Kenya Kinski-Jones
American fashion model (born 1993)
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Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones[2] (born February 9, 1993), known professionally as Kenya Kinski-Jones, is an American fashion model. She is the daughter of American record producer Quincy Jones and German actress Nastassja Kinski.
February 9, 1993
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| Born | Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones February 9, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola Marymount University (BA) |
| Partner(s) | Will Peltz (2011–present; engaged) |
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| Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
| Hair color | Blonde (naturally brown) |
| Eye color | Brown |
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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.[3] In 2015, she 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 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
Since 2011, Jones has been in a relationship with American actor Will Peltz, a son of businessman Nelson Peltz.[8] In July 2025, the couple announced their engagement.[12]