History of Emily Ratajkowski in Timeline
Emily Ratajkowski, also known as EmRata, is an American model and actress. Born in London and raised in California, she began her modeling career early, signing with Ford Models. Ratajkowski gained significant recognition after appearing on the cover of treats! magazine and subsequently starring in music videos, most notably Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," which brought her international fame.
June 7, 1991: Emily Ratajkowski's Birth
On June 7, 1991, Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski was born in London to American parents. She would become a model and actress.
March 2012: Cover of Treats! Magazine
In March 2012, Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of Treats! magazine, which led to her appearance in music videos.
May 2012: Jonathan Leder Photoshoot
In May 2012, Emily Ratajkowski had a photoshoot with Jonathan Leder that later became a point of contention. In 2016, she claimed the photos were being published without her consent and in 2020, she wrote an essay detailing that Leder had sexually assaulted her after the shoot.
November 5, 2012: Release of "Fast Car" Music Video
On November 5, 2012, Taio Cruz's music video "Fast Car", featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released.
March 20, 2013: Release of "Blurred Lines" Music Video
On March 20, 2013, the music video for "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, featuring Emily Ratajkowski, was released, propelling her to global fame.
July 2013: Cover of CR Fashion Book
In July 2013, Emily Ratajkowski was on the cover of CR Fashion Book, in erotic scenes with Karlie Kloss and male models, photographed by Bruce Weber.
October 2013: Named Woman of the Year by Esquire
In October 2013, Esquire magazine named Emily Ratajkowski "Woman of the Year", recognizing her rising prominence.
2013: Filming of "Blurred Lines" Music Video
During the 2013 filming of the music video for the song "Blurred Lines", Emily Ratajkowski alleges that Robin Thicke groped her breasts without her consent, an incident she detailed in her 2021 book, "My Body".
2013: Lookbook Video with Phillip Lopez
In 2013, Emily Ratajkowski worked with Phillip Lopez on a lookbook video. Years later, this video became the subject of controversy when Tyga used it in an unofficial music video, leading to its removal following complaints from Ratajkowski.
July 2014: American GQ Cover Story
On June 24, in July 2014, Emily Ratajkowski appeared topless in the American GQ cover story, which caused controversy at Lands' End.
September 26, 2014: Gone Girl Premiere
Days after Gone Girl's September 26, 2014, New York Film Festival premiere, Ratajkowski became the cover model for the November 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan.
October 30, 2014: Appearance in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Trailer
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
Days after Gone Girl's September 26, 2014, New York Film Festival premiere, Ratajkowski became the cover model for the November 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan.
2014: Celebrity Nude Photo Leak
In 2014, Emily Ratajkowski was one of the victims of the celebrity nude photo leak, in which several nude pictures of her were leaked online, causing a violation of her privacy.
2014: Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100 and AskMen's Most Desirable Women
In 2014, Emily Ratajkowski was ranked No. 62 in Maxim's Hot 100 list and No. 3 in AskMen's list of most desirable women, recognizing her popularity and appeal in the media.
2014: Richard Prince Appropriation of Instagram Post
In 2014, artist Richard Prince appropriated one of Emily Ratajkowski's Instagram posts without her consent for a show at the Gagosian Gallery. In 2021, Ratajkowski created an NFT of herself in front of the Prince painting, selling it at auction for $175,000 to symbolize women's ownership online.
August 2015: Release of "We Are Your Friends"
In August 2015, "We Are Your Friends", a Warner Bros. Pictures film, was released, featuring Emily Ratajkowski as Sophie. Critics like Richard Roeper and Wesley Morris commented that Ratajkowski's portrayal of an attractive love interest lacked demonstrable acting talent.
September 17, 2015: Runway Debut for Marc Jacobs
On September 17, 2015, Emily Ratajkowski made her runway debut for Marc Jacobs at the spring/summer 2016 New York Fashion Week finale.
2015: Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100 and FHM's Sexiest
In 2015, Emily Ratajkowski was ranked No. 2 in Maxim's Hot 100 list and No. 18 in FHM's list of sexiest women, highlighting her continued recognition in beauty rankings.
February 7, 2016: Buick Super Bowl Ad
On February 7, 2016, during Super Bowl 50, a Buick Super Bowl ad for its Cascada convertible featured Emily Ratajkowski and Odell Beckham Jr.
February 2016: Harper's Bazaar Best Dressed List at New York Fashion Week
During the February 2016 New York Fashion Week, Harper's Bazaar placed Emily Ratajkowski atop its best dressed list, praising her fashion sense.
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, marking another role in her acting career.
February 2016: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders
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, addressing Gloria Steinem's statement about young female Sanders supporters.
February 16, 2016: Ratajkowski describes pressure around sexuality in Lenny Letter
On February 16, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski described the pressure she endured as a youth regarding her sexuality and female sexual empowerment in Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter newsletter. The letter was republished by Elle, Esquire, and Harper's Bazaar and received praise for Ratajkowski's observations on societal expectations.
March 9, 2016: Walked Runway for Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week
On March 9, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Paris Fashion Week runway for Miu Miu for fall/winter 2016 fashions.
March 2016: Ratajkowski defends Kim Kardashian's nude selfie
In March 2016, Emily Ratajkowski defended Kim Kardashian after Kardashian posted a controversial nude selfie on Instagram. Ratajkowski asserted women's rights to express their sexuality and share their bodies. Kardashian and Ratajkowski advocated for female sexual empowerment, generating a positive response on social media, though facing criticism from commentators like Piers Morgan.
August 2016: Vogue Germany Cover Appearance
In August 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was featured as one of five models on alternate covers of Vogue Germany, alongside Stella Maxwell, Irina Shayk, Lily Aldridge, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
September 22, 2016: Appearance on Netflix's Easy
On September 22, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski appeared in an episode of Joe Swanberg's Netflix series, Easy. Her role as a lifecasting selfie artist garnered mixed reviews.
November 2016: Attached to "Lying and Stealing"
By November 2016, Emily Ratajkowski was attached to the film "Lying and Stealing", which also starred Theo James, indicating a new project in her acting career.
November 30, 2016: Tweet Regarding Photobook Publication Without Consent
On November 30, 2016, Emily Ratajkowski tweeted about being featured in a photobook publication without her consent, related to a photoshoot from 2012 with Jonathan Leder.
February 2017: Display of Jonathan Leder Photographs
In February 2017, 71 photographs taken by Jonathan Leder in May 2012 were printed in a publication by Imperial Publishing and set for display in a New York art gallery, furthering the controversy surrounding the unauthorized use of Ratajkowski's image.
March 2017: Face of DKNY Intimates
In March 2017, Emily Ratajkowski became the face of DKNY intimates, signifying a new endorsement deal.
August 2017: Harper's Bazaar Cover and Bag Collection Design for The Kooples
In August 2017, Emily Ratajkowski was featured on the cover of Australian Harper's Bazaar and was also enlisted to design a 38-piece bag collection, named "Emily By The Kooples", for the French fashion brand The Kooples.
September 2017: Issue with Image Editing on Madame Figaro Cover
In September 2017, Emily Ratajkowski voiced her displeasure with the image editing done for the cover of the Madame Figaro issue included in the Saturday September 16 issue of Le Figaro, raising concerns about body image and media manipulation.
September 23, 2017: Milan Fashion Week Runway for Bottega Veneta
On September 23, 2017, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Bottega Veneta, marking an appearance in a high-profile fashion event.
October 2017: Vogue Feature Article Celebrating Stylistic Excellence
In October 2017, American Vogue ran a feature article celebrating Emily Ratajkowski's "stylistic excellence," highlighting her influence in the fashion world.
November 16, 2017: Launch of Swimwear Brand Inamorata
On November 16, 2017, Emily Ratajkowski's swimwear line, Inamorata, went live, featuring three bikini separates and three one-piece swimsuits, marking her entry into fashion entrepreneurship.
2017: Cover Appearances in Vogue España, InStyle, Marie Claire, and L'Officiel
In 2017, Emily Ratajkowski began the year with a February Vogue España cover, a March U.S. InStyle cover, and May covers of American Marie Claire and French L'Officiel, highlighting her prominence in the fashion industry.
2017: Promotion of Fyre Festival
In 2017, Emily Ratajkowski promoted that April's Fyre Festival on Instagram with Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and other actresses and models. Ratajkowski used the hashtag #ad, but later deleted the post, following criticism about not disclosing sponsored content appropriately.
January 2018: Kérastase Ambassador
In January 2018, Emily Ratajkowski shot a fashion campaign with Inez and Vinoodh, becoming the new ambassador for Kérastase, which British Vogue noted as her first beauty campaign.
March 29, 2018: Cast in NBC Pilot Bright Futures
On March 29, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was cast as a series regular in the NBC pilot Bright Futures, though the show was not picked up for the 2018-19 schedule.
April 8, 2018: Model of the Year Award from The Daily Front Row
On April 8, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski won the Model of the Year award from The Daily Front Row, recognizing her achievements in the modeling industry.
May 30, 2018: Launch of Jewelry Collection with Spinelli Kilcollin
On May 30, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski's mythology-themed jewelry collection, "EmRata x Spinelli Kilcollin", launched at Barneys New York, with prices starting at $6,000.
June 2018: Marie Claire Cover Feature
In June 2018, Emily Ratajkowski was featured on the cover of Marie Claire, marking another significant magazine appearance.
September 21, 2018: Milan Fashion Week Runway for Versace
On September 21, 2018, Emily Ratajkowski walked the Milan Fashion Week runway for Versace, adding another high-profile fashion event to her resume.
October 2019: Sued for Posting Paparazzi Image on Instagram
In October 2019, Emily Ratajkowski was sued by paparazzo Robert O'Neil for posting a paparazzi image of herself to her Instagram, with O'Neil claiming copyright infringement. Ratajkowski challenged the claim.
September 2020: Essay Detailing Sexual Assault
In September 2020, Emily Ratajkowski elaborated on the circumstances of her 2012 photoshoot with Jonathan Leder in an essay for The Cut, stating that Leder sexually assaulted her after the photoshoot and that she never consented to the photos being used beyond their initial publication.
October 26, 2020: Ratajkowski Confirms Pregnancy
On October 26, 2020, Emily Ratajkowski confirmed that she was pregnant with her first child.
2020: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders for Democratic Nomination
In 2020, Emily Ratajkowski again endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, continuing her involvement in political activism.
March 8, 2021: Ratajkowski gives birth to son
On March 8, 2021, Emily Ratajkowski gave birth to her son with Sebastian Bear-McClard.
November 2021: Publication of "My Body"
In November 2021, Emily Ratajkowski's collection of essays, "My Body", was published, described as a deeply honest investigation of womanhood and commodification. An excerpt describing an incident with Robin Thicke during the filming of "Blurred Lines" leaked, leading to Ratajkowski expressing her frustration over the loss of control over her narrative.
2021: Ratajkowski publishes 'My Body'
In 2021, Emily Ratajkowski published her first book, 'My Body', which included previously released essays and personal stories. An excerpt from the book was featured in The Guardian.
July 2022: Ratajkowski separates from Bear-McClard
In July 2022, Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard separated, with Ratajkowski filing for divorce later that September.
October 2022: Launch of "High Low with EmRata" Podcast
In October 2022, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to launch a podcast entitled "High Low with EmRata", marking her foray into podcasting.
2022: Settlement Reached in Paparazzi Image Lawsuit
In 2022, a settlement was reached in the lawsuit regarding Emily Ratajkowski's posting of a paparazzi image of herself on Instagram. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
2022: Quit Acting
In 2022, following an unsuccessful audition for Triangle of Sadness, Emily Ratajkowski quit acting and fired her team, citing a lack of trust and feeling objectified in Hollywood.
January 2023: Face of Versace's Spring/Summer 2023 Campaign
In January 2023, Emily Ratajkowski became the face of Versace's Spring/Summer 2023 campaign, continuing her work in high-fashion modeling.
2024: Joins Too Much series
Despite quitting acting, in 2024, Emily Ratajkowski joined Too Much, a series created by Lena Dunham, marking a return to acting.
May 2025: Featured in The New Yorker's Power Houses
In May 2025, Emily Ratajkowski was featured in The New Yorker's ‘Power Houses: Inside the Living Rooms of Notable New Yorkers’, recognizing her influence and status.
September 2025: Partnership with Lounge for AW25 Campaign
In September 2025, Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Lounge to launch their AW25 campaign, indicating future projects in the fashion industry.
2025: Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani
During the 2025 New York City mayoral election, Emily Ratajkowski endorsed the Democratic nominee, Zohran Mamdani, indicating her continued interest in political endorsements.
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