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Kidada Jones
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Kidada Ann Jones
March 22, 1974 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Education | Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising (attended) |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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Jeffrey Nash
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| Partner(s) | LL Cool J (1992–1994) |
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Kidada Ann Jones, born on March 22, 1974, is an American actress, model, and fashion designer. She is also a talented wardrobe stylist. Kidada works as a designer for The Walt Disney Company. She even has her own special clothing and jewelry line there called Kidada for Disney Couture. Her parents are famous record producer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton.
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Kidada Jones's Early Life and Education
Kidada Jones was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the older daughter of Quincy Jones and Peggy Lipton. Kidada's family background is diverse. Her mother's family was Jewish, and her father's family was African-American.
Kidada grew up in Bel-Air with her younger sister, Rashida Jones. Rashida is also an actress and a writer. When Kidada was eleven, her parents separated. Kidada then lived with her father. She attended the Los Angeles Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising. At age 19, she left school to start working with designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Kidada Jones's Career in Fashion and Design
Kidada Jones started her career as a stylist for Vibe magazine. This magazine was owned by her father. She became well-known after styling pop star Michael Jackson for a Vibe magazine cover in 1995.
Working with Tommy Hilfiger
Designer Tommy Hilfiger noticed Kidada's talent. He hired her to be his "muse" for eight years. A muse is someone who inspires an artist or designer. Kidada and her friends, including Aaliyah and Kate Hudson, were part of a successful ad campaign for Hilfiger. She also designed a clothing line for rapper Snoop Dogg for three years. During this time, Kidada also worked as a model. She appeared in popular fashion magazines like Elle, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar.
Designing for Disney
Since 2005, Kidada Jones has been working with The Walt Disney Company. She designs for her own line called Kidada for Disney Couture. This line includes clothing and jewelry for adults. It is sold in special boutiques. W magazine said that 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.
Author and TV Appearances
In 2017, Kidada Jones wrote 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.
Kidada Jones's Personal Life
Kidada Jones has had several relationships. She dated rapper and actor LL Cool J from 1992 to 1994. They ended their relationship because they had different beliefs.
In 1996, Kidada dated rapper and actor Tupac Shakur. They lived together for four months. Kidada was with Tupac in Las Vegas when he was seriously injured. She was also with him at the hospital when he passed away six days later.
Later, in 1999, Kidada Jones dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio. From 2003 to 2006, she was married to actor Jeffrey Nash.
Kidada was also very close friends with singer and actress Aaliyah. They met while modeling for Tommy Hilfiger. They remained friends until Aaliyah's passing in August 2001.
