{"id":134,"date":"2025-05-15T09:14:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/?p=134"},"modified":"2025-05-19T14:14:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T14:14:49","slug":"emily-ratajkowski","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/emily-ratajkowski\/","title":{"rendered":"Emily Ratajkowski"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"281\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski.png\" alt=\"Emily Ratajkowski\" class=\"wp-image-135\" style=\"width:281px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski.png 281w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski-250x374.png 250w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski-150x224.png 150w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski-50x75.png 50w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski-100x149.png 100w, https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Emily-Ratajkowski-200x299.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">image source: imdb.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full Name:<\/strong> Emily O\u2019Hara Ratajkowski<br><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong> June 7, 1991<br><strong>Place of Birth:<\/strong> London, England, UK<br><strong>Nationality:<\/strong> American<br><strong>Profession:<\/strong> Model, Actress, Author, Activist<br><strong>Years Active:<\/strong> 2004\u2013present<br><strong>Languages:<\/strong> English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, actress, and author who gained international fame for her striking looks, confident presence, and advocacy on issues related to feminism, sexuality, and body positivity. Initially known for her modeling work and viral music video appearances, she has expanded her career into acting and writing, building a multifaceted public image. Ratajkowski is recognized for challenging traditional beauty standards and using her platform to speak on women\u2019s rights and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Life &amp; Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily O\u2019Hara Ratajkowski was born in <strong>London, England<\/strong>, while her American parents were temporarily living there. She was raised in <strong>Encinitas, California<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Began modeling at age 14 and appeared in campaigns for brands such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacsun.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PacSun<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forever21.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forever 21<\/a><\/strong> during her teenage years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attended <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sd.sduhsd.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Dieguito Academ<\/a>y<\/strong>, a public high school in Encinitas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Briefly studied at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucla.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)<\/a><\/strong> before pursuing her career full-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Career Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Modeling &amp; Music Video Breakthrough<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gained widespread attention with her appearance in Robin Thicke\u2019s controversial 2013 music video for <strong>\u201cBlurred Lines\u201d<\/strong>, which became a cultural phenomenon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Featured in numerous high-profile magazine covers, including <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vogue<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GQ<\/a><\/em>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harper\u2019s Bazaar<\/a><\/em>, and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elle<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walked the runway for designers like <strong>Marc Jacobs<\/strong> and appeared in advertising campaigns for brands such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dkny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DKNY<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calvinklein.us\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calvin Klein<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miumiu.com\/ww\/en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Miu Miu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acting Career<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early roles include a guest appearance on TV shows like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0972534\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>iCarly<\/em> (2009)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made her film debut in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2267998\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Gone Girl<\/em> (2014)<\/a>, directed by David Fincher, where she played the character Andie Hardy, marking her transition into serious acting roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starred in movies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt3787590\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>We Are Your Friends<\/em> (2015)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6829180\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Welcome Home<\/em> (2018)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt7558302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Lying and Stealing<\/em> (2019)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continues to explore a variety of roles in independent and mainstream films.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Writing &amp; Publishing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Published her first essay collection, <a href=\"https:\/\/goodreads.com\/book\/show\/57145833.My_Body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>My Body<\/em>, in 2021<\/a> \u2014 a critically acclaimed work exploring themes of feminism, beauty standards, and personal autonomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequently contributes essays and opinion pieces to major publications such as <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Cut<\/a><\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lennyletter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lenny Letter<\/a><\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advocacy &amp; Public Image<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily Ratajkowski is vocal about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feminism and body positivity:<\/strong> Challenges societal expectations about women\u2019s bodies and advocates for female empowerment through ownership of sexuality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s rights:<\/strong> Uses her platform to speak out on issues such as reproductive rights, sexual harassment, and equality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-expression:<\/strong> Encourages people, especially women, to embrace their individuality and reject shame related to their bodies or choices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awards &amp; Recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Featured on numerous \u201cMost Beautiful\u201d and \u201cSexiest\u201d women lists by <em>Maxim<\/em>, <em>FHM<\/em>, and <em>People<\/em> magazines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognized by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time Magazine<\/a><\/strong> as one of the 30 Most Influential People on the Internet (2016).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Her writing has been praised for blending personal narrative with political commentary, contributing to important cultural conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Personal Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Married to musician <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/votters.com\/about\/sebastian-bear-mcclard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sebastian Bear-McClard<\/a><\/strong> since 2018; they welcomed their first child in 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for her candid and open discussions about motherhood, career balance, and privacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains a strong social media presence with millions of followers, where she shares glimpses of her work, lifestyle, and activism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legacy &amp; Influence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emily Ratajkowski stands out as a modern cultural icon who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bridges modeling, acting, and activism with an unapologetic voice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Represents a new wave of celebrities who blend art, politics, and personal empowerment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has helped reshape conversations around female sexuality and agency in the digital age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Media Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emrata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.emrata.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instagram:<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emrata\">@emrata<\/a> (30M+ followers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses social media to promote her projects, personal views on feminism, fashion, and lifestyle, engaging with a large and diverse audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recent &amp; Upcoming Projects (as of 2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working on expanding her writing career with new essays and a potential memoir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing new film projects and collaborations within the fashion industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuing advocacy through partnerships with feminist organizations and campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Full Name: Emily O\u2019Hara RatajkowskiDate of Birth: June 7, 1991Place of Birth: London, England, UKNationality: AmericanProfession: Model, Actress, Author, ActivistYears Active: 2004\u2013presentLanguages: English Overview Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, actress, and author who gained international fame for her striking looks, confident presence, and advocacy on issues related to feminism, sexuality, and body positivity. 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