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American fashion model (born 1993)
Kenya Kinski-Jones
BornKenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones
(1993-02-09) February 9, 1993 (age 31)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materLoyola Marymount University (BA)
PartnerWill Peltz (2011–present)
Parents
Relatives
Modeling information
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)
Hair colorBlonde (naturally brown)
Eye colorBrown
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Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones (born February 9, 1993), known professionally as Kenya Kinski-Jones is an American fashion model.

Early life and education

Jones was born in Los Angeles to American musician Quincy Jones and German actress Nastassja Kinski (née Nakszynski). She has two maternal half-siblings and 6 paternal half-siblings including actresses Rashida and Kidada Jones, and producer Quincy Jones III. Kenya has been a vegetarian since she was 8 years old. In 2015, she graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in journalism.

Career

Jones was discovered by fashion photographer Bruce Weber, who shot her first modeling job for Vogue España, a magazine She started her career at Ford Models. Her first runway show was for Chanel. She has appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney, Nasty Gal, and Ermanno Scervino. She was in editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Teen Vogue, V, Glamour, and L'Officiel.

Personal life

Since 2011, Jones has been in a relationship with American actor Will Peltz, a son of businessman Nelson Peltz.

References

  1. "Kenya Kinski-Jones - Model". models.com.
  2. "Lifestyles of the Rich and Babied : Seems many celebrities have joined the parenthood club. How do they manage their mega-busy lives?". Los Angeles Times. April 11, 1993.
  3. Kratofil, Colleen (June 13, 2018). "Get to Know Kenya Kinski Jones - and See Her Model in Nasty Gal's New Campaign". People. Meredith Corporation.
  4. ^ "Meet Kenya Kinski-Jones, the Next Generation of Hollywood Royalty". Vogue. February 3, 2016.
  5. Kinski-Jones, Kenya. "Kenya Kinski-Jones Is Now a Full-Time Model, and Forever an Animal Rights Activist". W Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by W.
  6. "model kenya kinski-jones on animal rights activism and the power of grimes". i-D. Vice. March 25, 2016. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  7. "Meet Kenya Kinski-Jones, Chanel catwalk star and future top model". Vogue Paris. December 21, 2016.
  8. ^ "13 Things to Know About Our Style Crush Kenya Kinski-Jones". InStyle. February 15, 2017.
  9. "Get to Know Kenya Kinski Jones - and See Her Model in Nasty Gal's New Campaign". People. June 13, 2018. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  10. "Ermanno Scervino Taps Kenya Kinski Jones and Will Peltz for Ads". WWD. January 10, 2017.
  11. "Meet Kenya Kinski, an On-the-Rise Model Following in Her Famous Family's Footsteps". Teen Vogue. November 15, 2013. Archived from the original on September 19, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
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