The rich life story of the actress who began her career on The Mod Squad but through marriage to music mogul Quincy Jones and later stardom, truly became a woman of her times H er overnight success as Julie Barnes on television's hit The Mod Squad made her an instant fashion icon and the 'it' girl everyone wanted to date. Lipton came of sexual age in the freewheeling California of the early 1970's, but she wasn't just another leggy blonde. Smart and determined-despite a stutter and tough childhood-Lipton struggled for a way to stay connected to her Jewish roots. When she fell in love with Quincy Jones, their biracial marriage made headlines and changed her life. Lipton focused on motherhood and plunged into a passionate, fascinating and sometimes difficult marriage whose supporting cast included some of the greatest music figures of the time, from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. Later, through her daughters, she befriended a new generation of stars, including Tupac Shakur.