About
Emily Sears is an Australian-born model and content creator who built an enormous following after relocating to Los Angeles. Her sunny pin-up style has landed her on the covers of GQ, Maxim, FHM, and Zoo Weekly, while brands such as Carl’s Jr., Monster Energy, and Cîroc have tapped her for campaigns. Beyond glossy photos, she uses social media to talk about body confidence, wellness, and respectful online behavior, striking a balance between fun and purpose. Today Emily splits her time among commercial shoots, her subscription site, and guest spots on podcasts where she chats about fitness and women’s rights.
Before Fame
Born 10 November 1985 in Melbourne, Emily was surrounded by creativity from day one—both of her parents worked in art publishing, and her great-aunt Wendy Martin was Australia’s Model of the Year in 1956. After a chance test shoot landed her on two magazine covers, she realized modeling could be more than a side hustle. In 2012 she packed up for Los Angeles, chasing bigger opportunities. Her Stateside break came when Carl’s Jr. cast her—alongside Genevieve Morton and Elena Belle—in its “Bacon 3-Way Burger” commercial, a spot that aired nationally and fueled her growing online fan base. Additional gigs with MMA promotions, music festivals, and lifestyle labels quickly followed, and Instagram’s rise turned her into a recognizable name worldwide.
Trivia
- Brain surgery while awake: In June 2020, Emily revealed she had undergone surgery to remove a cavernoma—a cluster of abnormal blood vessels—from her brain. Because the lesion was near her speech center, surgeons kept her awake so she could talk during the operation. She later called the experience “strange and surreal” and said it deepened her gratitude for life.
- Calling out harassment: Fed up with explicit direct messages, she began screenshotting offenders’ profiles and, when possible, alerting their partners. The tactic sparked conversations about digital respect and dramatically cut the number of unsolicited images she received.
- Dog mom: Her Maltipoo, Stevie, appears so often on her feed that some fans joke the pup deserves its own agent.
- Fitness routine: Emily lifts weights five days a week and credits a mostly plant-based diet for the curves that made her famous.
- Accidental activist: Invitations to speak at Women’s History Month events in Los Angeles grew out of her willingness to combine glamour with frank talk about sexism.
Family Life
Emily stays close to her parents and her younger sister, a psychotherapist who still lives in Australia. Holidays usually mean a flight home to Melbourne, where she recharges and catches up on family barbecues. She often credits her artistic upbringing for teaching her to treat modeling as self-expression rather than pure aesthetics, sharing vintage photos of Aunt Wendy as motivation. As of 2025, she hasn’t confirmed a partner publicly and jokes that her longest relationship is with Stevie the dog.
Associated With
Emily has shared screen time with Genevieve Morton and Elena Belle for Carl’s Jr., posed alongside Australian DJ Laura Lux in festival promos, and frequently collaborates with photographers Mike Jones and Henrik Pusch. Online she cheers on fellow Aussies like Tammy Hembrow and supports body-positive icons such as Ashley Graham. She’s also turned up in music videos for hip-hop artist Chris Webby and promotional shoots for Las Vegas nightlife brands. Whether partnering with big names or indie creators, her mantra stays simple: confidence looks good on everyone.
