Kenya Kinski-Jones


Kenya Julia Niambi Sarah Jones, 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.

Early life and education

Jones was born in Los Angeles to American musician Quincy Jones and German actress Nastassja Kinski. She has two maternal half-siblings and 6 paternal half-siblings including actresses Rashida and Kidada Jones, and producer Quincy Jones III. Kenya has been a vegetarian since she was 8 years old. In 2015, she graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in journalism.

Career

Jones was discovered by fashion photographer Bruce Weber, who shot her first modeling job for Vogue España, a magazine She started her career at Ford Models. Her first runway show was for Chanel. She has appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney, Nasty Gal, and Ermanno Scervino. She was in editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Nylon, Teen Vogue, 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. In July 2025, the couple announced their engagement.