Emily Ratajkowski celebrated her 35th birthday with flair, sharing a series of striking images on Instagram. The model stunned in a daring red dress during her party, hosted at Ha’s Snack Bar in New York.
The skintight dress featured intricate cutouts and fringe details, creating the illusion of a shredded fabric held together by gold bars. The dress’s design extended from the bodice down to below Ratajkowski’s navel. In the photos, she posed with a floral-embellished red birthday cake, maintaining a serious expression as she snapped a selfie. Her friends joined her for the festivities, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
“Happy birthday!!! 🥰🥰,” penned Penélope Cruz, one of several celebrities who sent birthday wishes in the comment section. Irina Shayk also shared her wishes, writing, “Happy bday my 😍. We loved to celebrate u last night my queen❤️❤️❤️.”
Ratajkowski recently garnered attention with her runway debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October 2025. This marked her first runway appearance for the brand, following her participation in their Icon Campaign in 2023. She expressed her admiration for iconic figures like Gisele Bündchen and Naomi Campbell, stating, “I grew up looking at images of Gisele, Candice, Naomi and Adriana, so it’s simply surreal to be included in a campaign next to them.” She emphasized the artistry behind their collaborations with photographers and designers.
Her career began at age 14 when she signed with Ford Models, primarily focusing on catalog and print work. Ratajkowski rose to prominence a decade later, featuring in Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” music video in 2013. Subsequently, she was named Esquire’s Woman of the Year and ventured into acting, notably appearing in “Gone Girl” alongside Ben Affleck.
Despite her success, Ratajkowski chose to step back from acting, sharing her frustrations with the industry. She revealed to the Los Angeles Times in 2023, “I felt like a piece of meat.” This sentiment drove her to adjust her career path, expressing distrust towards Hollywood and its treatment of women.