Alexis Ren
A digital-native model who leveraged social media fame into a global brand, advocating for wellness and entrepreneurial ambition.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American model·Birthday: November 23·Millennials
Biography
Alexis Ren's career is a blueprint for the 21st-century creator. Discovered as a teenager through Instagram, her athletic physique and sun-kissed aesthetic quickly made her a favorite of fashion and swimwear brands. But she was more than a catalogue model; she understood the power of narrative, sharing her fitness journey, personal struggles, and business ventures with millions of followers. This transparency built a loyal community that trusted her recommendations, allowing her to launch successful ventures in swimwear, skincare, and wellness apps. She navigated the transition from 'internet celebrity' to serious entrepreneur and magazine cover model, all while using her platform to discuss mental health and body positivity, shaping her image as a relatable and driven modern icon.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alexis was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Alexis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- She was named the 'Social Media Star of the Year' at the 2018 Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards.
- She graced the cover of the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- She co-founded the activewear and swimwear brand 'Ren Active'.
- She launched a wellness and fitness app, 'Akira', focused on personalized health plans.
Did You Know?
She was a competitive dancer for over ten years before modeling.
She has a large tattoo of a tiger on her right thigh.
She was in a high-profile relationship with social media star Jay Alvarrez, with their travel videos gaining massive popularity.
Her mother is of Russian and German descent, and her father is of Spanish and Filipino descent.
“I built my own brand from a phone, turning a feed into a fashion house.”
