Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski, born June 7, 1991, in London, England, to American parents—a Jewish mother, Kathleen Balgley, a professor, and Polish-American father, John Ratajkowski, a painter—is an American model, actress, and author. Raised in Encinitas, California, she began modeling at 14 with Ford Models, appearing in teen catalogs and TV shows like iCarly. Her 2013 'Blurred Lines' video role skyrocketed her fame, despite controversy. She debuted in films with Gone Girl (2014), followed by Entourage and We Are Your Friends. A supermodel, she walked major runways, featured in Vogue and Sports Illustrated. In 2021, her essay collection My Body became a NYT bestseller. A feminist activist and Planned Parenthood ambassador, she launched Inamorata swimwear and podcast High Low. Married to Sebastian Bear-McClard (2018-2022), she has a son, Sylvester Apollo Bear (2021).
