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My Take
Grace Jones is, to my mind, the most complete argument that persona can be an art form in itself. From Spanish Town to the Paris runways of Saint Laurent and Kenzo, she never softened herself to fit a market; she made the market come to her angles. The androgyny, the geometry of that face, the menace in the voice — every later pop provocateur is working from her blueprint, usually with less commitment. What I respect most is the consistency: decades on, she remains uncompromising rather than nostalgic. The Order of Jamaica feels almost too polite an honor for someone this gloriously untamed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Grace Jones
- Name (Japanese)
- グレイス・ジョーンズ
- Reading
- ぐれいす・じょーんず
- Born
- May 19, 1948 (age 78)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Spanish Town, Jamaica
- Occupation
- actor / model / singer / film actor / songwriter
2. Background
- University
- Onondaga Community College
Awards & achievements
- Order of Jamaica
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Grace Jones born?
Born May 19, 1948 (age 78).
Where is Grace Jones from?
Grace Jones is from Spanish Town, Jamaica.
What does Grace Jones do?
Grace Jones works as actor, model, singer, film actor, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.