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Grace Jones grew up in an Era where racism was at its peak.
At a young age, she tried delving into modeling but was rejected by many agencies because of the colour of her skin and her face said to be to harsh.
Grace never gave up and kept auditioning until she caught the eyes of big fashion house like Yves Saint Laurent.
She instantly became the New Black It Girl.
Grace became an embodiment of feminity and androgyny a concept that was rare at that time.
Her eyes, cheekbones and signature afro cut became a fashion designing movement of that era.
She became a sought after super model. Her skin was unique.
Grace was gradually becoming a powerhouse. She was later cast as a Bond Girl in the James Bond Movie " A View to a Kill" this increasing her popularity
Her role in Conan the Deatroyer became iconic and named as one of best female action depiction of all time.
It was fierce.
The Black Girl that the world once rejected was becoming a powerhouse.
She ventured into music and had a few album releases.
Her bodyguard then, Dolph Lundgren had a brief relationship with her.
The media panning them one of the Top power Hollywood couples.
Grace instantly became a sex symbol, her looks revolutionalised music and fashion.
One thing people don't know is that Grace Jones has been banned from every Disney property.
Reason, Grace Jones has a subtle provocative infusion occasionally in her live performances.
In a particular incidence in 1998. Grace was performing, she took of her top to expose her breasts and smoked on stage.
This annoyed Disney executives and she was banned from all Disney properties forever.
See remains an icon
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what’s iconic about her?
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