Donna Jordan

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.

Career
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. 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.

Jordan appeared on the cover of Vogue and was an in-demand Wilhelmina model, much desired for her vintage style and electric personality. Reportedly, she was the inspiration for fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent's '40s collection. "She is The Courageous Fashionable," said fashion designer Halston.

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. Her signature look consisted of bleached blonde hair, a gap-toothed smile, and bright red lipstick.

In 2010, Jordan and her daughter Kate Ballo modeled resort 2011 looks for Organic by John Patrick.

Selected filmography

 * L'Amour (1973)
 * The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974)