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Emily Ratajkowski

American model and actress (born 1991)

Emily Ratajkowski

Hottest woman · place 3

Named by 1 outlet

as of 2026-10-21

Emily Ratajkowski, the London-born, California-raised model and actress who first broke through on the cover of treats! and then in the "Blurred Lines" video, has spent more than a decade turning every red carpet and magazine spread into a statement of unapologetic confidence. MARCA has named her among the hottest, citing the way she commands attention whether she's walking the Academy Museum Gala or the VMAs stage, her presence equal parts polished and provocative.

MARCA reported that she shared her most sultry photos from the Academy Museum Gala alongside filmmaker Romain Gavras, then noted she set social media alight with a daring look at the 2026 VMAs. Fox News observed a subtle nod to Gavras woven into that same VMAs ensemble and later captured the pair sharing a passionate kiss on vacation in Rome. MARCA also highlighted her sexiest side while she prepares a book about a new personal chapter, while AOL.com spotlighted a red-hot plunging Burc Akyol dress and a striking black swimsuit with a deep plunge. Yahoo rounded up her hottest bikini pictures, emphasizing a sculpted figure that continues to dominate feeds.

What keeps the conversation going is the way Ratajkowski blends high-fashion risk with an instinct for the viral moment — whether she's debuting a couture gown, dropping a July bikini photo dump, or teasing a memoir that promises to reframe her narrative. Wikipedia page views reflect that sustained pull, confirming that each appearance, collaboration, and candid post feeds a cycle of anticipation that shows no sign of slowing.

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