Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones[2] (born February 9, 1993), known professionally as Kenya Kinski-Jones is an American fashion model.
Kenya Kinski-Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones February 9, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University (BA) |
| Partner | Will Peltz (2011–present) |
| Parents | |
| Relatives |
|
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde (naturally brown) |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Agency |
|
Early life and education
editJones 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.[3] In 2015, she graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in journalism.[4]
Career
editJones was discovered by fashion photographer Bruce Weber, who shot her first modeling job for Vogue España, a magazine[5] She started her career at Ford Models.[6] Her first runway show was for Chanel.[7] She has appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein,[4] Stella McCartney,[8] Nasty Gal,[9] and Ermanno Scervino.[10] She was in editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Teen Vogue,[11] V, Glamour, and L'Officiel.
Personal life
editSince 2011, Jones has been in a relationship with American actor Will Peltz, a son of businessman Nelson Peltz.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Kenya Kinski-Jones - Model". models.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kratofil, Colleen (June 13, 2018). "Get to Know Kenya Kinski Jones - and See Her Model in Nasty Gal's New Campaign". People. Meredith Corporation.
- ^ a b "Meet Kenya Kinski-Jones, the Next Generation of Hollywood Royalty". Vogue. February 3, 2016.
- ^ Kinski-Jones, Kenya. "Kenya Kinski-Jones Is Now a Full-Time Model, and Forever an Animal Rights Activist". W Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by W.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Meet Kenya Kinski-Jones, Chanel catwalk star and future top model". Vogue Paris. December 21, 2016.
- ^ a b "13 Things to Know About Our Style Crush Kenya Kinski-Jones". InStyle. February 15, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Ermanno Scervino Taps Kenya Kinski Jones and Will Peltz for Ads". WWD. January 10, 2017.
- ^ "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.