Kidada Jones
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Early Life and Family Background
Kidada Jones was born on March 22, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of iconic music producer and composer Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton. Raised in the affluent Bel-Air neighborhood alongside her younger sister Rashida Jones, who is also an accomplished actress, Kidada was immersed in the entertainment industry from an early age.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 22 Mar, 1974
- Age
- 46 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Los Angeles
- Education
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- Actress, model, fashion designer, wardrobe stylist
- Net Worth 2021
- 1 million
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Education and Early Career
Kidada briefly attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles but left at the age of 19 to pursue a career in fashion. Her early professional breakthrough came as a celebrity stylist for Vibe magazine, which was co-founded by her father. In 1995, she gained attention for styling Michael Jackson for the magazine's cover, a role that helped launch her fashion career.
Work with Tommy Hilfiger and Modeling
Jones was soon recruited by fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who featured her in a high-profile campaign alongside several of her friends, including Aaliyah, Kate Hudson, Nicole Richie, and Oliver Hudson. She worked with Hilfiger for eight years, contributing both behind the scenes and as a model. During this time, she also appeared in major fashion magazines such as Elle, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. Additionally, she designed a clothing line for Snoop Dogg, which she worked on for three years.
Collaboration with the Walt Disney Company
In 2005, Kidada Jones began her long-standing collaboration with The Walt Disney Company, focusing on designing a line of clothing and jewelry. Her work extended the brand’s presence in lifestyle fashion and introduced her to a broader audience through her design sensibility and creativity.
