Kenya Kinski-Jones

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

(1993-02-09) February 9, 1993
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
Agency
  • The Lions (New York, Los Angeles)
  • Ford Models (Paris)
  • Models 1 (London)
  • Model Management (Hamburg) [1]

Early life and education

Jones was born in Los Angeles, California 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. Jones has been a vegetarian since she was 8 years old.[3]

In 2015, Jones graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in journalism.[4]

Career

Jones was discovered by fashion photographer Bruce Weber, who shot her first modeling job in Vogue España.[5] She started her career at Ford Models.[6] Her first runway show was for Chanel.[7] She has done campaigns for Calvin Klein,[4] Stella McCartney,[8] Nasty Gal,[9] and Ermanno Scervino.[10] Jones has appeared in editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Teen Vogue,[11] V, Glamour, and L'Officiel.

Personal life

Jones has been in a relationship with American actor Will Peltz, a son of businessman Nelson Peltz, since 2011.[8]

References

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