Devon Edwenna Aoki

Early Life & Education

Devon Edwenna Aoki was born on August 10, 1982, in New York City to Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, the founder of Benihana restaurants and a former Olympic wrestler, and Pamela Hilburger, a jewelry designer. Raised between Malibu, California, London, and New York, Devon’s multicultural background shaped her unique look and global appeal. She attended The American School in London, and began modeling at age 13 after being introduced to supermodel Kate Moss through her godmother.

Modeling & Fashion Career

Aoki rapidly rose to fame in the fashion world, making her runway debut in 1997. At just 16, she succeeded Naomi Campbell as the face of Versace and worked prominently for Chanel, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Kenzo, Dior, and Marc Jacobs. Devon graced the covers of Vogue (U.S., Germany, Russia, Japan, Korea), Numéro Tokyo, Harper’s Bazaar Japan, Elle Girl, and countless other high-profile magazines. Renowned for her distinctive beauty, she became a sought-after muse for designers such as Karl Lagerfeld, Thierry Mugler, Jean Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, and Jeremy Scott.

Devon’s influence extended to designing; she launched a Levi’s capsule collection for the Asian market in 2007, called Levi’s +D.

Film Career

After dominating international runways and campaigns, Devon transitioned into film, earning cult status in action and genre movies. Her most notable roles include:

She also made numerous appearances in music videos for Duran Duran, Primal Scream, Ludacris, Ginuwine, Sean Lennon, The Killers, Fergie, and Steve Aoki.

Net Worth & Endorsements

As of 2025, Devon Aoki’s net worth is estimated between $30 million and $40 million. Her wealth comes from high-profile modeling contracts, brand endorsements, acting roles, and business ventures. Her model earnings ranked her among the top earners at her agency, and she remains influential in luxury fashion.

Awards & Recognition

• Nominated for Critics’ Choice Award for Best Ensemble (Sin City)
• Ranked among the top Asian models worldwide.
• Multiple covers for major fashion magazines.
• Praised and awarded at international fashion events for runway and editorial work.

Personal Life & Family

Devon Aoki has been married to James Bailey since 2011. The couple has four children: James Jr., Alessandra, Eleanor, and Evelyn. Her daughter Alessandra modeled for Guess Kids in 2018. Devon is also the half-sister of acclaimed DJ Steve Aoki and the aunt of model Yumi Nu.

Trivia

• Devon retired from full-time acting in 2009 to focus on her family.
• She did not have a driver’s license prior to “2 Fast 2 Furious” and trained during filming.
• Her face and style have inspired a generation of models and fashion designers.
• Multicultural heritage (Japanese, English, German).
• Her family includes several prominent creatives, including siblings in music and modeling.

Recent & Upcoming Projects

Devon Aoki occasionally returns for major fashion campaigns and magazine editorials. She supports philanthropic causes, including the Red Cross and Asian disaster relief. Rumors as of 2025 suggest a possible cameo return in Fast & Furious 11 (2026) as Suki, marking her comeback to franchise film acting nearly 20 years after her debut.