Rosie Huntington-Whiteley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
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Huntington-Whiteley in 2014
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Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley
18 April 1987 Plymouth, England
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| Occupation | Model, actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Partner(s) | Jason Statham (2010–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Agency | Creative Artists Agency (New York, Los Angeles) |
Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley (born 18 April 1987) is an English model and actress. She is famous for her work with brands like Victoria's Secret, Burberry, and Marks & Spencer. She also co-designed a clothing line with the fashion brand Paige.
As an actress, she is known for playing Carly Spencer in the 2011 movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon. She also appeared as The Splendid Angharad in the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road.
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Early Life and Family
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was born in Plymouth, Devon, England. Her mother, Fiona, was a fitness instructor, and her father, Charles, was a chartered surveyor. She grew up on a farm near Tavistock with her younger brother and sister.
She attended Tavistock College, where she said she was sometimes teased for her double-barrelled last name and her appearance.
Career in Modeling
Getting Started
When she was a 14-year-old student, Rosie did work experience at a model agency in London. After finishing school at 16, she signed with the agency. Her first modeling job was for a Levi's jeans commercial.
Her big break came in January 2004 when she traveled to New York City for a photoshoot with Teen Vogue. Soon after, she walked in her first fashion show alongside famous model Naomi Campbell.
Becoming a Star
In early 2006, Rosie began working with the American brand Victoria's Secret. She walked in their famous fashion show in Los Angeles. She officially became a "Victoria's Secret Angel" in 2010. She later left the brand to explore new opportunities in her career.
In 2008, she became the face of Burberry's Autumn/Winter campaign, which made her more famous outside of the fashion world. She appeared on her first cover of British Vogue that same year.
Over the next few years, she worked with many top brands and designers. She modeled for Prada in Milan and Giles Deacon in Paris. She also became the face of Burberry's first beauty line and their fragrance, Burberry Body.
In 2013, Rosie starred in a popular Christmas advertisement for Marks & Spencer. She later became an ambassador for the Australian cosmetics brand ModelCo and the fashion brand PAIGE. In 2017, she launched her own clothing collection with PAIGE called "Rosie HW x PAIGE."
Acting Career
In May 2010, it was announced that Rosie would be the new female lead in Transformers: Dark of the Moon. The movie was directed by Michael Bay, who she had worked with on a commercial before. Before the film was released, she won the "Female Star of Tomorrow" award at the CinemaCon Awards.
Her second major acting role was in the 2015 movie Mad Max: Fury Road. She played The Splendid Angharad, one of the Five Wives of the villain Immortan Joe. To play the part of a pregnant character, she wore a special prosthetic stomach during filming.
Business Ventures
After her first child was born, Rosie launched her own website and brand called "Rose Inc." It started as a beauty blog and later expanded. In August 2021, Rose Inc. began selling its own line of makeup and skincare products.
Personal Life
Since 2010, Rosie has been in a relationship with actor Jason Statham. The couple got engaged in January 2016.
They have two children together. Their son was born on June 24, 2017, and their daughter was born on February 2, 2022. After living in California for several years, the family moved back to London in 2020.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Carly Spencer | |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | The Splendid Angharad |
Awards and Recognition
Huntington-Whiteley has won several awards for her work. She was named "Model of the Year" at the Elle Style Awards in both 2009 and 2015. She also won "Top Style Icon" in 2012.
In 2011, she received the "Editor's Special Award" at the Glamour Awards. Harper's Bazaar magazine named her "Model of the Year" in 2014 and "Businesswoman of the Year" in 2016 for her success with Rose Inc.
From 2016 to 2017, Forbes magazine listed her as one of the world's highest-paid models.
See also
In Spanish: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley para niños
- Huntington-Whiteley baronets
