Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.
Today, we honour the creative force that is Grace Jones. In recent years, the entertainment industry has often found its creativity stifled by tight budgets and the short attention spans of a Snapchat generation.
The price it’s paid for these problems?
The demise of the multi-hyphenate star.
Gliding through music, film, fashion and television, the multi-hyphenate acts of yesteryear came armed with the talent and skill the industry would employ to rake in cash at record stores, movie theatres and runways alike.
With this in mind, the Jamaican Jones undoubtedly stands as one of the best to do it.
So, in honour of her work, we revisit some of her career highlights via the clips waiting below…
Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the entertainer rose to superstardom aged 18 when she signed with the Wilhelmina Modelling Agency and moved to Paris to model for Yves Saint Laurent.
Her success in modelling would see her transition into an Island Records-backed musician and actress, and catch the attention of Universal Pictures who called on her to star in the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led ‘Conan the Destroyer.’
The rest, as they say, is history.
What’s your favourite Grace moment?
Weigh in below!
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She is fierce, and definitely before her time <3
Her big ass face tho
Your mom’s face is big.
Pastor Noel jones sister crazy
Same thing I said, crazy how small the world really is.
This woman is amazing and under appreciated. Everyone pop diva of today steals from her with little to no homepage.
A Goddess, I absolutely love this woman.
The real Og the legendary grace Jones.
She is FIERCE.. That scene with Eddie Murphy is hilarious.. Pu pu pooouuxxy
Grace is the real artist. Eccentric, creative, unique, androgynous and a great singer. All these ingredients makes her a real icon. I adore this woman, I am waiting her follow up from her recent album , 2008’s Hurricane. That album is a masterpiece. RELEASE that album already Grace!!! I cannot wait any longer!!!
Wow
Def jam created Rihanna”s rated r era using the blueprint that is Grace Jones. I’m not mad though, as I loved Rihanna’s rated r era (the only era worthwhile imo). Legend
She’s the best. I love her