American model and television personality Amber Rose is celebrating her 43rd birthday today, October 21, 2026. Born Amber Rose Levonchuck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1983, she has built a career in modeling, television, business and entertainment.
Rose first gained wider attention after appearing in Young Jeezy's 2008 music video for “Put On,” which featured Kanye West. Her connection with West brought her more public attention, including an appearance in a Louis Vuitton advertising campaign. She later signed with Ford Models and appeared in music videos for several hip-hop artists.
Over the years, Rose has moved beyond modeling into television, acting and business. In 2016, she competed on Dancing with the Stars and hosted The Amber Rose Show on VH1. She also appeared in television programs and films, including Black-ish and School Dance.
Rose has also worked as an author and entrepreneur. Her book, How to Be a Bad Bitch, was published by Simon & Schuster. She launched MuvaMoji, an emoji app, in 2016 and has explored other business ventures throughout her career.
In 2015, Rose founded the Los Angeles chapter of SlutWalk, an event that brought attention to sexual harassment, victim-blaming and the treatment of women. The initiative became an important part of her public profile and connected her entertainment career with activism.
Her personal life has also drawn public attention. Rose was previously married to rapper Wiz Khalifa, with whom she shares a son. She has another son with music executive Alexander “A.E.” Edwards.
More recently, Rose made headlines after saying in September 2026 that she no longer identifies as a feminist. Reports on her comments said she still supports women's empowerment but views gender issues differently as she has grown older and raised her sons.
As she celebrates another year, Rose's career reflects several sides of the entertainment industry, from music videos and modeling to television, publishing and business. Her journey has kept her in the public eye for nearly two decades.
