| Human Profile | |
| Name: | Sean Richard O'Pry |
| Birthday: | July 5, 1989 (age 36 years), Born in Kennesaw, Georgia |
| Height: | 6'1" (185 cm) |
| Education: | North Cobb High School (Diploma) Unknown (Student), Acting |
Overview
Sean Richard O’Pry is an American model, discovered from his MySpace prom photographs, who rose to become one of the most successful and highest-ranked male models in the fashion industry, notable for his extensive work with major brands and appearances in music videos for artists like Madonna and Taylor Swift.
Latest News (Jan 10, 2026): Sean O'Pry recently discussed the impact of social media and the evolving modeling industry with Mitchell Phun on YouTube, with content appearing on both January 8 and January 9, 2026.
Early Life
Sean Richard O’Pry was born on July 5, 1989, in Kennesaw, Georgia. He is of Irish and Native American heritage. O’Pry grew up with an older brother, Chris, and a younger sister, Shannon. He attended North Cobb High School, where he was active in sports, playing baseball, basketball, football, and track and field.
Career Beginnings
In 2006, at the age of 17, Sean Richard O’Pry was discovered by Nolé Marin, a stylist and judge from America’s Next Top Model, from his prom photographs on the social media site MySpace. This discovery launched his career in the high-fashion industry. Within weeks of being scouted, he signed with VNY Model Management and began working in New York City.
Rise to Prominence
Sean Richard O’Pry’s career quickly ascended, and he became one of the most sought-after male models. His breakthrough came in 2007 when he opened the Yves Saint Laurent runway show. By 2008, Forbes magazine listed him as the world’s eighth most successful male model, and by 2009, he had reached the number one position on that list. In 2013, Models.com named him the most successful male model on its ‘Top 50’ list, a position he held for two years. That same year, Forbes again named him the best-paid male model.
Major Work and Projects
Throughout his career, Sean Richard O’Pry has been featured in numerous major advertising campaigns for a wide array of prominent fashion brands. His campaign work includes collaborations with Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, H&M, Marc Jacobs, and Lacoste. He has also appeared in campaigns for brands such as Fendi, Zara, American Eagle, and Bottega Veneta.
He has a significant runway presence, having opened shows for Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, and Salvatore Ferragamo, and closed shows for Moschino, Trussardi, and Zegna. Other notable designers he has walked for include Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Michael Kors. Furthermore, Sean Richard O’Pry became the face of Viktor & Rolf’s fragrance Spicebomb in 2011.
Beyond print and runway, he has appeared in music videos with major artists. In 2012, he was featured in Madonna’s video for “Girl Gone Wild”. He gained further mainstream recognition in 2014 when he starred as the love interest in Taylor Swift’s music video for the song “Blank Space”.
Personal Life
Sean Richard O’Pry has been in relationships with model Diana Moldovan and actress Jessica McNamee. He has also been linked with models Ming Xi and Samantha Gradoville. He is an animal lover and owns a dog. Despite his international career, he maintains a connection to his southern roots and values his family.