May 19th is Grace Jones' birthday.

May 19, 2014

Model Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica. She moved to New York in 1965 and studied at the Syracuse Drama School. Capitalizing on her 179cm height, she began working as a model around 1976. Around this time, she met Andy Warhol at the New York club Studio 54, and the two developed a close relationship, both professionally and personally, appearing in his portraits. In 1980, she made her debut as a singer with the single "Private Life." The following year, her album "Nightclubbing" was named Album of the Year by NME magazine. In addition to her music, her album cover, designed by Jean-Paul Goude, her eccentric hair and makeup, and her live performances have also garnered attention. At 66, she maintains her stunning figure and continues to actively perform live. Since 1973, she has also been active as an actress. He appeared in films such as Arnold Schwarzenegger's "Conan: King of the Destroyer Part 2" (1984) and "A View to a Kill" (1985).
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