The Astonishing Slaying Power Of Grace Jones Through The Years

The Astonishing Slaying Power Of Grace Jones Through The Years
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Though Grace Jones famously sang "I'll never write my memoirs," the pop culture icon has changed her mind. And boy are we glad she did.

On 29 Sept, Jones debuted her highly anticipated autobiography and offered the world an unprecedented glimpse into her sensational life.

To say that Jones is a legend in the worlds of music, fashion and style is an understatement. Let's just say the 67-year-old is often imitated, but can never be duplicated. And Jones' signature androgynous look and eye-popping ensembles continue to wow and inspire us to this day.

With that said, in celebration of the age-defying Jamaican-born beauty's book release, we've rounded up 28 images of the star that prove she is everything and more.

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1960: Photo of Grace Jones (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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1977: Photo of Grace Jones (credit:Gilles Petard via Getty Images)
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1977: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Getty)
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1978: Grace Jones performs live on stage at The Roseland Ballroom. (credit:Richard E. Aaron via Getty Images)
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1978: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
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1979: Grace Jones at the New York Hilton Hotel in New York City. (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
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1979: Close-up portrait of actress, musician, and model Grace Jones (credit:Anthony Barboza via Getty Images)
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1980: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Bob King via Getty Images)
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1983: Photo of Grace Jones (credit:Michael Ochs Archives via Getty Images)
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1984: Photo of Grace Jones (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
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1984: Grace Jones as May Day in the James Bond film "A View To A Kill" (credit:Keith Hamshere via Getty Images)
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1987: Photo of Grace Jones (credit:Mondadori via Getty Images)
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1989: Grace Jones wearing a cutaway dress and black straw hat. (credit:Dave Hogan via Getty Images)
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1990: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Ron Galella via Getty Images)
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1990: Grace Jones and Naomi Campbell during Grace Jones' 42nd Birthday Party (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
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2000: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Giambalvo & Napolitano via Getty Images)
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2003: Grace Jones during Armani Exchange Nightclub in the Sky Party in New York City. (credit:Djamilla Rosa Cochran via Getty Images)
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2003: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Djamilla Rosa Cochran via Getty Images)
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2006: Grace Jones walks the runway at the Diesel Fall 2006 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. (credit:Paul Hawthorne via Getty Images)
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2008: Grace Jones poses with her Q Idol award at the Q awards. (credit:Dave Hogan via Getty Images)
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2008: Grace Jones After her concert at Royal Festival Hall, London. (credit:Brian Rasic via Getty Images)
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2009: Photo of Grace Jones performing on stage. (credit:Steve Thorne via Getty Images)
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2011: Grace Jones performs live on stage during the third day of the Wireless Festival at Hyde Park in London. (credit:Jim Dyson via Getty Images)
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2012: Grace Jones performs on stage as part of her "Hurricane" tour at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. (credit:Neilson Barnard via Getty Images)
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2013: Grace Jones attends Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! at Somerset House in London. (credit:Ian Gavan via Getty Images)
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2015: Grace Jones performs at the British Summer Time at Hyde Park in London. (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)
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2015: Grace Jones performs at the British Summer Time 2015 at Hyde Park in London. (credit:Brian Rasic via Getty Images)
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2004: Photo of Grace Jones. (credit:Brian Rasic via Getty Images)
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2012(02 of21)
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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - APRIL 26: Grace Jones performs at amfAR's 2nd Annual Inspiration Gala Sao Paulo at the home of Dinho Diniz on April 26, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Fernanda Calfat/Getty Images For amfAR) (credit:Getty)
2004(03 of21)
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LONDON - NOVEMBER 11: Grace Jones performs on stage at 'Produced By Trevor Horn - A Concert For The Prince's Trust' at Wembley Arena on November 11, 2004 in London. The concert celebrates Horn's 25 years as one of the world's most successful music producers and raises money for youth charity The Prince's Trust. (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Grace Jones performs live on stage during the third day of the Wireless Festival at Hyde Park on July 3, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2010(05 of21)
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ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 20: Grace Jones arrives at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2010 benefit gala at the Hotel du Cap on May 20, 2010 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Grace Jones performs live at the Royal Albert Hall on April 26, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 07: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, PREMIUM RATES APPLY) Singer Grace Jones performs during the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party at Pacific Design Center on March 7, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2010(09 of21)
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 07: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, PREMIUM RATES APPLY) Singer Grace Jones performs during the 18th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party at Pacific Design Center on March 7, 2010 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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PARIS - MARCH 04: Grace Jones performs during the Victor & Rolf 'Flower Bomb' 5th Anniversary during Paris Fashion Week at Hotel Meurice on March 4, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON - OCTOBER 15: Singer Grace Jones poses at the MOBO Awards 2008 held at Wembley Arena on October 15, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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SOUTHWOLD, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Grace Jones performs during day 3 of the Latitude Festival held in Henham Park, Southwold on July 18, 2009 in Southwold, England. (Photo by Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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LONDON - OCTOBER 06: Grace Jones attends the Q Awards 2008 held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on October 6, 2008 in London, England . (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Former 'Bond Girl' Grace Jones makes an appearance to celebrate Delta Ailrines' newest international route between New York and London at Stone Rose Lounge, November 01, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Grace Jones walks the runway at the Diesel Fall 2006 fashion show during Olympus Fashion Week at Hammerstein Ballroom February 8, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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BERLIN, GERMANY: Pop singer Grace Jones attends the 'Cinema for Peace' charity gala during the 54th Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin late 09 February 2004. AFP PHOTO DDP/TOM MAELSA GERMANY OUT (Photo credit should read TOM MAELSA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
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