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1. She was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica
Grace Mendoza Jones was born in 1948 and raised partly in Syracuse, New York. Her father was a minister.
2. She modelled in Paris
In the 1970s she worked as a fashion model for brands such as Yves Saint Laurent and Kenzo. She also worked with photographers including Helmut Newton.
3. Her early albums were disco
Portfolio in 1977 included a disco version of La Vie en rose. She became a figure at Studio 54.
4. Nightclubbing was recorded in Nassau
The 1981 album was made with the Compass Point All Stars, including Sly and Robbie. It included covers such as Private Life and Walking in the Rain.
5. Slave to the Rhythm was first offered to another band
The song was written for Frankie Goes to Hollywood before Trevor Horn gave it to Jones. It became the title track of her 1985 album.
6. Jean-Paul Goude shaped her image
The designer and photographer was her partner and collaborator. They had a son, Paulo, in 1979.
7. She appeared in Conan the Destroyer
In 1984 she played Zula. It was her first big film role.
8. She was a Bond villain
In A View to a Kill in 1985 she played May Day opposite Roger Moore. The role became one of the most memorable Bond villains.
9. She starred in Vamp
In the 1986 horror comedy she played Katrina. The film became a cult favourite.
10. She slapped a talk show host
In the early 1980s she hit Russell Harty on live television after he turned his attention to other guests. The clip remains famous.
11. Hurricane ended a long gap
The 2008 album was her first in nearly twenty years and included collaborations with Tricky and Sly and Robbie. It was well received.
12. She hula-hooped at the Diamond Jubilee
In 2012 she performed Slave to the Rhythm at the concert outside Buckingham Palace. She kept a hoop spinning throughout.
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