Jari Jones

Jari Jones (born 1991)[1] is an American actress, filmmaker, model, and LGBTQ rights activist. Jones was a cast member, script consultant, acting coach, and producer of Port Authority. She 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 trans rights and is part of the Black Lives Matter movement.[5] Jones has modeled for other brands including Dove in their "Goodbye Judgement, Hello Underarms" campaign and Elizabeth Suzann's "Clothing is Political" campaign.[6] She participated in The Real Catwalk in New York City in 2019.[7]

Jari Jones
Born1991
New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • actress
  • model
  • LGBTQ rights activist
Years active2018–present

She has written for Nylon, New York Times, Allure, and Out Magazine focusing on the representation of queer, transgender, and people of color in the media. She was featured on the Netflix Tales of the City series. [8]She is the first black trans producer to have a film in the Cannes Film Festival.[9] [10]The film, Port Authority, also included the first trans woman of color, Leyna Bloom, in a lead role.[11]

See also

References
  1. "Jari Jones Wiki, Age, Wife, Height, Weight, Biography, Family & More". Dreshare. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. Michael, Michael Love (2019-05-29). "This Trans Artist Made History at Cannes Film Festival". PAPER. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  3. Palumbo, Jacqui (2020-06-26). "Black trans model Jari Jones fronts Calvin Klein's Pride campaign". CNN. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  4. "Black Trans Model Jari Jones Fronts Calvin Klein 2020 Pride Campaign". E! Online. 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  5. "Jari Jones, la trans afroamericana que protagoniza campaña de Calvin Klein". Por Esto (in Spanish). 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
  6. "Pride Month: Calvin Klein chooses plus-size model activist Jari Jones". The South African. 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  7. "'The Real Catwalk' Event Reminds The World That Sexy Comes In All Sizes". Essence. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  8. "Jari Jones". Avalon. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  9. "Clothing Is Political: Jari Jones". Elizabeth Suzann. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  10. Handler, Rachel (2019-05-19). "Port Authority's Cast on Their Viral, History-Making Cannes Moment". Vulture. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
  11. "Mumbai Hidden Gem: 'Port Authority' Showcases a Different Kind of Ballroom Love Story". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-06-28.


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