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Jordyn Woods Pays Homage To Sade In New Photos

The influencer joins the list of celebrities who have honored the singer by re-creating her iconic looks.
Jordyn Woods Pays Homage To Sade In New Photos
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By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

Sade is one of those humble celebrities we can’t get enough of. She’s also one of those legends whose iconic looks other celebrities can’t get enough of re-creating.

On Sunday, Jordyn Woods posted her own nod to the singer by remaking Sade’s classic 1980’s denim-on-denim style. With the simple caption “Smooth operator,” she set Instagram ablaze; and some of Tinseltown’s best applauded her tribute.

She nailed the singer’s signature style, equipped with the sleek low ponytail, red lipstick, and quiet disposition. And like Sade, her undeniable beauty jumped off the page despite her demure expression.

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smooth operator 💋

A post shared by HEIR JORDYN (@jordynwoods) on Jul 18, 2020 at 8:04pm PDT

Over the years we’ve seen several celebrities, influencers and super fans honor the legend with this exact look, as well as those on some of her notable album covers. Her face has been immortalized on clothing, stickers and even coffee mugs. Drake loves the artist so much, he’s gone as far as tattooing her image on his torso to salute her—not once but twice.

We’re not sure if we’d go the permanent-ink route, but we love the many ways that celebrities show their respect for this queen who has paved the way for all of us in music and in beauty.

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✨homage ✨

A post shared by Yara (يارا‎) Shahidi (@yarashahidi) on Jan 12, 2017 at 5:42pm PST

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Sade S.A.D.E ❤❤❤ I'm so excited to announce my first campaign with @yummyextensions. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we pay homage to some of the greatest singers of our time. In this picture, we used @yummyextensions Raw Cambodian Natural Wave #yummyextensions #yummygirl Photo by James Anthony, @IamJamesAnthony, #JamesShotMe Creative Direction: Yummie O @yummyextensions Mua @melissahibbert Hair Stylist @maishaoliver Wardrobe Stylist: @bryonjavar

A post shared by Angela Simmons (@angelasimmons) on Feb 20, 2018 at 12:35pm PST

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[SWIPE LEFT] Today’s @SADE’s 60th Birthday! To honor the incomparable icon, this Houstonian took the #artistlookalikechallenge and shares her “Sweetest Taboo”. How did she do?! We think she 🔩 nailed it!😍 [SWiPE] for more photos from Houston’s @channelingsade #wcw

A post shared by Majic 102.1 (@majic1021) on Jan 16, 2019 at 5:40am PST

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🇸🇪🇨🇦 "with love Sade' X" @champagnepapi #bishoprotary #nocturnalink #inkeeze #radiantcolorsink #morelife #drake #sorryforblurrypic

A post shared by Niki Norberg (@niki23gtr) on Mar 22, 2017 at 9:26am PDT

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More life 🌺 More tattoos 💉Was honored to continue this piece based on @sade started by an amazing artist @niki23gtr on @champagnepapi Excited to continue. #the6 #the6ix #6ixgod #ovo #ovocrew #ovofamily #416 #toronto #canada #tattoo #tattoos #inked #inked

A post shared by INAL BERSEKOV (@inalbersekov) on Jun 12, 2017 at 5:42pm PDT

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