The actress, known for her roles in “Parks and Recreation” and “The Social Network,” is just one of seven children fathered by the late producer Quincy Jones. She admitted once that her experience with their dad was completely different from that of her siblings, but they all found success in one way or another.
While Rashida Jones is arguably the most well-known of Quincy Jones’ children, her sisters and brother have also carved their own paths in entertainment and other industries, despite how they grew up. For example, Kidada Jones made a name for herself in the fashion world, while Quincy Jones III followed his father’s footsteps.
Additionally, Kenya Jones graced the runways for top fashion houses. In contrast, Quincy’s other three children opted for a life away from the spotlight after dabbling in entertainment briefly. Let’s discover more about Rashida and her siblings!
Rashida is the youngest daughter of actress Peggy Lipton, and Quincy, who died at the age of 91 on November 3, 2024. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 25, 1976, and grew up in Bel Air. However, the actress had to admit that even with privilege, things were hard for her family due to her parents’ mixed-race marriage.
Peggy Lipton, Rashida and Quincy Jones at the after party for ‘Celeste And Jesse Forever’ at the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival held at Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles, California on June 21, 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Nevertheless, Rashida credits them for being able to find her voice, as they instilled self-confidence from early on. She also acknowledges that, unlike her older siblings, she managed to get the best of her father because she got to spend a lot of time with him at home while she was growing up.
“My dad was a different parent to each one of them. I think my older sister would say he was never around. I have siblings who grew up in Sweden, when my dad and their mom got divorced, and they came to live with us eventually, but my dad was around a lot for me.”
Rashida has an older sister, Kidada, who was born on March 22, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. They share both parents and were raised under Reformed Jewish traditions.
Unfortunately, Kidada had many difficulties in childhood, especially with fitting in with her peers. This resulted in her being kicked...
