Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski is an American model and actress who rose to fame after appearing in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" music video. Born in London and raised in California, she began her modeling career at a young age with Ford Models. Her appearance on the cover of the erotic magazine treats! in March 2012 further propelled her career.
June 7, 1991: Birth
Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski was born in London to American parents.
2009: UCLA
Emily Ratajkowski attended UCLA for one year and then dropped out to model full-time.
2009: Acting Debut
Emily Ratajkowski appeared as Tasha, Gibby's girlfriend in two episodes of the third season of Nickelodeon's iCarly.
2010: Continued Acting
Emily Ratajkowski continued to act while attending San Dieguito Academy, a high school in Encinitas.
2011: Frederick's of Hollywood
Emily Ratajkowski appeared in a Valentine's Day video for Frederick's of Hollywood.
March 2012: Treats! Magazine Cover
Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of the third issue of treats! magazine.
March 2012: Modeling Debut
Emily Ratajkowski made her modeling debut on the cover of the March 2012 issue of the erotic magazine treats!
May 2012: Art Modeling
Emily Ratajkowski did nude and clothed art modeling for magazines, including a May 2012 shoot with Jonathan Leder.
May 2012: Photoshoot with Jonathan Leder
Ratajkowski participated in a photoshoot with photographer Jonathan Leder for Darius magazine.
November 5, 2012: Fast Car Music Video
Emily Ratajkowski appeared in the music video for Taio Cruz's song "Fast Car".
March 2013: GQ Turkey Cover
Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of GQ Turkey.
March 20, 2013: Blurred Lines Music Video
Emily Ratajkowski appeared in the music video for Robin Thicke's song "Blurred Lines".
May 21, 2013: Love Somebody Music Video
Emily Ratajkowski appeared in the music video for Maroon 5's song "Love Somebody".
July 2013: Ratajkowski's Provocative Photoshoots
Ratajkowski posed for erotic scenes in the July 2013 issue of CR Fashion Book, photographed by Bruce Weber.
October 2013: Ratajkowski Named Esquire's "Woman of the Year"
Emily Ratajkowski was named "Woman of the Year" by Esquire magazine, winning over online fan vote finalist Jennifer Lawrence.
2013: "Blurred Lines" Music Video Incident
An excerpt from "My Body" detailed an incident during the filming of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" music video where Ratajkowski alleged being groped without consent.
2013: "Blurred Lines" Success and Controversy
"Blurred Lines" topped music charts globally, becoming the longest-running number one song of the decade until "Uptown Funk" in 2015. However, it sparked sociopolitical controversies and faced a copyright infringement lawsuit.
February 2014: Ratajkowski Featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Ratajkowski was featured as one of twelve rookies in the 50th anniversary swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated magazine.
July 2014: Ratajkowski's GQ Cover Sparks Controversy
Ratajkowski appeared topless on the cover of American GQ, shot by Michael Thompson. This led to controversy at retailer Lands' End, which offered the issue for free, leading to customer complaints and an apology from Lands' End CEO Edgar Huber.
September 26, 2014: "Gone Girl" Premieres at New York Film Festival
The film "Gone Girl", in which Ratajkowski co-stars, premiered at the New York Film Festival.
October 2014: Cosmopolitan Interview and Feminist Stance
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Ratajkowski articulated her views on sexual freedom and feminism, sparking debates about her position and its alignment with feminist principles.
October 30, 2014: Ratajkowski Appears in Call of Duty Trailer
Ratajkowski starred alongside Taylor Kitsch in the live-action trailer for "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare".
November 2014: Ratajkowski Covers Cosmopolitan
Ratajkowski was featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine.
December 2014: Relationship with Jeff Magid Begins
Ratajkowski began dating musician Jeff Magid.
2014: Film Debut & Sports Illustrated
Emily Ratajkowski made her feature film debut in Gone Girl, playing the mistress of Ben Affleck's character. She also appeared in the 2014 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
2014: Odell Beckham Jr.'s Iconic Catch
Odell Beckham Jr. made a spectacular catch during a game, which later became the inspiration for Ratajkowski's bouquet catch in the Buick Super Bowl ad.
2014: Celebrity Nude Photo Leak
Ratajkowski was a victim of the 2014 celebrity nude photo leak.
2014: Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100 and AskMen's Most Desirable Women
Ratajkowski was ranked #62 on Maxim's Hot 100 list and among AskMen's Most Desirable Women.
February 2015: Ratajkowski's FHM Cover Controversy
Ratajkowski appeared on the cover of FHM magazine but claimed her image was used without consent. FHM responded by saying they liked the pictures so much they used one on the cover.
August 2015: Ratajkowski Stars in "We Are Your Friends"
Ratajkowski landed her first leading role in "We Are Your Friends", a musical drama co-starring Zac Efron. She played Sophie, a Stanford University dropout, and received mixed reviews for her performance. The film's promotional tour marked her rise as a style icon.
September 17, 2015: Ratajkowski's Runway Debut
Ratajkowski made her runway debut for Marc Jacobs at the spring/summer 2016 New York Fashion Week finale.
2015: "Uptown Funk" Surpasses "Blurred Lines"
Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk", featuring Bruno Mars, surpassed "Blurred Lines" as the longest-running number one song of the decade with fourteen consecutive weeks at the top spot.
2015: Ratajkowski in "Entourage" and "The Spoils Before Dying"
Ratajkowski co-starred in the film "Entourage" as a fictionalized version of herself and in the miniseries "The Spoils Before Dying" as Agent Day. Her performances received mixed to positive reviews.
2015: Ranked in Various Beauty and Fashion Lists
Ratajkowski continued to be recognized for her beauty and fashion, ranking in Maxim's Hot 100, AskMen's Most Desirable Women, FHM's Sexiest, and Vogue Italia's Best Dressed List.
2015: Runway Debut
Emily Ratajkowski appeared in the 2015 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue and made her professional catwalk modeling debut for Marc Jacobs at New York Fashion Week. She has also walked on the runways of Paris Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week.
February 7, 2016: Ratajkowski Stars in Super Bowl Ad
Ratajkowski appeared in a Buick Super Bowl ad alongside Odell Beckham Jr., featuring a memorable wedding bouquet catch.
February 2016: Endorsement of Bernie Sanders
Ratajkowski publicly endorsed Bernie Sanders at a rally in New Hampshire, specifically addressing and countering Gloria Steinem's comments about young women's motivations for supporting Sanders.
February 2016: New York Fashion Week Recognition
Harper's Bazaar named Ratajkowski as best dressed at the February 2016 New York Fashion Week.
February 16, 2016: Publication of "Baby Woman" in Lenny Letter
Ratajkowski published a personal essay titled "Baby Woman" in Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter, discussing her experiences with sexuality, societal pressures, and female empowerment. The essay garnered widespread attention, republished in several magazines and sparked both praise and criticism for its exploration of feminist themes.
March 9, 2016: Ratajkowski Walks for Miu Miu in Paris
Ratajkowski walked the runway for Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week, advocating for more diverse body types in the modeling industry.
March 2016: Defense of Kim Kardashian and Advocacy for Sexual Empowerment
Ratajkowski publicly defended Kim Kardashian's controversial nude selfie, arguing for women's right to express their sexuality. This ignited further debate about feminism and body shaming, drawing responses from both supporters and critics like Piers Morgan.
November 30, 2016: Protest Against Unauthorized Photobook
Ratajkowski publicly objected to an upcoming photobook by Jonathan Leder featuring her images, claiming lack of consent for usage beyond initial publication.
February 2017: Planned Exhibition of Jonathan Leder Photos
An art gallery in New York planned an exhibition of Leder's photographs, including those of Ratajkowski.
September 2017: Objection to Madame Figaro Image Editing
Ratajkowski criticized the image editing done on the cover of Madame Figaro for the September 16 issue of Le Figaro.
October 2017: American Vogue Feature
American Vogue published a feature article celebrating Ratajkowski's fashion sense.
2017: Fyre Festival Promotion and Lawsuit
Emily Ratajkowski participated in promoting the ill-fated Fyre Festival on Instagram alongside other celebrities. Her use of the #ad hashtag, while potentially insufficient as a disclaimer, sparked controversy and contributed to a class-action lawsuit against the event organizers.
February 23, 2018: Marriage to Sebastian Bear-McClard
Ratajkowski married actor and producer Sebastian Bear-McClard in a New York City courthouse ceremony.
September 21, 2018: Milan Fashion Week - Versace
Emily Ratajkowski walked the runway for Versace at Milan Fashion Week.
2018: Breakup with Jeff Magid
Ratajkowski and Magid ended their relationship.
October 2019: Lawsuit over Paparazzi Image Posting
Ratajkowski was sued by paparazzo Robert O'Neil for copyright infringement after posting his photo of her on Instagram.
September 2020: Publication of "Buying Myself Back" Essay
Ratajkowski wrote "Buying Myself Back: When Does a Model Own her Own Image?" for The Cut, detailing her experience with Leder and alleging sexual assault.
October 26, 2020: Pregnancy Announcement
Ratajkowski confirmed her pregnancy with her first child. Notably, she and Bear-McClard chose not to reveal the baby's sex publicly until the birth.
2020: Renewed Endorsement for Bernie Sanders
Ratajkowski once again expressed her support for Bernie Sanders during his 2020 presidential campaign.
March 8, 2021: Birth of Son
Ratajkowski gave birth to her son.
November 2021: Publication of "My Body"
Emily Ratajkowski published her essay collection, My Body, which became a New York Times Bestseller.
November 2021: Release of "My Body" Essay Collection
Emily Ratajkowski published her collection of essays titled "My Body", exploring womanhood and commodification.
2021: Release of "My Body"
Ratajkowski released her debut book, "My Body", a collection of personal essays exploring themes of feminism, sexuality, and body image. The book included both new material and previously published essays, such as her piece from Lenny Letter.
2021: Reflection on "Blurred Lines"
In her memoir, My Body, Emily Ratajkowski revealed a negative experience during the filming of the "Blurred Lines" music video, where Robin Thicke touched her breast without consent.
July 2022: Separation from Sebastian Bear-McClard
Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard announced their separation.
September 2022: Filing for Divorce
Ratajkowski officially filed for divorce from Bear-McClard.
2022: Quitting Acting and Criticism of Hollywood
Ratajkowski announced quitting acting, expressing dissatisfaction with Hollywood and her treatment within the industry. She also fired her management team.
2022: Settlement in Favor of Ratajkowski
Ratajkowski won the lawsuit, with a ruling stating she did not infringe copyright by posting the paparazzi image.
January 2023: Versace Spring/Summer 2023 Campaign
Emily Ratajkowski became the face of Versace's Spring/Summer 2023 campaign.
February 2024: "Too Much" Series Casting
Despite quitting acting in 2022, Ratajkowski was in final talks to join Lena Dunham's series "Too Much".
March 19, 2024: Divorce Rings
Ratajkowski shared images of new rings she had crafted from her engagement ring, symbolizing her divorce.