Childhood and Education Journey of Grace Jones in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 28, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Grace Jones. From birth to education, explore key events.

Grace Jones is a multifaceted Jamaican artist recognized as a singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Starting her career in New York and Paris, she achieved prominence as a model, collaborating with esteemed fashion houses like Yves St. Laurent and Kenzo, and gracing the covers of Elle and Vogue. Jones worked with notable photographers such as Jean-Paul Goude, Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer, gaining recognition for her striking androgynous look and commanding presence.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1925: Robert W. Jones Born

In 1925, Robert W. Jones, Grace Jones's father, was born.

1927: Marjorie Williams Born

In 1927, Marjorie Williams, Grace Jones's mother, was born.

May 1948: Grace Jones Born

In May 1948, Grace Beverly Jones was born in Jamaica. She is known as a singer, songwriter, model, and actress.

1948: Birth of Grace Jones

In 1948, Grace Jones was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, to Marjorie and Robert W. Jones.

1952: Conflicting Birth Year

Some sources say Grace Jones was born in 1952, while other sources say she was born in 1948.

1956: Father Establishes Ministry

In 1956, Grace Jones's father established his ministry, the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, in Lyncourt, Salina, New York.

November 1979: Birth of Son Paulo

On November 12, 1979, Grace Jones had her son, Paulo, with longtime collaborator Jean-Paul Goude.

1987: Death of Alex Sadkin

In 1987, Alex Sadkin, a member of Compass Point All Stars, died in a motor accident. The Grace Jones song "Well Well Well" was recorded in his memory.

1990: Relationship with Sven-Ole Thorsen

In 1990, Grace Jones started dating Danish actor and stuntman Sven-Ole Thorsen.

1996: Marriage to Atila Altaunbay

In 1996, Grace Jones married Atila Altaunbay, a Muslim from Turkey.

2007: Open Relationship with Sven-Ole Thorsen

As of 2007, Grace Jones was in an open relationship with Danish actor and stuntman Sven-Ole Thorsen.

May 2008: Death of Robert W. Jones

On May 7, 2008, Grace Jones's father, Bishop Robert W. Jones, passed away. Their relationship had been strained due to his religious beliefs about singing.

2008: Death of Robert W. Jones

In 2008, Robert W. Jones, Grace Jones's father, passed away.

2013: Bishop Noel Jones on Preachers of LA

In 2013, Grace Jones's brother, Bishop Noel Jones, starred on the reality show Preachers of LA.

2015: Publication of "I'll Never Write My Memoirs"

In her 2015 memoir, "I'll Never Write My Memoirs", Grace Jones clarified that she was only ever married to Atila Altaunbay, disputing rumors of a marriage to Chris Stanley.