Early Life and Education of Emily Ratajkowski: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Emily Ratajkowski. From birth to education, explore key events.

Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress who gained significant recognition after appearing on the cover of treats! magazine and in the music video for Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines." Born in London and raised in California, she began her modeling career early on, signing with Ford Models. Her appearance in the controversial music video significantly boosted her public profile and helped launch her career in the entertainment industry.

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June 7, 1991: Emily Ratajkowski Born

On June 7, 1991, Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski was born in London to American parents.

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2009: Attended UCLA

In 2009, Emily Ratajkowski attended UCLA for one year before dropping out to model full-time.

2014: Odell Beckham Jr. Catch

In 2014, Odell Beckham Jr made a catch reminiscent of the wedding bouquet catch made in the Buick Super Bowl ad featuring Ratajkowski.

February 23, 2018: Marriage to Sebastian Bear-McClard

On February 23, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski announced via Instagram her marriage to actor and producer Sebastian Bear-McClard. The wedding, which took place in a New York City courthouse, followed a brief courtship of several weeks.

October 26, 2020: Pregnancy Confirmation

On October 26, 2020, Emily Ratajkowski confirmed her pregnancy. She also expressed her and her husband's decision to keep their child's sex a secret until birth in one of her essays.