Biography
Who is Ines Rau?
Early life and transition
Ines Rau was born in Nancy, France, and spent her early years in the region. She is of French and North African heritage. At the age of 16, she underwent gender-affirming surgery. She cites the life story of English transgender model Caroline Tula Cossey as a primary inspiration for her own transition path.
Modeling and acting career
After turning 18, she began dancing for DJs in Ibiza, where she formed a friendship with David Guetta. She gained professional attention in 2013 by posing for a spread in the French luxury magazine OOB alongside Tyson Beckford. This appearance occurred shortly after she began speaking publicly about being transgender.
In 2014, she appeared in the Evolution spread for Playboy magazine. This made her the second transgender woman to appear in the publication, following Cossey. She has since modeled for several fashion brands, including Barneys New York, Alexis Bittar, and Nicole Miller. She has also been featured in Vogue Italia and worked on advertising campaigns for Balmain.
Playboy and L'Oréal Paris work
In October 2017, Cooper Hefner announced that Ines Rau would be the Playmate of the Month for the November/December 2017 issue of Playboy. This made her the first openly transgender woman to hold the title. Hefner compared the decision to his father's choice to feature Jennifer Jackson as the first African-American Playmate in 1965.
Beyond her magazine work, she became the first transgender woman to serve as an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. She has held this professional role since 2020. Her career has also included work as an actress and writer.
Personal details and height
Ines Rau is 190 centimeters tall. Following her public coming-out, she increased her involvement in advocacy for transgender rights. She appeared on the French news program Sept à Huit in 2016 to discuss her personal life and transition experiences. She continues to work in the fashion and media industries.
Birthday and age
Ines Rau was born on March 18, 1990, which makes Ines 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Ines shares the date with 48 other famous people.
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