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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Previously linked to ''[[Baywatch]]'' actor [[David Charvet]] and Uri El-Natan, Refaeli began a relationship with American actor [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] in November 2005 after meeting him at a Las Vegas party thrown for members of [[U2]].<ref>{{cite web|title = Leo and Bar. What's Going On?|url = http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3277618,00.html|accessdate = August 15, 2008}}</ref> In the course of their trip to Israel in March 2007, the couple met with Israeli president [[Shimon Peres]] and visited Refaeli's hometown of Hod HaSharon.<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20015358,00.html Israeli Leader Asks Leonardo DiCaprio for Help – Leonardo DiCaprio]. People.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.</ref> The relationship ended in June 2009.<ref>[http://www.theinsider.com/news/2669983_Leonardo_DiCaprio_is_a_Model_Man Leonardo Dicaprio is a Model Man]</ref> Numerous reports, however, indicate that, as of early 2010, the romance may have been rekindled.<ref>{{cite news |title=It really is a Happy New Year for Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli as the couple rekindle their on/off relationship |newspaper=Daily Mail |date=January 2, 2010 |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1240085/It-really-Happy-New-Year-Leonardo-DiCaprio-Bar-Refaeli-couple-rekindle-relationship-Mexico.html | location=London | quote=Last year they called a halt to their relationship, apparently, it seemed, for good. But, if these new photographs are anything to go by, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli appear to be back on track. | accessdate=January 6, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Leonardo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli getting serious? |location=Delhi |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=January 6, 2010 |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/leonardo-dicaprio-bar-refaeli-getting-serious/564073/ |accessdate=January 6, 2010 | quote=The couple, who has been dating on and off for the past three years, was spotted canoodling together over New Year's weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which topped off a week-long getaway. }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Leonardo DiCaprio and Sports Illustrated model Bar Refaeli hook up again for New Year's |first=Tracy |last=Miller |newspaper=New York Daily News |date=January 2, 2010 |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/01/02/2010-01-02_leonardo_dicaprio_and_sports_illustrated_model_bar_refaeli_hook_up_again_for_new.html |accessdate=January 6, 2010 |quote=Leo and Bar also enjoyed a "secret" romantic getaway in the Bahamas in late November, according to multiple reports, sparking rumors they'd decided to work it out. }}</ref> In May 2011, it was reported that the couple had ended their romantic relationship, although still remaining friends.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/news/models/bar-refaeli-back-on-the-single-market.htm |title=Bar Refaeli back on the single market |work=Fashion Model Directory |date=May 12, 2011 |accessdate=May 20, 2011}}</ref>
Previously linked to ''[[Baywatch]]'' actor [[David Charvet]] and Uri El-Natan, Refaeli began a relationship with American actor [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] in November 2005 after meeting him at a Las Vegas party thrown for members of [[U2]].<ref>{{cite web|title = Leo and Bar. What's Going On?|url = http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3277618,00.html|accessdate = August 15, 2008}}</ref> In the course of their trip to Israel in March 2007, the couple met with Israeli president [[Shimon Peres]] and visited Refaeli's hometown of Hod HaSharon.<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20015358,00.html Israeli Leader Asks Leonardo DiCaprio for Help – Leonardo DiCaprio]. People.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.</ref> The relationship ended in June 2009.<ref>[http://www.theinsider.com/news/2669983_Leonardo_DiCaprio_is_a_Model_Man Leonardo Dicaprio is a Model Man]</ref> Numerous reports, however, indicate that, as of early 2010, the romance may have been rekindled.<ref>{{cite news |title=It really is a Happy New Year for Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli as the couple rekindle their on/off relationship |newspaper=Daily Mail |date=January 2, 2010 |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1240085/It-really-Happy-New-Year-Leonardo-DiCaprio-Bar-Refaeli-couple-rekindle-relationship-Mexico.html | location=London | quote=Last year they called a halt to their relationship, apparently, it seemed, for good. But, if these new photographs are anything to go by, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli appear to be back on track. | accessdate=January 6, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Leonardo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli getting serious? |location=Delhi |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=January 6, 2010 |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/leonardo-dicaprio-bar-refaeli-getting-serious/564073/ |accessdate=January 6, 2010 | quote=The couple, who has been dating on and off for the past three years, was spotted canoodling together over New Year's weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which topped off a week-long getaway. }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Leonardo DiCaprio and Sports Illustrated model Bar Refaeli hook up again for New Year's |first=Tracy |last=Miller |newspaper=New York Daily News |date=January 2, 2010 |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2010/01/02/2010-01-02_leonardo_dicaprio_and_sports_illustrated_model_bar_refaeli_hook_up_again_for_new.html |accessdate=January 6, 2010 |quote=Leo and Bar also enjoyed a "secret" romantic getaway in the Bahamas in late November, according to multiple reports, sparking rumors they'd decided to work it out. }}</ref> In May 2011, it was reported that the couple had ended their romantic relationship, although still remaining friends.


Her relationship with DiCaprio caused one nationalist Israeli organization to send her a letter, later leaked to the press,<ref>{{cite web|author=March 10, 2010&nbsp; |&nbsp; 7:09 am |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2010/03/israel-barring-forseen-dicaprios.html |title=Los Angeles Times |publisher=latimes.com |date=March 10, 2010 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref> in which she was asked, for the sake of "future generations of Jews", not to marry a "non-Jew", a request similar to the one made, a few years previously, to Israeli [[Miss World]] winner [[Linor Abargil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3223268,00.html |title=YnetNews.com |publisher=Ynetnews.com |date=June 20, 1995 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref>
Her relationship with DiCaprio caused one nationalist Israeli organization to send her a letter, later leaked to the press,<ref>{{cite web|author=March 10, 2010&nbsp; |&nbsp; 7:09 am |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/2010/03/israel-barring-forseen-dicaprios.html |title=Los Angeles Times |publisher=latimes.com |date=March 10, 2010 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref> in which she was asked, for the sake of "future generations of Jews", not to marry a "non-Jew", a request similar to the one made, a few years previously, to Israeli [[Miss World]] winner [[Linor Abargil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3223268,00.html |title=YnetNews.com |publisher=Ynetnews.com |date=June 20, 1995 |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref>
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Bar Refaeli
Refaeli at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008
Born (1985-06-04) 4 June 1985 (age 39)
Hod HaSharon, Israel
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Modeling information
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8.5 in)[1]
Eye colorBlue[1]
AgencyStorm Model Management (London)
ONE Management (New York City)
IMG Models (Paris)
Websitewww.barrefaeli.co.il

Bar Refaeli (Hebrew: בר רפאלי; born 4 June 1985) is an Israeli model and occasional actress, most known for her modeling work and for her relationship with American actor Leonardo DiCaprio. She was the cover model of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Early life

Bar Refaeli was born into an Israeli Jewish family in Hod HaSharon, Israel. Her parents, Rafael and Tzipi, own a horse ranch. Her mother was a successful Israeli model in the 1970s under her maiden name, Tzipi Levine.[2][3] Refaeli has three brothers. She began a modeling career at the age of eight months, appearing in commercials.[4] Refaeli had to wear braces in her early years, interrupting her modeling until age 15, when she returned to modeling with the representation of Irene Marie Models.

Career

Modeling career

Refaeli began her modeling career before the age of 8 months for a baby commercial.[5] By age 15, she was featured in campaigns for the fashion brands Castro and Pilpel, also starring in a commercial for Milky. Refaeli won the title "Model of The Year" in an Israeli beauty contest in 2000.[6]

Refaeli has appeared in ELLE (France), Maxim, and GQ (Italy). She debuted in the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, becoming the first Israeli model to appear in the magazine, posing with rock band Aerosmith.[7][8] In 2009, Refaeli was the covermodel for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.[9] A photo from the shoot, featuring a bikini-clad Refaeli, was painted on the side of a Boeing 737 in a promotional deal with Southwest Airlines,[10][11] leading to criticism of Southwest from passengers for using an image they regarded as inappropriately sexual and "offensive to families".[12] In October of the same year, Refaeli was again embroiled in controversy, when Haredi groups criticised a Tel Aviv billboard campaign in which she appeared semi-nude, alleging that it could "poison" the public.[13][14] The billboards were subsequently removed.

She has modeled for Subaru, Accessorize,[15] Brazilian clothing line Besni, Italian jewelry line Marco Bicego, and Rampage. In 2009, she modeled for Garnier International.[16]

On 5 March 2009, Refaeli received the "World Style Award," presented by the Women's World Awards, for her "natural elegance, sense of style and compassion."[17] In October of the same year, Refaeli co-hosted Fashionable Istanbul's press conference announcing their October 2009 fashion event, also appearing in its advertising.[18] Refaeli was voted #57 in 2010 and #42 in 2008 in the FHM hottest women women list.[19]

Bar Refaeli at 18 years old.

Film and television career

Refaeli co-starred the Israeli TV series Pick Up in 2005. In October 2008, she co-hosted the Bravo special program Tommy Hilfiger Presents Ironic Iconic America,[20] based on the book Ironic Iconic America written by George Lois. She returned as a program host in 2009, this time for MTV's brief revival of House of Style.[21]

On January 18, 2011, Refaeli attended the premiere of the English-language movie Session in Israel[22] in which she stars. Directed by Israeli Haim Bouzaglo, the film is a psychological thriller that tells the story of a manipulative psychologist who becomes obsessed with a new young patient. She served as a guest judge on cycle four of Germany's Next Topmodel hosted by Heidi Klum.

Business venture

In 2011, Refaeli and Dudi Balsar, an attorney and former model, set up an E-commerce company called Undeez that will sell designer underwear. The company is slated to go online in November 2011.[23]

Personal life

Previously linked to Baywatch actor David Charvet and Uri El-Natan, Refaeli began a relationship with American actor Leonardo DiCaprio in November 2005 after meeting him at a Las Vegas party thrown for members of U2.[24] In the course of their trip to Israel in March 2007, the couple met with Israeli president Shimon Peres and visited Refaeli's hometown of Hod HaSharon.[25] The relationship ended in June 2009.[26] Numerous reports, however, indicate that, as of early 2010, the romance may have been rekindled.[27][28][29] In May 2011, it was reported that the couple had ended their romantic relationship, although still remaining friends.

Her relationship with DiCaprio caused one nationalist Israeli organization to send her a letter, later leaked to the press,[30] in which she was asked, for the sake of "future generations of Jews", not to marry a "non-Jew", a request similar to the one made, a few years previously, to Israeli Miss World winner Linor Abargil.[31]

Refaeli confided to L'Isha magazine that she prefers to keep a lower profile – though she is out with DiCaprio much of the time. "I am there for him and I am at all the events," she says. "I just don't walk in hand-in-hand with him. I don't see any reason. I don't need to strike poses with him in front of the cameras. No one needs to know how we kiss." [32]

Philanthropy/personal causes

Refaeli volunteers for Project Sunshine,[33] a non-profit organization providing free services and programs for children facing life-threatening illnesses. She has also volunteered for organization Ahava, which has been caring for pets abandoned in Northern Israel during the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict.[34]

Refaeli and film director Shahar Segal have agreed to do a free campaign under the slogan "One Bag Less" to reduce the use of plastic bags.[35]

In August 2010, she decided to write a special report with the collaboration of Better Place[36] on why she believes that people should drive electric cars.[37]

Military enlistment controversy

In 2007, controversy arose when it became widely known that Refaeli had married a family acquaintance and divorced him soon after in order to avoid military service in the Israel Defense Forces,[38] which is mandatory for both men and women over the age of 18, with certain exceptions.[39] As a result of the adverse publicity, the Israeli Forum for the Promotion of Equal Share in the Burden threatened to boycott the fashion chain Fox if they hired Refaeli, but the two sides reached a compromise in which the model agreed to visit injured IDF soldiers on visits to Israel and encourage enlistment in the army.[40] Refaeli later stated, "I don't regret not enlisting, because it paid off big time. That's just the way it is, celebrities have other needs. I hope my case has influenced the army."[41] In 2009, fellow Israeli model Esti Ginzburg, while speaking in support of enlisting, caused headlines by criticizing Bar Refaeli for her avoidance of military service.[42][43] The controversy garnered further headlines when Refaeli was featured on the cover of Italian GQ's war-themed May 2011 issue.[41]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Top Model. Bar Refaeli. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.
  2. ^ Anderman, Nirit. "DiCaprio, Refaeli bring paparazzi out in force to Hod Hasharon". Haaretz. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  3. ^ Burstein, Nathan (October 9, 2007). "The 'uncomfortable' role model". jpost.com. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  4. ^ illustrated (March 7, 2011). "Pop Culture Q&A". Sports. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  5. ^ "– Bar Refaeli (Profile)". Askmen.com. June 4, 1985. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  6. ^ "Bar Refaeli Model Profile". Retrieved August 6, 2010.
  7. ^ Supermodel Bar Refaeli – the first international Zionist celebrity
  8. ^ "SI.com – Bar Refaeli". Sports illustrated. March 7, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  9. ^ Markazi, Arash (February 10, 2009). "For cover girl Bar Refaeli, life is about to change". FanNation. Time Inc. Retrieved February 10, 2009.
  10. ^ "Southwest Paints Swimsuit Model on Plane". PopSci.com.au. February 12, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2009.
  11. ^ "Southwest's Sports Illustrated Plane". Fox News Channel. Retrieved May 2, 2009.
  12. ^ "FOXNews, "Southwest's Sports Illustrated Plane Featuring Bar Refaeli Is Offending Passengers"". Foxnews.com. April 7, 2010. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  13. ^ Kanter, Jacob. "The Jerusalem Post, "Fox removes racy Bar Refaeli billboards"". Fr.jpost.com. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  14. ^ "The Daily Telegraph, "Bar Refaeli racy Fox clothing billboard gets barred in Tel Aviv, amid fears of poisoning public"". Dailytelegraph.com.au. October 28, 2009. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  15. ^ "Leonardo's girlfriend face of Accessorize | Fashion news". Marie Claire. February 27, 2008. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  16. ^ "Bar Refaeli making her Canadian debut with Garnier Fructis Style". Cnw.ca. February 25, 2011. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  17. ^ "Bar Refaeli to receive Women's World Style Award". Ynetnews.com. 1995-06-20. Retrieved 2011-08-31.
  18. ^ Istanbul meets the fashion world with Fashionable Istanbul. Istanbulview.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.
  19. ^ Bar Refaeli at FHM.com, 2011-02-04.
  20. ^ Thielman, Sam (June 24, 2008). "Bravo for Tommy Hilfiger, Radical". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  21. ^ Posted 3/18/09. "House of Style". Mtv. Retrieved March 16, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  22. ^ January 19, 2011, 1:02pm (January 19, 2011). "Bar Refaeli Typecast as Sushi Waitress in First Feature Film!". forward.com. Retrieved March 16, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ Feldman, Batya (24 October 2011). "Bar Refaeli's e-commerce lingerie co Undeez raises $1m". GLOBES. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  24. ^ "Leo and Bar. What's Going On?". Retrieved August 15, 2008.
  25. ^ Israeli Leader Asks Leonardo DiCaprio for Help – Leonardo DiCaprio. People.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.
  26. ^ Leonardo Dicaprio is a Model Man
  27. ^ "It really is a Happy New Year for Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli as the couple rekindle their on/off relationship". Daily Mail. London. January 2, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2010. Last year they called a halt to their relationship, apparently, it seemed, for good. But, if these new photographs are anything to go by, Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Refaeli appear to be back on track.
  28. ^ "Leonardo DiCaprio, Bar Refaeli getting serious?". The Indian Express. Delhi. January 6, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2010. The couple, who has been dating on and off for the past three years, was spotted canoodling together over New Year's weekend in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which topped off a week-long getaway.
  29. ^ Miller, Tracy (January 2, 2010). "Leonardo DiCaprio and Sports Illustrated model Bar Refaeli hook up again for New Year's". New York Daily News. Retrieved January 6, 2010. Leo and Bar also enjoyed a "secret" romantic getaway in the Bahamas in late November, according to multiple reports, sparking rumors they'd decided to work it out.
  30. ^ March 10, 2010  (March 10, 2010). "Los Angeles Times". latimes.com. Retrieved March 16, 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "  7:09 am" ignored (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  31. ^ "YnetNews.com". Ynetnews.com. June 20, 1995. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  32. ^ Bar Refaeli Always There for Leonardo DiCaprio (Just Not on the Red Carpet) – Couples, Bar Rafaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio. People.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.
  33. ^ "Gallery". Project Sunshine. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  34. ^ "Refaeli comes to aid of animals abandoned during Lebanon war". Jerusalem Post.
  35. ^ Fay, Greer (January 17, 2008). "Market Wise". Fr.jpost.com. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  36. ^ The Global Provider of EV Networks and Services. Better Place. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.
  37. ^ Refaeli, Bar. (2010-08-19) Better Place blog | Electric vehicles and the transition to sustainable transportation » Blog Archive » Bar Refaeli’s special report on Better Place & why you should drive electric. Blog.betterplace.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-07.
  38. ^ "Dodging IDF paid off big time". Retrieved August 15, 2008.
  39. ^ "THE STATE: Israel Defense Forces (IDF)", Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, April 1, 2008
  40. ^ "Bar Refaeli: IDF's new 'enlistment officer'". Retrieved August 15, 2008.
  41. ^ a b Weiss, Shari. "Bar Refaeli topless in GQ Italia's military-themed issue: Israeli model once labeled a draft-dodger". New York Daily News. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  42. ^ Israeli models Refaeli and Ginzburg at war over IDF The First Post
  43. ^ Israeli supermodels in catwalk spat over draft-dodging The Independent
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