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Mixed-race actress and Chanel’s shortest top model: Now a mother of 4 in her 40s 

This mixed-race actress and supermodel is famous for her iconic visuals. 

Born in New York in 1982, Devon Aoki is loved for her looks that give off a mysterious charm. She grew up in a wealthy family. Her father is Hiroaki Aoki, the founder of Benihana, one of the leading Japanese restaurant chains in the US, and her mother is a famous American painter and jewelry designer.

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Devon Aoki was born to a Japanese father and an English German mother. She has been working as a model since the age of 13.  Although she is only 165 cm tall, her incredible proportions made her a special case among the models for Chanel, the designer brand that is known to strictly consider height when casting models.

Devon Aoki

Devon Aoki is Chanel’s first shortest model and the youngest model to debut at the age of 16. Her mysterious visuals, which are neither Asian nor Western, help her receive a lot of love from the film industry as well. Her most famous movie is “Sin City”.

Devon Aoki
Devon Aoki

Although she only played a small role of the character Miho, Devon was called by many viewers of the film “an unforgettable scene stealer”. It is said that she received special training in swordsmanship only for 3 months for this role. The actress was praised to be a good fit for the film.

Devon Aoki
Devon Aoki

Despite her youthful appearance, the actress is now in her 40s. She married businessman James Bailey in 2011 and has now become the mother of four children.

Devon Aoki
Devon Aoki

Her half-brother collaborated with BTS on the song “waste it on me”, and Devon Aoki was also featured in the music video of the song.

However, these days, many netizens were disappointed that Devon Aoki has no longer active as an actress. Many netizens are looking forward to seeing more movies and dramas of Devon Aoki, who made the history of being the shortest model of Chanel.

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