Emily Ratajkowski Enjoying the 'Newly Single' Life Amidst Brad Pitt Dating Rumors

Model Emily Ratajkowski sets the record straight amidst relationship speculations between her and Brad Pitt.

Emily Ratajkowski is a model and actress who started her acting career in a recurring role in the Nickelodeon series, "iCarly". She eventually rose to prominence for her role in the feature film, "Gone Girl"

How Emily and Brad Pitt Met

Ratajkowski first sparked dating rumors with the "Bullet Train" star when the two were introduced by a mutual friend from the art world. 

Brad Pitt has shown great interest in art as of late, even having nine of his sculptures exhibited together with works by musician Nick Cave and artist Thomas Houseago at the Sara Hildén Art Museum. According to sources close to the two, they immediately hit it off as fellow appreciators of art and have been going on "casual and friendly" dates recently.

"He was introduced to Emily by a friend in the art world. There is an attraction, but nothing serious going on," a source told People. "She is obviously gorgeous and very into art as well. They have a lot to talk about and always have a great time when they hang out. They stay in touch when they don't see each other."

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Emily Confirms Relationship Status

Despite the relationship speculations surrounding the two, the 31-year-old model has confirmed her relationship status in a recent interview with Variety.

"One of the things I write about in the last essay of the book is about control and kind of understanding that one of the best ways to actually be happy and have some semblance of control is letting go," Ratajkowski shared to Variety. "I'm newly single for basically the first time in my life ever, and I just feel like I'm kind of enjoying the freedom of not being super worried about how I'm being perceived."

Emily Ratajkowski had recently divorced producer Sebastian Bear-McClard after their marriage of four years. Amidst rumors, Ratajkowski has made it clear that she's focused on her career and taking care of her one-year-old baby, Sylvester Apollo Bear.

Meanwhile, sources have stated that Brad Pitt has been living his best life despite the messy circumstances of his divorce from actress Angelina Jolie. 

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