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What Is Emily Ratajkowski’s Net Worth?
Emily Ratajkowski, an American model, author, and actress, has accumulated a net worth of $8 million. Her fame stems from appearances in various erotic and fashion magazines, coupled with a significant presence on social media, particularly Instagram. Ratajkowski’s career path is somewhat unique, leveraging “Instagram fame” to achieve notoriety in the modeling world.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Emily O’Hara Ratajkowski was born on June 7, 1991, in London, England. Her parents are American; her father is a painter and art teacher, while her mother holds a Ph.D. and worked as an English lecturer. Ratajkowski spent her early childhood in West Kensington and Bloomsbury before relocating to San Diego, California, at the age of five. Growing up in Encinitas, California, she displayed an early passion for theater and acting, staging performances for her family. She also participated in soccer and ballet. At 14, Ratajkowski signed with Ford Models, beginning her modeling career with teen print catalogs for brands like Kohl’s and Nordstrom. Simultaneously, she pursued acting roles, including a part in the Nickelodeon series “iCarly.” In 2009, she briefly attended UCLA but found it didn’t align with her artistic goals. She continued to model, collaborating with photographer Tony Duran. According to Ratajkowski, her appearance on the cover of “treats!” magazine in 2012 was a significant turning point.
“Blurred Lines” and Subsequent Success
Following her “treats!” cover, Ratajkowski secured commercial roles for brands like Carl’s Jr. and Nikon. Her appearance in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video significantly elevated her profile, although it also sparked controversy. An explicit version of the video featured her dancing topless, leading to criticism about the video’s portrayal of women. Despite the controversy, she defended the video, arguing that it reflected female empowerment and sexual freedom. In the same year, she also appeared in Maroon 5’s “Love Somebody” music video. After “Blurred Lines,” Ratajkowski became a global sex symbol. She transitioned to film, starting with a role in “Gone Girl” (2014). She continued to model, appearing on covers of magazines like “Cosmopolitan,” and also starred in a commercial for “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.” She played a fictionalized version of herself in the film “Entourage.” In 2015, she had her first leading role alongside Zac Efron in “We Are Your Friends,” a musical drama film. Critics praised her dancing skills. Ratajkowski also walked the runway for Marc Jacobs at New York Fashion Week and for Miu Miu at Paris Fashion Week in 2015 and 2016, respectively. In 2016, she served as a guest judge for “Project Runway.” She then starred alongside Aaron Paul in the 2018 film “Welcome Home,” and also appeared in the film “I Feel Pretty.” Ratajkowski became a spokesperson for DKNY, The Frye Company, Kerastase, Paco Rabanne, and DL1961. In the fall of 2022, she launched the original podcast series “High Low with Emrata” with Sony Entertainment. And in January 2023, Emily became the face of Versace’s Spring/Summer campaign.
Literary Ventures and Personal Life
In June 2021, Emily released a collection of essays titled “My Body,” which received positive critical reception. From 2014 to 2018, she dated Jeff Magid. In 2018, Ratajkowski married actor and producer Sebastian Bear-McClard. They have one child, Sylvester Apollo Bear. Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard divorced in 2022.
Real Estate Holdings
In 2018, coinciding with her marriage to Sebastian Bear-McClard, Ratajkowski purchased a home in Echo Park, Los Angeles, for $2 million. The 1,650-square-foot property was originally listed for $1.595 million. The all-cash purchase reflects her willingness to exceed the asking price. The home features a brick fireplace, skylights, and oversized windows. The 1.15-acre plot also includes a guest cottage.
