Yasmin Aga Khan

About

American woman most famous for being the daughter of actress Rita Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan. Following her mother's death from Alzheimer's disease, she became an advocate for awareness of the disease and served as the Vice Chairman of the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Association.

Before Fame

She graduated from Bennington College in 1973 and considered becoming an opera singer.

Trivia

She discussed her mother's painting hobby during her struggle with Alzheimer's in the 2009 documentary I Remember Better When I Paint.

Family Life

She was married to Basil Embiricos from 1985 to 1987 and Christopher Michael Jeffrie from 1989 to 1993.

Associated With

Her mother was Rita Hayworth, the actress known for such films as Gilda and The Lady From Shanghai.