Emily Ratajkowski

Emily O’Hara Ratajkowski was born on June 7, 1991, in Westminster, London, to American parents, and was raised in San Diego, California. She began modeling as a teenager but gained worldwide attention in 2013 when she appeared in the music video for Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” which became one of the most viewed and discussed videos of the year. Seemingly overnight, she went from a relatively unknown model to one of the most talked-about women in the world.

Emily quickly leveraged her viral fame into a legitimate modeling career, landing campaigns for major brands including DKNY, Paco Rabanne, Kerastase, and The Kooples. She graced the covers of top fashion magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and GQ. Her distinctive look and massive social media following, which grew to over 29 million Instagram followers, made her one of the most commercially valuable models of the 2010s and a pioneer of the social media-driven modeling economy.

Beyond modeling, Emily has pursued acting with roles in films including “Gone Girl” (2014) alongside Ben Affleck, “We Are Your Friends” (2015) with Zac Efron, and “I Feel Pretty” (2018) with Amy Schumer. In 2021, she launched her swimwear and clothing brand Inamorata, which she grew into a multimillion-dollar business. That same year, she published her essay collection “My Body,” which became a New York Times bestseller and established her as a thoughtful voice on feminism, body autonomy, and the commodification of women’s bodies.

Emily has become known not just for her modeling and acting but as a cultural commentator and entrepreneur. Her openness about her personal life, including her divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard and her experiences as a single mother, has resonated with millions of followers. She hosts the podcast “High Low with EmRata” where she discusses culture, politics, and personal experiences. Her ability to evolve from a viral sensation to a respected businesswoman, author, and media personality demonstrates her entrepreneurial savvy.