Donna Jordan (born 1950) is an American actress and model. Referred to as the "Disco Marilyn," she is best known as a Warhol superstar and for being one of『Antonio’s Girls,』a muse of fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.[1]
Donna Jordan was discovered by Antonio Lopez in 1969. His muses, known as "Antonio's Girls," included Jordan, Jane Forth, Pat Cleveland, and later Jerry Hall, and Grace Jones.[2] Jordan followed Lopez to Paris in 1970. That year, she joined artist Andy Warhol's milieu at the Factory and became a visible personality in his entourage. Jordan co-starred with fellow Warhol superstar Jane Forth in his 1972 film L'Amour.[3]
Jordan appeared on the cover of Vogue and was an in-demand Wilhelmina model, much desired for her vintage style and electric personality.[4][1] Reportedly, she was the inspiration for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's '40s collection. "She is The Courageous Fashionable," said fashion designer Halston.[5]
Jordan was photographed by Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin and Oliviero Toscani in the 1970s, was dubbed "Disco Marilyn", and appeared on the front covers of Vogue Italia and Vogue Paris.[3][6] Her signature look consisted of bleached blonde hair, a gap-toothed smile, and bright red lipstick.[1]
In 2010, Jordan and her daughter Kate Ballo modeled resort 2011 looks for Organic by John Patrick.[7][8]
