History of Emily Ratajkowski in Timeline
Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress who gained international recognition after appearing in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" music video. She was born in London but raised in California. Ratajkowski started modeling early in her career, signing with Ford Models and appearing on the cover of treats! magazine, which then paved the way for her successful career in both modeling and acting.
June 7, 1991: Emily Ratajkowski's Birth
On June 7, 1991, Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski was born in London, England, to American parents.
2009: iCarly appearance
In 2009, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in two episodes of Nickelodeon's iCarly.
2009: Attended UCLA
In 2009, Emily Ratajkowski attended UCLA for one year before dropping out to model full-time.
2010: iCarly appearance
In 2010, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in two episodes of Nickelodeon's iCarly as Gibby's girlfriend, Tasha.
2011: Frederick's of Hollywood Valentine's Video
In 2011, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in a Valentine's video for Frederick's of Hollywood, which became one of the company's most popular videos on their YouTube channel.
March 2012: treats! Cover
In March 2012, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of treats! magazine, which she credited for bringing her high-profile music video roles.
May 2012: Shoot with Jonathan Leder
In May 2012, Emily Ratajkowski did a nude and clothed art modeling shoot with Jonathan Leder for magazines.
November 5, 2012: "Fast Car" Music Video Release
On November 5, 2012, the music video "Fast Car" by Taio Cruz, featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released.
March 2013: GQ Turkey Cover
In March 2013, Emily Ratajkowski worked with photographer Tony Kelly for the GQ Turkey cover.
March 20, 2013: "Blurred Lines" Music Video Release
On March 20, 2013, the initial version of the "Blurred Lines" music video featuring Emily Ratajkowski, Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell Williams was released.
May 21, 2013: "Love Somebody" Music Video Release
On May 21, 2013, the music video for Maroon 5's "Love Somebody," featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released. The video was directed by Rich Lee and shot on January 16, 2013.
July 2013: CR Fashion Book Cover
In July 2013, Emily Ratajkowski was on the cover of CR Fashion Book, featuring erotic scenes with Karlie Kloss and male models, photographed by Bruce Weber.
October 2013: Esquire's "Woman of the Year"
In October 2013, Esquire magazine named Emily Ratajkowski "Woman of the Year".
2013: "Blurred Lines" Success
In 2013, "Blurred Lines" became the number-one song in many countries and was second on the US Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart. The song also remained in the news due to a copyright infringement lawsuit and appeal.
February 2014: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie
In February 2014, Sports Illustrated magazine named Emily Ratajkowski as one of the twelve 50th-anniversary swimsuit issue rookies.
July 2014: American GQ Cover
On June 24, 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared topless in the July 2014 American GQ cover story, photographed by Michael Thompson, leading to controversy with Lands' End customers.
September 26, 2014: Gone Girl Premiere
Days after Gone Girl's September 26, 2014, New York Film Festival premiere, Emily Ratajkowski became the cover model for the November 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan.
October 2014: Cosmopolitan interview
In October 2014, Emily Ratajkowski stated in a Cosmopolitan interview that she embraces sexual expression while identifying as a feminist, advocating for women's empowerment. This sparked debate, with some questioning her motives and the impact of her actions on feminism.
October 30, 2014: Call of Duty Appearance
On October 30, 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared with Taylor Kitsch in the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare live-action trailer.
November 2014: Cosmopolitan Cover Model
In November 2014, Emily Ratajkowski became the cover model for Cosmopolitan magazine.
2014: Start of relationship with Jeff Magid
In 2014, Emily Ratajkowski began dating musician Jeff Magid.
2014: Feature Film Debut in Gone Girl
In 2014, Emily Ratajkowski made her feature film debut with a supporting role in Gone Girl, where she played the mistress of Ben Affleck's character.
2014: Appeared in Gone Girl
In 2014, Emily Ratajkowski played the mistress of Ben Affleck's character in the movie adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel Gone Girl. Ben Affleck picked her to play in the film, after seeing her in the "Blurred Lines" video.
2014: Odell Beckham Jr. catch
In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr. made a catch which served as a reference point for the Buick Super Bowl ad in which Ratajkowski appeared.
February 2015: FHM Cover Controversy
In February 2015, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the FHM cover, but she tweeted that her picture was used without her consent.
August 2015: Leading Role in We Are Your Friends
In August 2015, Emily Ratajkowski earned her first leading role in We Are Your Friends, alongside Zac Efron. She played Sophie, and the movie's promotional tour marked her rise as a style icon.
August 2015: We Are Your Friends release
In August 2015, Warner Bros. Pictures released We Are Your Friends, where Emily Ratajkowski played Sophie. Critics said that Ratajkowski failed to demonstrate acting prowess.
September 17, 2015: Runway Debut at New York Fashion Week
On September 17, 2015, Emily Ratajkowski made her runway debut for Marc Jacobs at the spring/summer 2016 New York Fashion Week finale, contributing to her Vogue listing as a Breakout Beauty Star.
2015: "Uptown Funk" surpassed "Blurred Lines" record
In 2015, "Uptown Funk" surpassed "Blurred Lines" record for the longest-running number-one song of the decade.
2015: Sports Illustrated and Catwalk Debut
In 2015, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and made her professional catwalk modeling debut for Marc Jacobs at New York Fashion Week.
2015: Entourage and The Spoils Before Dying Appearances
In 2015, Emily Ratajkowski co-starred in the film Entourage and appeared in the miniseries The Spoils Before Dying.
February 7, 2016: Buick Super Bowl Ad
On February 7, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was featured in a Buick Super Bowl ad for its Cascada convertible during Super Bowl 50, alongside Odell Beckham Jr.
February 2016: Ratajkowski cast in In Darkness
In February 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was cast in the film In Darkness, alongside Natalie Dormer, Ed Skrein, and Stacy Martin.
February 2016: Harper's Bazaar Best Dressed List
In February 2016, Harper's Bazaar placed Emily Ratajkowski atop its best dressed list at the New York Fashion Week.
February 2016: Bernie Sanders Endorsement
On the eve of the February 2016 New Hampshire Democratic primary, Emily Ratajkowski spoke at a Bernie Sanders rally in New Hampshire to endorse his campaign.
February 16, 2016: Lenny Letter Essay Publication
On February 16, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski's essay, discussing pressure around her sexuality and female sexual empowerment, was published in Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter newsletter and was subsequently republished by other media outlets, drawing praise from critics.
March 9, 2016: Paris Fashion Week Runway for Miu Miu
On March 9, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Paris Fashion Week runway for Miu Miu for fall/winter 2016 fashions.
March 2016: Defense of Kim Kardashian's selfie
In March 2016, Emily Ratajkowski defended Kim Kardashian's nude selfie on Instagram, asserting women's right to express their sexuality. They jointly promoted female sexual empowerment, garnering both support and criticism, sparking a media discussion about feminism.
August 2016: Vogue Germany Cover Appearance
In August 2016, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on one of the alternate covers of Vogue Germany along with other models including Stella Maxwell and Irina Shayk.
September 22, 2016: Netflix's Easy Appearance
On September 22, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in an episode of Joe Swanberg's Netflix series, Easy. In the episode, she played a lifecasting selfie artist, which received mixed reviews.
November 2016: Attached to Lying and Stealing
In November 2016, it was announced that Emily Ratajkowski was attached to the film Lying and Stealing, co-starring Theo James.
November 30, 2016: Protest of Photobook Publication
On November 30, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski tweeted that she was being featured in a photobook publication by Jonathan Leder without her consent.
2016: Performance described as sympathetic and compassionate
In 2016, Naomi Wolf described Emily Ratajkowski's Gone Girl performance as sympathetic and compassionate.
March 2017: Face of DKNY Intimates
In March 2017, Emily Ratajkowski became the face of DKNY intimates.
August 2017: Harper's Bazaar Cover Model and Allure Cover
On June 27, Emily Ratajkowski was announced as the cover model for the August 2017 Australian Harper's Bazaar. Also in August 2017, she was announced as the feature of cover stories in the August issues of Allure and British Glamour.
September 2017: Issue with Image Editing
In September 2017, Emily Ratajkowski took issue with image editing done for the cover of the Madame Figaro issue included in the Saturday September 16 issue Le Figaro.
September 23, 2017: Milan Fashion Week Runway
On September 23, 2017, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Bottega Veneta.
October 2017: Vogue Feature Article
In October 2017, American Vogue ran a feature article celebrating Emily Ratajkowski's "stylistic excellence".
November 16, 2017: Inamorata Swimwear Line Launch
On November 16, 2017, Emily Ratajkowski's swimwear line, Inamorata, went live, featuring three bikini separates and three one-pieces.
2017: Fyre Festival Promotion
In 2017, Emily Ratajkowski promoted the Fyre Festival on Instagram, initially using the hashtag #ad but later deleting the post. A class action lawsuit alleged that celebrities were paid to promote the festival deceptively.
January 2018: Kérastase Ambassador
In January 2018, Emily Ratajkowski shot a fashion campaign with Inez and Vinoodh, as the new ambassador for Kérastase.
March 29, 2018: Cast in Bright Futures
On March 29, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was cast as a series regular in the NBC pilot Bright Futures, which was ultimately not included in NBC's schedule.
April 8, 2018: Model of the Year Award
On April 8, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski won the Model of the Year award from the Daily Front Row.
May 30, 2018: EmRata x Spinelli Kilcollin Jewelry Collection Launch
On May 30, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski's mythology-themed "EmRata x Spinelli Kilcollin" jewelry collection launched at Barneys New York.
June 2018: Marie Claire Cover
In June 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was featured on the cover of Marie Claire magazine.
September 21, 2018: Milan Fashion Week Runway for Versace
On September 21, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Versace.
2018: End of relationship with Jeff Magid
In 2018, Emily Ratajkowski and musician Jeff Magid ended their relationship.
October 2019: Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
In October 2019, Emily Ratajkowski was sued for posting a paparazzi image of herself to her Instagram, with the paparazzo alleging copyright infringement.
October 26, 2020: Pregnancy announcement
On October 26, 2020, Emily Ratajkowski confirmed that she was pregnant.
March 8, 2021: Birth of son
On March 8, 2021, Emily Ratajkowski gave birth to her son.
November 2021: My Body Essay Collection Published
In November 2021, Emily Ratajkowski's collection of essays, My Body, was published.
November 2021: Publication of "My Body"
In November 2021, Emily Ratajkowski's essay collection, My Body, was published by Metropolitan Books and became a New York Times Bestseller.
2021: Publication of "My Body"
In 2021, Emily Ratajkowski released her first book, "My Body", featuring personal stories and previously published essays. An excerpt was also published in The Guardian.
2021: Memoir Reflects on "Blurred Lines" Incident
In 2021, Emily Ratajkowski's memoir, My Body, reconsidered her involvement in "Blurred Lines," describing an incident where Robin Thicke grasped her breast without consent during the shoot.
July 2022: Separation from Sebastian Bear-McClard
In July 2022, Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard separated.
October 2022: High Low with EmRata Podcast Launch
In October 2022, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to launch a podcast titled "High Low with EmRata".
January 2023: Versace Spring/Summer Campaign Face
In January 2023, Emily Ratajkowski became the face of Versace's Spring/Summer 2023 campaign.
May 2025: The New Yorker Feature
In May 2025, Emily Ratajkowski was featured in The New Yorker's ‘Power Houses: Inside the Living Rooms of Notable New Yorkers’.
September 2025: Lounge (company) AW25 campaign
In September 2025, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Lounge (company) to launch their AW25 campaign.
2025: New York City Mayoral Election Endorsement
During the 2025 New York City mayoral election, Emily Ratajkowski endorsed the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani.
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