Jari Jones

Jari Jones
Jones modeling for Chromat in 2018
Born1991 (age 32–33)
New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • actress
  • model
  • LGBTQ rights activist
Years active2018–present

Jari Jones (born 1991)[1] is an American actress, model, producer, and activist. Jones was a cast member, script consultant, acting coach, and producer of Port Authority.

Career

Jones was the first black trans woman producer of a film competing at the Cannes Film Festival.[2] In 2020, Jones was one of the nine faces in Calvin Klein's 2020 pride campaign.[3][4] Apart from acting, Jones advocates for transgender rights and is part of the Black Lives Matter movement.[5] Jones is a promoter of self-love, Blackness, and femininity.[6] Jones has been featured in New York Fashion Week, becoming the first Black transgender woman to display the No Sesso brand on the runway.[7] Jones has modeled for other brands including Dove in their "Goodbye Judgement, Hello Underarms" campaign and Elizabeth Suzann's "Clothing is Political" campaign.[8] She participated in The Real Catwalk in New York City in 2019.[9] Jones is featured on Calvin Klein's YouTube channel to express her support for LGBTQ+ youth. She is a self-proclaimed, "mom to a whole bunch of queer youth."[10]

She has written for Nylon, The New York Times, Allure, and Out magazine focusing on the representation of queer, transgender, and people of color in the media. She was featured in Netflix's Tales of the City series.[11] She is the first black trans producer to have a film in the Cannes Film Festival.[12][13] The film, Port Authority, also included the first trans woman of color, Leyna Bloom, in a lead role.[14]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Adam Schuyler
2019 Port Authority Naima Also associate producer
2021 On Our Way Nina
2023 Mutt Fiona

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Pose Butt Smack Woman Episode: "The Fever"
2019 Tales of the City Ronda Episode: "Days of Small Surrenders"
2019 Transparent Skylar Episode: "Transparent Musicale Finale"
2023-2024 Bob's Burgers Marshmallow 2 episodes

See also

References

  1. ^ Pérez Sánchez, Fernanda (June 28, 2020). "Jari Jones: Conoce a la modelo transgénero de la que todos hablan". Vogue México y Latinoamérica (in Spanish). Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  2. ^ Michael, Michael Love (May 29, 2019). "Jari Jones Made History at Cannes Film Festival". Paper. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Palumbo, Jacqui (June 26, 2020). "Black trans model Jari Jones fronts Calvin Klein's Pride campaign". CNN. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Avila, Pamela (June 28, 2020). "Black Trans Model Jari Jones Fronts Calvin Klein 2020 Pride Campaign". E! Online. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Jari Jones, la trans afroamericana que protagoniza campaña de Calvin Klein". Por Esto! (in Spanish). June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  6. ^ Smalls, Krystal A. (April 2021). "Fat, Black, and Ugly: The Semiotic Production of Prodigious Femininities". Transforming Anthropology. 29 (1): 12–28. doi:10.1111/traa.12208. ISSN 1051-0559. S2CID 235561519.
  7. ^ "Jari Jones is Building a Legacy for the Future". V Magazine. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  8. ^ Naidoo, Alicia (June 25, 2020). "Pride Month: Calvin Klein chooses plus-size model activist Jari Jones". The South African. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  9. ^ Brooks, Jazmin (December 3, 2018). "'The Real Catwalk' Event Reminds The World That Sexy Comes In All Sizes". Essence. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Jacqui Palumbo (June 26, 2020). "Black trans model Jari Jones fronts Calvin Klein's Pride campaign". CNN. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  11. ^ "Jari Jones". Avalon. February 28, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  12. ^ "Clothing Is Political: Jari Jones". Elizabeth Suzann. April 29, 2020. Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  13. ^ Handler, Rachel (May 19, 2019). "Port Authority's Cast on Their Viral, History-Making Cannes Moment". Vulture. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  14. ^ Ford, Rebecca (May 14, 2019). "Mumbai Hidden Gem: 'Port Authority' Showcases a Different Kind of Ballroom Love Story". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 28, 2020.


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