History of Devon Aoki in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 14, 2024

Devon Aoki is a retired American actress and supermodel known for her roles in action films. She gained recognition for her appearances in movies like "2 Fast 2 Furious" (2003), "Sin City" (2005), "DOA: Dead or Alive" (2006), and "Mutant Chronicles" (2008).

August 10, 1982: Birth of Devon Aoki

Devon Edwenna Aoki was born on August 10, 1982.

1982: Early Life and Education

After her birth in 1982, Devon Aoki was raised in Malibu, California, and attended The American School in London.

1997: Runway Debut

Devon Aoki made her runway debut in 1997, working with brands like Balenciaga, Comme des Garçons, and Chanel.

1998: Face of Versace

At the age of 16, Devon Aoki replaced Naomi Campbell as the face of Versace in 1998.

2003: 2 Fast 2 Furious Release

Devon Aoki appeared in the film "2 Fast 2 Furious" in 2003.

February 24, 2004: Charity Fashion Show

Devon Aoki modeled during the third annual charity fashion show presented by General Motors on February 24, 2004.

2004: Asian Tsunami Disaster

The Asian tsunami disaster occurred in 2004.

2005: Sin City Release

Devon Aoki acted in the film "Sin City" in 2005.

2006: Super Stars Photo-book

Devon Aoki posed for Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee in 2006 for the charity photo-book "Super Stars", which was dedicated to the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster.

2006: DOA: Dead or Alive Release

Devon Aoki was featured in the film "DOA: Dead or Alive" in 2006.

September 2007: Levi's +D Capsule Collection

In September 2007, Devon Aoki designed a capsule collection for Levi's Asian market called Levi's +D.

2008: Mutant Chronicles Release

Devon Aoki appeared in the film "Mutant Chronicles" in 2008.

2009: Retirement from Acting

Devon Aoki retired from full-time film acting in 2009 to focus on motherhood.

2017: Return to Runway and Campaigns

Devon Aoki returned to the runway for Moschino's fashion show and appeared in advertising campaigns for "Sephora x Moschino" and Hugo Boss in 2017.

2017: Cult Model Status

Dominic Cadogan of Dazed called Devon Aoki a "cult model" and "one of the most recognizable alternative faces of the 90s" in 2017.

March 2018: Red Cross Gala

Devon Aoki and her half-brother Steve co-chaired the 2018 Red Cross Gala in San Francisco in March 2018.

2018: Runway, Editorial, and Campaigns

Devon Aoki walked the runway for Jeremy Scott's eponymous brand, starred in an editorial for American Vogue, and appeared in advertising campaigns for Moschino Fragrance, Nordstrom, and Swarovski in 2018.

2018: Alessandra's Modeling Debut

Devon Aoki's daughter Alessandra appeared in Guess Kids' spring 2018 advertising campaign.

February 2019: Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Campaign

Wonderland magazine reported in February 2019 that singer Rihanna channeled Devon Aoki's look from the action film "2 Fast 2 Furious" for her Fenty Beauty campaign.