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Kenya Kinski-Jones

American fashion model (born 1993) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

Born
Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones

(1993-02-09) February 9, 1993 (age 33)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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(m. 2026)​
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Kenya Kinski-Jones
Born
Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones

(1993-02-09) February 9, 1993 (age 33)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materLoyola Marymount University (BA)
Spouse
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(m. 2026)​
Parents
Relatives
Modeling information
Height5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m)
Hair colorBlonde (naturally brown)
Eye colorBrown
Agency
  • Merci Management (Sydney)
  • Two Management (Berlin, Copenhagen, Los Angeles)[1]
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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. Jones 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.[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] They were married on June 13, 2026 in Westchester County, New York.[13]

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