Name : Grace Jones
Date of Birth : 19 May 1948 (age 68)
Place of Birth : Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica
Nationality : Jamaican
Education : Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College
Occupation : Singer
Years active : 1973 to Present
Manager : Scooter Braun
Genre : Alternative
Instruments : Vocals
Family : Father –Robert W. Jones Mother – Marjorie Jones(Half Brother), Chris Jones
Height : 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Hair Color : Black
Eye Color : Dark Brown.
Shoe Size : 11 US
Religion : Christian
Best Known For : Her masculine physique.
Grace Jones Favorite Things : Dancing Dolphins
Pizza Drawing Noodles Jimmy John’s Giraffes Step Up Revolution
Grace’s Favorite Things
Grace Jones Facts
1. From a relationship with Jean-Paul Goude she has a son, Paulo (b. 12 November 1979).
2. During the 1970s, often attended legendary New York disco Studio 54.
3. Was signed to Island Records in 1977 and released her debut album “Portfolio”.
4. Attended the 1986 wedding of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver on Cape Cod with Andy Warhol.
5. Was a close friend and confidant of Andy Warhol’s and was a member of his entourage. Warhol made a portrait of her.
Grace Jones Quotes
“Of course, I think that people are just waiting for that time when I make a mistake and they’re gonna jump on it…. There’s gonna be haters.” ~ Grace Jones
“[on drug use] Use, don’t abuse.” ~ Grace Jones
“[on her gay following] The fact that I get in there and perform during this political time, and have a great time doing it helps. Gays are my best audience.” ~ Grace Jones
“[on how she became to be a singer] I never thought I was going to be a singer. That was an accident.” ~ Grace Jones
“[on her stage persona] When I perform on stage I become those male bullies, those dominators from my childhood. That’s probably why it’s so scary, because they scared me.” ~ Grace Jones
I am aggressive in a positive way, it protects me- it puts everyone on their guard-to be nice to me.” ~ Grace Jones