before becoming a successful model in Paris.

Her androgynous and statuesque style made her extremely successful in New York City's underground and nightlife scenes and her sexually evocative stage shows and songs like "I Need A Man" earned her the title "The Queen of Gay Discos", because of her large following of gay men.

Was signed to one of New York's top modeling angencies but Grace's looks were too strong for American magazines, so she spent several years in Paris working as a successful model.

Speaks French

Was a close friend and confidant of
Andy Warhol's and was a member of his entourage. Warhol made a portrait of her.

Shocked audience members in 1998 when she exposed her breasts during a Disney World performance. She was banned from the park.

Sister of
Bishop Noel Jones

Ranked #82 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll

Was ranked #19 in Channel 5's "World's greatest supermodel".
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