Meet Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the British supermodel and businesswoman

From her childhood in the picturesque English countryside to global stardom, this is what we know about Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley landed her first campaign at 16

She landed her first modelling gig at age 16, a Levi’s commercial. In a 2019 video on her YouTube channel, she recounted how she proactively sought out fashion brands and shops in the yellow pages and “wrote probably 20, upwards of 30 letters”.

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Initially, she was offered a week’s work at a modelling agency. Later, a new booker at the agency recognised her potential and requested to take some Polaroid photos, per The List.

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She ventured into the movie industry immediately after, landing roles in the action film Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) and Mad Max: Fury Road (2015).

She’s been engaged for eight years

In 2009, Huntington-Whiteley and Statham crossed paths at a party. Despite a 20-year age gap, they made a connection and started dating. By 2016, they were engaged, and although they haven’t exchanged vows yet, they remain a couple and are now parents to two kids: Jack, 6, and Isabella, 2.

In 2023, a source close to the couple told British media that, while they’re not in a rush to get married, they do plan to do so eventually, as they’re happy with their relationship. The source also suggested that the couple may be considering expanding their family rather than planning a wedding.

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She launched her own beauty brand

In 2018, Huntington-Whiteley launched her own brand, Rose Inc., which started as a website to share beauty-related articles and interviews. It was later followed by the launch of her first line of beauty products in 2021.

In an interview with Grazia, she described Rose Inc. as one of her most exciting ventures. “I had a vision, I took the risk, and I plunged,” she said.

She relocated back to the UK in 2020

In 2020, Huntington-Whiteley and her family decided to return to the UK after 11 years of living in Los Angeles. In an interview with the Times, she expressed her desire for her children to grow up in England, stating that choosing a school is a crucial decision in shaping their future.

After the move, the couple bought and renovated a house in London, per British media.