| Jean Shrimpton Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 7, 1942 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Jean Shrimpton is an English model and actress who is said to be one of the world’s very first supermodels and a symbol from the Swinging Sixties period. Besides that, she has also earned a name for herself as an actress, especially known for her role as Vanessa in Privilege.
Born Name
Jean Rosemary Shrimpton
Nick Name
Jean Cox, The Shrimp, Jeannie Shrimpton
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Jean studied at St Bernard’s Convent School, Slough. Later, at the age of 17, she joined Langham Secretarial College.
Occupation
Model, Actress, Hotel Owner and Innkeeper, Antique Shop Owner, Antique Dealer
Family
- Siblings – Chrissie Shrimpton (Younger Sister) (Model, Actress)
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jean has dated –
- David Bailey (1960-1964)
- Terence Stamp
- Michael Cox (1979-Present) – She and photographer Michael Cox got married to one another in 1979. The couple has a child named Thaddeus (b. 1979). She and her husband own the Abbey Hotel in Penzance that they bought in the year 1980.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Rectangular face shape
- Arched eyebrows
- Pouty lips
- Her fringe hairstyle
Brand Endorsements
Jean has appeared in the commercials for various brands including –
- Pond’s Angel Face
- Kellogg’s corn flakes
- Revlon
Jean Shrimpton Favorite Things
- Short Stories – The Burning Baby, by Dylan Thomas
Source – The Guardian
Jean Shrimpton Facts
- She was raised on a farm alongside her younger sister Chrissie.
- Jean began modeling at the age of 17.
- She made her debut theatrical film appearance as Vanessa in Privilege in 1967.
- During the ’60s, she was known as the symbol of Swinging London.
- In 1963, Jean was named “Model of The Year” by Glamour.
- Over the years, Jean has appeared on the cover of various magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Elle, Ladies’ Home Journal, Newsweek, and Time.
- Harper’s Bazaar named her one of their 26 “Best Models of All Time” in 2009. Later, in 2012, Time magazine was listed Jean on its “All-TIME 100 Fashion Icons”.
- It was Jean’s work with photographer David Bailey that helped her make a big break in the modeling industry.
- At the peak of her modeling career, Jean was known as the “world’s highest-paid model”, “most famous model”, and also the “most photographed model in the world” amongst the many other titles. Besides that, it was also her fringe hairstyle that was much sought to in the ’60s.
- Jean once stated that she had a pet pony named Ricky.
- In the past, Jean was named Channel 5‘s “World’s greatest supermodel”.
Featured Image By Joost Evers / Anefo / Nationaal Archief / CC BY-SA 3.0 NL
