GRACE JONES | 71

Born on May 19, 1948, the Jamaican Grace Jones managed to set a high standard in modeling, singing, songwriting, and acting. She is an icon that entertainment aspirants look up to today. Billboard Magazine ranked her as the 40th most successful dance artist of all time. She also made auspicious time on the silver screen with her movies Conan the Destroyer, Vamp, and the 1985 James Bond film, A View to Kill.

In 1999, Jones ranked 82nd in the VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, and in 2008, she was given the Q Idol Award. She was a big part in influencing the cross-dressing movement throughout the 1980s and is a big inspiration for artists such as Rihanna, Lorde, Lady Gaga, Annie Lennox, Nike Rodgers, and many more. Now at 72 years old, Grace may still have it, but she¡¯s probably pouring all her attention into her family. Throughout her career, she has gained a total net worth of $7 million, and there¡¯s a high probability that she¡¯s using it for various investments.

Advertisement