Atila Altaunbay is a Turkish-born businessman and entrepreneur, best known for his marriage to the iconic singer and model, Grace Jones. Their marriage was for eight years before they parted ways.Atila Altaunbay’s story goes beyond his union to the popular Grace Jones. Journey with us as we unfold his life, career and more. It promises to be an exciting one!
Background and Early Life
Atila was born in Turkey into a muslim family in 1976. He spent his early years in Turkey before moving to Belgium where he spent most of his life. There is not much information about his early education including his family, parents, and siblings. But some sources said he was delivering pizza in Belgium before his physical physique and skills landed him a body guard job at a club in Belgium.
Marriage with Grace Jones
The marriage of Atila Altaunbay and Grace Jones was a union of two very different individuals from different backgrounds. Jones, a global music icon, model and actress is a Jamaican-American born in 1948.
Their path first crossed when Atila was a bodyguard in a club. Grace was drawn to this charming man with a great figure and offered him a job with better pay and good working conditions. There relationship blossomed into love and they has a small secret wedding in 1996 in Rio de Janeiro. Then, Grace was 48 while Atila was 21 years old which makes it 27 years age gap. This ofcourse, attracted a lot of controversies.
Do they have children together?
The two do not have any children together. Grace Jones already has a child from her previous relationship with French graphic designer Jean-Paul Goude who became Atila’s step-son. Paulo later pursued a career in music and art, choosing to explore his creativity like his father.
While there isn’t much public information about Altaunbay’s specific role as a stepfather, it is known that he was a part of Jones’ family life during their marriage. The relationship with Paulo Goude, like many families would have come would have come with navigating challenges especially one that is a high-profile family.
The End of their marriage
Their relationship was described as intense and passionate, though it also had its share of difficulties. Grace Jones has spoken about their relationship in her 2015 memoir, “I’ll Never Write My Memoirs,” where she mentioned some of the challenges they faced, including cultural differences and misunderstanding. Aside from the age differences which might have contributed to their challenges. Atila’s family is also said not to be in support as Atila has elder brothers, in which as the youngest, he shouldn’t be married as at then. Their marriage came to an end in 2004 and it was a private affair with few public details released.
Life After Grace Jones
After their separation, Atila Altaunbay largely stepped away from the public eye. There is little public information about his life post-separation, and he has maintained a low profile since then. Grace said in an interview that she couldn’t reach him after the separation and they haven’t had an official divorce.
Career
Atila is primarily known for his work as a bodyguard. But, detailed information about his professional career, particularly outside of his association with Grace Jones, is quite limited. Atila Altaunbay gained public attention mainly because he worked as a bodyguard for Grace Jones, a famous singer, actress, and model. His job as her bodyguard would have involved ensuring her safety and security during public appearances, events, and travel, which is a common role for personal bodyguards, especially for high-profile celebrities.
He has also been involved in singing and he performs at weddings, bringing out his other creative side. He is also interested in acting and modelling, even though there is not much information in regards to this.
Life after divorce
Atila is living a private life although some sources said he died in 2021. There are rumours and unverified claims circulating on some internet forums and social media, but no reliable news outlets or official announcements have been made. Given he is an ex-husband of a popular singer, it is expected that reliable sources will make the announcements. Atila has decided to live a private life, far from the public’s eye.
Due to his private nature and lack of public presence since his separation from Grace Jones, there is very limited information available about Atila Altaunbay’s current status or activities. But, Grace Jones is still in the limelight, making waves in the entertainment world. She not only excel in music but is also doing exceptionally well in acting. She even got nominated twice for grammy awards. She received an honour for the Order of Jamaica for all her works for culture and arts. She remains someone to be reckoned with as she keeps inspiring younger generations.
