Celebrity Info
Fashion model Emily Ratajkowski first captured widespread attention with her bold appearance in the controversial music video for Robin Thicke’s hit “Blurred Lines.” That moment catapulted her into the spotlight and set the stage for a thriving acting career, which soon included standout roles in films like “Gone Girl” (2014), “Entourage” (2015), and “We Are Your Friends” (2015).
Emily Ratajkowski was born in Westminster, London in 1991, to a mother who was a professor and a father who was a painter. When she was just five years old, Emily Ratajkowski relocated to San Diego with her American parents. It was there that she took her first steps into the world of acting, landing a role in a theater school production of “The Little Match Girl.”
Early on, Emily Ratajkowski was advised that modeling could serve as a stepping stone to a film career, and at the age of 14, she signed with Ford Models. After briefly attending the University of Los Angeles, Emily Ratajkowski quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the agency’s most sought-after talents. She appeared in campaigns for well-known brands such as Kohl’s, Forever 21, and Nordstrom, and worked with celebrated photographer Tony Duran on several editorial shoots.
Before breaking into mainstream recognition, Emily Ratajkowski made her on-screen debut in lesser-known projects like the high-school romantic comedy short “Andrew’s Alteration” and the drama “A Year and a Day” (2005). Her first significant acting role came when she portrayed Tasha, Gibby’s girlfriend, on the popular Nickelodeon series “iCarly” (2007–2012), a role that helped solidify her presence in the entertainment industry.
Prior to her big break, Emily Ratajkowski had already appeared in music videos for Taio Cruz’s “Fast Car” and Maroon 5’s “Love Somebody.” However, everything changed when Robin Thicke noticed her striking, nude cover appearance in the erotica magazine Treats! He convinced director Diane Martel to cast her in the now-infamous video for “Blurred Lines.” The uncensored version featured Emily Ratajkowski dancing topless and played a major role in pushing the song to a 12-week reign at the top of the US Hot 100 chart. Overnight, Emily Ratajkowski became a global sex symbol.
Leveraging the momentum from that viral moment, Emily Ratajkowski graced the covers of major publications like FHM, GQ, and Cosmopolitan. She also appeared in the 2014 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and became the face of the Italian fashion brand Yamamay.
But Emily Ratajkowski wasn’t content to be seen only as a model. She remained focused on her acting aspirations and, after impressing director David Fincher during an audition in Los Angeles, landed a pivotal role in his psychological thriller “Gone Girl” (2014), playing the cunning Andie Fitzgerald opposite Ben Affleck.
Following that success, Emily Ratajkowski continued to build her filmography. She portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in the 2015 film adaptation of the hit HBO show “Entourage,” and starred as Sophie in the electronic music drama “We Are Your Friends” (2015), where her character was caught in a romantic triangle between two DJs played by Zac Efron and Wes Bentley.
Later the same year, Emily Ratajkowski joined an ensemble cast including Maya Rudolph, Will Ferrell, and Kristen Wiig in the comedic miniseries “The Spoils Before Dying” (IFC, 2015), further proving her versatility as a performer.
Through it all, Emily Ratajkowski has continued to evolve as both a model and actress, consistently defying expectations and carving out a unique space for herself in Hollywood and beyond.
Emily Ratajkowski, known for her work in a variety of films and music projects, has a standout favorite among fans and critics alike—The American Meme, released in 2018. On the other hand, one of her less acclaimed works from the same year is Welcome Home, which didn’t quite resonate as strongly with audiences. While her filmography includes a range of roles, these two movies represent the high and low points in terms of public reception. Emily has continued to explore different creative avenues, but these titles remain notable in her career.
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