Becoming famous and successful in the modeling industry takes a lot; From eating healthy to maintaining a certain body weight, it takes self-discipline and dedication to get to the top of the industry. Selita Ebanks understood this and it has facilitated her rise as a celebrity beauty queen and elite model.
Who is Selita Ebanks?
She is an accomplished model whose modeling career began in 2001 when she represented fashion brand Tuleh at the Fall Show. After an impressive outing, Ebanks modeled with several other top fashion houses including Abercrombie & Fitch, Catherine Malandrino, DKNY and James Coviello.
The model’s parents welcomed her into the world on February 17, 1983 in Grand Cayman, George Town located in the Cayman Islands (a British Overseas Territory). Her mother is from the Cayman Islands and her father is Jamaican. The two are also parents to Selita’s seven brothers and have supported their children’s respective careers.
Although Ebanks was born and raised in George Town, she moved to the United States where she completed her high school education at Curtis High School in New York City. However, she did not continue her education after graduation. She turned down offers of admission from New York University and Columbia University and decided to pursue a modeling career.
The model was first spotted by Elite Model administration. Her career breakthrough came in 2005, however, when she was hired as a model for San Francisco-based lingerie company Victoria’s Secret. She then represented the brand at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show alongside Izabel Goulart.
Not long after, Selita was re-signed as an angel by Victoria’s Secret. She continued with the brand until she left the company for good in 2008. During the time that the model was at Victoria’s Secret, she made several appearances for the American designer. In 2007, Selita was featured on the brand’s Christmas Dreams and Fantasies catalog with a $4,500,000 sexy diamond-lacing bra set.In addition to being a model, Selita Ebanks has starred in a number of television series Real Men of Hollywood. She also had a major role in Kanye West’s short film , Run Away, as well as the 2006 primetime television series South Beach . The rest of Selita’s TV series include How I Met Your Mother, Celebrity Apprentices (Season 3) and The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars (Season 3).
As Ebanks is a popular star, the name also rings a bell in the music industry as it has appeared in the music videos of some notable artists such as The-Dream whose real name is Terius Youngdell Nash. She was featured in the American singer-songwriter Makeup Bag music video.
Her husband and family
Selita Ebanks is not yet married but has a long history of dating men, many of whom are entertainment celebrities. She has been linked to stars such as popular American rapper Kanye West, respected rapper/actor/comedian Nick Cannon, former model/actor Mehcad Brooks, basketball player Ryan Howard, and model/actor Terrence Jenkins.
The model reportedly started a relationship with West while they were filming the rapper movie. Runway Ebank’s affair with Nick Cannon only lasted five months, while her highly publicized relationship with Terrence J only lasted from 2011 to 2013.
Currently, the George Town-born model is reported to be in a romantic relationship with popular American music producer Ryan Press. The couple began dating in 2016 and made their debut as a couple on the 2017 Grammy Awards red carpet.
What is her net worth?
As one of the highest paid models in the world, Selita Ebanks has had an impressive career that has also brought her plenty of money and fame. In 2008 her net worth was estimated at $2.7 million and as of 2018 her net worth is estimated at $12 million making her one of the world’s fastest growing models to watch out for.
Considering the years she has invested in her career, it is believed that Ebanks made her wealth through her business channels which include modelling, acting, show host and clothing line known as Selitas Accessories Shoes and Swimwears.
