Emily Ratajkowski
Written and reviewed by Emma Carter Updated August 25, 2026 Fact checked August 25, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Emily O’Hara Ratajkowski
Occupation
model, actress
Birth Date
June 7, 1991
Age
35 years
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
Birthplace
Westminster, London, England
Education
San Dieguito Academy
Nationality
English
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Emily Ratajkowski family members
Father's Name
John Ratajkowski
Mother's Name
Kathleen Balgley
Is Emily Ratajkowski a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Emily Ratajkowski marital status?
divorced; Sebastian Bear-McClard (former husband); 1 son
Who is Emily Ratajkowski husband?
Sebastian Bear-McClard (former husband)
When did get married?
February 23, 2018,
How many children does she have?
1 son
Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, author and actress. She was married to Sebastian Bear-McClard and has one son, Sylvester; her current relationship status is private.
Emily Ratajkowski husband
Sebastian Bear-McClard (husband)

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Date of birth: 1980
On February 23, 2018, Emily shocked her fans with the news that she got married. Later her representative confirmed the fact. Later it turned out, that the actress’s husband is 11 years older than her. They met several years ago in the company of friends and after that maintained the amicable relationships. Sebastian and Emily had been dating a couple of months before they got married. That decision was spontaneous. As of 2020, they look so happy together.
Sebastian Bear-McClard comes from a family of two artists. His mother’s name is Lisa Bear, the filmmaker, and writer. His father, Michael McClard, is a famous artist, who exhibits his works in New York.
Emily’s husband is moderately known as a film producer and an actor. His film credits include “Uncut Gems”, “Still Life”, “Heaven Knows What”.
They are not frequent guests at red-carpet events, but Emily and Sebastian always look so happy together.
Who are Emily Ratajkowski parents?
Kathleen Balgley (mother)

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All of us know, that Emily’s parents played an important part in the formation of her personality. Let’s see, what is known about her parents. Her mother’s name is Kathleen Anne Balgley. She is a professor of English, who teaches at UCLA. Kathleen gained wide popularity as the mother of a star Emily Ratajkowski. The actress’s fans have already noticed that she inherited her charm and beauty from her mom. Emily always devotes warm loving posts to her mother on social media. She considers her “intellectual and emancipated”. Emily and her mother are sometimes caught by paparazzi, when they are spending time together in LA, walking down the streets, and visiting luxurious shops.
Kathy is a great supporter of her daughter. But she didn’t like Emily’s idea to become a model. She noticed the deep brain of her daughter and encouraged her to get some serious profession, like a brain surgeon, for example. But then she decided to let Emily follow her dreams – and now we enjoy watching her beautiful face and body on the screen.
John Ratajkowski (father)

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John David Ratajkowski is a doting father for Emily and a famous painter for the others. He grew up in San Diego, CA. In his early years, John was painting all the time. No wonder, that he chose art as his profession – he studied not just painting, but also sculpture and work with ceramics. His exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles are attended by many lovers of art. John’s hobby is the rebuilding of the houses. He restored the farmhouse in Ireland, and his only daughter Emily spent a lot of time there. From her father’s side, Ratajkowski has not just Polish, but also Jewish ancestry. Her father’s predecessors were Jewish, who lived in a village in Belarus.
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Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, author and actress. She was married to Sebastian Bear-McClard and has one son, Sylvester; her current relationship status is private.
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Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, author and actress. She was married to Sebastian Bear-McClard and has one son, Sylvester; her current relationship status is private.
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