Bar Refaeli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bar Refaeli
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| בר רפאלי | |
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Refaeli in 2019
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| Born | 4 June 1985 Hod HaSharon, Israel
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Arik Weinstein
(m. 2003; div. 2005)Adi Ezra
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| Children | 3 |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
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Bar Refaeli (born June 4, 1985) is an Israeli model, actress, and businesswoman. She is one of the most successful models from Israel. She appeared on the cover of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. In 2012, Maxim magazine named her number one on its Hot 100 list.
As a TV host, Refaeli has hosted The X Factor Israel since 2013. She also co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv.
Thanks to her work in modeling and business, she became the highest-paid model in Israel in 2013, according to Forbes Israel.
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Early Life and Family
Refaeli was born and raised in Hod HaSharon, Israel. Her family is secular Jewish, which means they are not strictly religious. In the Hebrew, her first name, Bar, means "wild." Her last name, Refaeli, means "my God heals."
Her parents were both born in Israel. Her grandparents were Jewish immigrants who moved to Israel from Italy, Lithuania, and Poland. They were also survivors of the Holocaust.
Her father, Rafi, used to own a horse stable. Her mother, Tzipi, was a model in the 1970s. Refaeli has two younger brothers, On and Dor, and an older half-brother, Neil.
Career Journey
Modeling Success
Refaeli started modeling when she was only eight months old, appearing in commercials. She took a break at age 12 for dental work but returned to modeling at 15. In 2000, she was named "Model of the Year" at an Israeli fashion awards show.
She has worked with many famous fashion brands and appeared in top magazines all over the world. These include Elle, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and GQ.
Refaeli has been in advertisements for major companies like Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Samsung.
In 2007, she became the second Israeli model to be featured in Sports Illustrated magazine's Swimsuit Issue. Two years later, she was on the cover of that same magazine. A picture of her from the magazine was even painted on the side of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplane.
Over the years, she has received several awards for her style. In 2012, Maxim magazine placed her at the top of its Hot 100 list.
Working in Film and Television
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In 2005, Refaeli acted in an Israeli TV show called Pick Up. She has also hosted several TV shows, including a revival of MTV's House of Style.
She was a guest judge on Project Runway Israel and Germany's Next Topmodel. In 2013, she began hosting The X Factor Israel, which became a very popular music show in the country.
In 2013, she starred in the movie Kidon. In the film, she played a Mossad agent. In 2019, she was one of the hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest, which was held in Tel Aviv.
Business Ventures
Refaeli is also a successful businesswoman. She owns part of several companies, including a designer glasses brand called Carolina Lemke. In 2018, she worked with Kim Kardashian to promote the brand.
In 2011, she co-founded a company called Under.me, which sells designer underwear online. She also invested in an app called Mika Look, which helps people buy clothes they see models wearing.
Charity and Activism
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Refaeli cares about important causes. She has been part of campaigns to reduce the use of plastic bags in Israel. She also worked with the Israel Water Authority to teach people about saving water.
In 2013, she hosted a party for Tel Aviv Pride, the city's gay pride parade. She has also shown her support for laws allowing civil marriage in Israel. In 2017, she hosted the closing ceremony for the 2017 Maccabiah Games, an international Jewish and Israeli multi-sport event.
Personal Life
In 2003, Refaeli married a family friend named Arik Weinstein. At the time, some people in Israel questioned the marriage. This was because getting married meant she did not have to serve in the Israel Defense Forces, which is usually required for young citizens. They divorced in 2005.
From 2005 to 2011, Refaeli was in a relationship with American actor Leonardo DiCaprio. They met at a party in Las Vegas.
On September 24, 2015, she married Israeli businessman Adi Ezra. Together, they have two daughters and a son.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1992 | Amazing Grace | Kindergarten Child |
| 2010 | Shir Al Hayam | Female Surfer |
| 2011 | Session | Eden |
| 2013 | Kidon | Einav |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1994 | Kofiko | Iris |
| 2005 | Pick Up | Noa Zuckerman |
| 2005 | Eretz Nehederet | Efi Midaber's Aunt |
Images for kids
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Refaeli at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival
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A commercial featuring Refaeli on a major highway billboard in Israel
See also
In Spanish: Bar Refaeli para niños
- Israeli fashion
