Personal Details :
- Full Name: Jourdan Sherise Dunn
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1990
- Age: 34 years old
- Place of Birth: Greenford, West London, England
- Nationality: British
- Ethnicity: Jamaican, Syrian, and Grenadian descent
- Religion: Christian
- Languages Spoken: English
- Education: Graduated from Elthorne Park High School in Hanwell, London
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- Occupation: Supermodel, Actress, Entrepreneur
- Agencies:
- Elite Model Management (New York, Copenhagen)
- The Squad (London)
- Women Management (Paris, Milan)
- Modelwerk (Hamburg)
- Family & Relationships:
- Mother: A receptionist who raised Dunn and her two younger brothers, Antoine and Kain, in West London.
- Son: Riley, born in December 2009.
- Fiancé: Rapper Dion Hamilton, engaged on February 1, 2020.
- Health Advocacy: Vocal advocate for sickle cell anemia awareness. Her son Riley was diagnosed with the condition at six months old. Ambassador for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America and launched the “Cell For Gratitude” campaign.
- Personal Interests & Hobbies:
- Cooking: Passion for cooking; shares culinary creations on her YouTube series “Well Dunn”. Favorite dish is Sunday dinner, reminding her of her grandmother.
- Tattoos: Has nine tattoos including inscriptions like “Fear is not an option” and symbols such as a Hamsa and the Egyptian goddess Isis.
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @jourdandunn
- Twitter: @jourdandunn
- Facebook: Jourdan Dunn
- YouTube: Jourdan Dunn
Career Overview :
Jourdan Dunn began her modeling career at the age of 15 when she was discovered while shopping at a Primark store in London. Soon after, she signed with Storm Model Management and quickly started appearing in international runway shows. Her runway debut came in 2007 at the New York Fashion Week, where she walked for Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs.
In 2008, she made headlines by becoming the first Black model to walk a Prada runway in over a decade — a landmark moment in an industry often criticized for lack of diversity. From there, her career skyrocketed as she modeled for prestigious fashion houses including Burberry, Balmain, Valentino, Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
Dunn became a favorite of designers and fashion editors alike, gracing the covers of Vogue, Elle, i-D, and W Magazine. In 2014, she became the face of Maybelline New York, joining a short list of Black models to represent a global cosmetics brand. That same year, she was listed as one of Forbes’ top-earning models — the first Black British model to achieve that recognition.
Beyond runway and editorial work, Jourdan has also appeared in advertising campaigns for brands like H&M, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Balmain, and Yves Saint Laurent. She is also known for her strong presence in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows from 2012 to 2014.
Outside modeling, Dunn has hosted a cooking show on Jay-Z’s Life+Times YouTube channel called “Well Dunn” and has expressed interest in acting and designing. In 2020, she announced plans to launch her own clothing line, further expanding her influence beyond the runway.
Throughout her career, Dunn has also been an outspoken advocate for diversity in fashion, body positivity, and representation, using her platform to inspire change in the industry.
Personal Life & Interests :
Jourdan Dunn was born and raised in West London, where she was brought up by her mother along with two younger brothers. She gave birth to her son, Riley, in December 2009 at the age of 19. Riley was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at just six months old, which inspired Dunn to become an advocate for awareness and research around the disease.
Despite the demands of a global modeling career, Dunn has often emphasized the importance of family and has spoken about balancing motherhood with her professional life. She became engaged to British rapper Dion Hamilton (also known as Sincere) in February 2020.
Outside of modeling, Jourdan is passionate about cooking and hosted her own YouTube cooking series, “Well Dunn,” which showcased her culinary skills and love for food. She also enjoys art, music, and fashion design, and has plans to expand her brand into clothing and lifestyle ventures.
Dunn is also known for her tattoos, each of which holds personal meaning. One of her most recognized tattoos reads “Fear is not an option,” which reflects her determination and resilience in a challenging industry. She’s a strong voice for body positivity, racial equality, and female empowerment, frequently using her platform to advocate for inclusivity in fashion and media.
Net Worth :
As of 2025, Jourdan Dunn’s estimated net worth is approximately $13 million USD, based on figures reported by Celebrity Net Worth and CelebsMoney .
Other sources, including CAKnowledge and FreshersLive, suggest higher estimates—around $15 million USD—reflecting her earnings from runway shows, modeling contracts, brand campaigns, influencer income, and entrepreneurial ventures .
Considering her work as the face of Maybelline New York since 2014, her extensive runway presence, television appearances (like hosting “Well Dunn”), and business activities, a realistic net worth range would be **$13–15 million USD**.
Awards & Achievements :
- Model of the Year – British Fashion Awards (2008)
- Inclusion on Forbes’ Top-Earning Models List – First Black British model to make the list (2014)
- Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Award – Model of the Year (2015)
- Glamour Women of the Year Awards – Inspiration Award (2016)
- Appeared on 12 International Vogue Covers – including British, Italian, and Teen Vogue
- Face of Major Campaigns – Maybelline New York, Burberry, Balmain, Calvin Klein, and H&M
- Runway Model – Walked for top designers like Chanel, Dior, Prada, and Valentino
- Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – Participated from 2012 to 2014
Fun Facts :
- She was discovered at age 15 while shopping at a Primark in London.
- Jourdan was the first Black model to walk for Prada in over a decade (2008).
- She has a cooking show on YouTube called “Well Dunn”, produced by Jay-Z’s Life+Times.
- Jourdan is a huge fan of anime and often references it in interviews.
- She has multiple tattoos, including one that says “Fear is not an option.”
- Her son Riley was born in 2009 and inspired her advocacy for sickle cell awareness.
- She walked the runway just 10 weeks after giving birth to her son.
- Jourdan has acted in music videos and expressed interest in pursuing film roles.