Kidada Jones facts for kids

Kidada Ann Jones (born March 22, 1974) is an American actress, model, and fashion designer. She also works as a wardrobe stylist. Kidada designs for The Walt Disney Company. She has her own clothing line there called Kidada for Disney Couture. Kidada is the daughter of famous record producer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton.

Early Life and Education

Kidada Ann Jones was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents are composer and arranger Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton. Kidada's mother was Jewish, and her father is African-American. Her grandparents were Harold Lipton, a lawyer, and Rita Benson, an artist.

Kidada grew up in Bel-Air with her younger sister, Rashida. Rashida is also an actress and screenwriter. When Kidada was eleven, her parents divorced. Kidada then lived with her father. Her sister Rashida lived with their mother.

Kidada went to the Los Angeles Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising. She left when she was 19 years old. She began working with the designer Tommy Hilfiger.

Career Highlights

Kidada Jones started her career as a celebrity stylist. She worked for her father's magazine, Vibe. She became well-known in 1995. This was when she styled pop star Michael Jackson for the cover of Vibe.

Designer Tommy Hilfiger then hired her. He created a very successful ad campaign. It featured Kidada and her friends. These friends included Aaliyah, Tamia, Kate Hudson, Nicole Richie, and Oliver Hudson. Kidada worked as Hilfiger's inspiration for eight years.

Kidada also designed a clothing line for rapper Snoop Dogg. She did this for three years. During this time, Kidada also worked as a model. She appeared in popular fashion magazines. These included Elle, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.

Since 2005, Kidada has worked with The Walt Disney Company. She designs for her line called Kidada for Disney Couture. W magazine described her line. It is "a line of clothing and jewelry for adults sold at boutiques." The magazine also said Kidada helps Disney connect with trendy people. Jim Calhoun, a Disney executive, said Kidada helps make things cool. She also gives advice on other Disney projects.

In 2017, Kidada published a book called School of Awake. This book aims to inspire and empower young girls. Kidada also appeared on Oprah Winfrey's TV show, Super Soul Sunday.

Personal Life and Friendships

Kidada Jones dated rapper and actor LL Cool J from 1992 to 1994. In his book, LL Cool J said they ended their relationship. He explained they had different beliefs.

Kidada also dated rapper and actor Tupac Shakur in 1996. They lived together for four months. She was with him in Las Vegas when he was shot. She was also at the hospital when he died from his injuries.

In 1999, Kidada dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio. She was married to actor Jeffrey Nash from 2003 until 2006.

Kidada was very close friends with singer and actress Aaliyah. They met while modeling for Tommy Hilfiger. They remained friends until Aaliyah's death in August 2001.