Jean Shrimpton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jean Shrimpton
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Shrimpton in 1965
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Jean Rosemary Shrimpton
7 November 1942 High Wycombe, England
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| Other names | Jean Cox, The Shrimp, Jeannie Shrimpton |
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Michael Cox
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Chrissie Shrimpton (sister) |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
Jean Shrimpton (born November 7, 1942) is a famous English model and actress. She was a huge star during the "Swinging London" era in the 1960s. Many people think she was one of the very first supermodels in the world.
Jean appeared on the covers of many top magazines. These included Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Vanity Fair, and Time. In 2009, Harper's Bazaar called her one of the best models ever. In 2012, Time magazine said she was one of the 100 most important fashion icons since 1923. She also acted in the movie Privilege (1967) with Paul Jones.
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Early Life and Start in Modelling
Jean Shrimpton was born in High Wycombe, England. She went to St Bernard's Convent School. At 17, she went to a secretarial college in London.
One day, she met a film director named Cy Endfield. He suggested she try a modelling course. So, in 1960, at age 17, Jean started modelling. Soon, she was on the covers of magazines like Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
A Career in Fashion
Jean Shrimpton became very well-known because of her work with photographer David Bailey. They first met in 1960 during a photo shoot. Jean was a new model at the time.
Her first photo session with Bailey was in 1960. She quickly became famous in the modelling world. Jean has said that David Bailey helped her career a lot. He is often given credit for discovering her. Jean was also Bailey's inspiration, and his photos of her helped him become famous too.
During her career, Jean Shrimpton was often called the "world's highest paid model." She was also known as the "most famous model" and the "most photographed in the world." People said she had the "world's most beautiful face." She was even called "The It Girl" and "The Face of the '60s."
In June 1963, Glamour magazine named her "Model of The Year." Jean was different from the models of the 1950s. She had a tall, slim, and youthful look. This style was part of the "youthquake movement" in 1960s Swinging London. She was seen as a symbol of this exciting time. Because of her long, slim figure, she was nicknamed "The Shrimp." Jean was also known for her long hair with bangs, big eyes, long eyelashes, and pouty lips.
The Miniskirt and Melbourne
Jean Shrimpton helped make the miniskirt popular. In 1965, she visited Australia for two weeks. She was promoting new dresses made of a special fabric. She was paid a lot of money for this trip.
She caused a big stir in Melbourne when she arrived for a horse race. She wore a white dress that ended about 5 inches (13 cm) above her knees. This was very short for the time! She also did not wear a hat, stockings, or gloves, which was unusual. Jean did not know her outfit would cause such a big reaction.
Jean was also photographed for a Revlon advertisement in 1971. She wore a beautiful antique white lace dress. After the ad came out, women called Revlon wanting to buy the dress.
Personal Life
Jean Shrimpton and David Bailey dated for four years, ending in 1964. Jean also had relationships with actor Terence Stamp and photographer Terry O'Neill.
In 1979, Jean married photographer Michael Cox. They had a son named Thaddeus that same year. From 1979, they owned the Abbey Hotel in Penzance, England. As of 2011, their son Thaddeus and his family were managing the hotel. The property was put up for sale in late 2023.
In Popular Culture
Jean Shrimpton is mentioned in The Smithereens song "Behind the Wall of Sleep" (1986).
The story of Jean Shrimpton's relationship with David Bailey was made into a 2012 film. It was called We'll Take Manhattan. Actress Karen Gillan played Jean Shrimpton in the movie.
See also
In Spanish: Jean Shrimpton para niños
