Sometimes the biggest personal shifts happen with very little public noise.
That’s exactly how things played out for Emily Ratajkowski, who has now officially finalized her divorce from film producer Sebastian Bear-McClard—nearly three years after their separation began making headlines.
Divorce Finalized in Manhattan Court
According to court filings obtained by DailyMail.com, the final judgment in their divorce was entered on July 22 in Manhattan Supreme Court.
That means both Emily, now 34, and Sebastian, 44, are legally single.
A qualified medical child support order was also filed on the same day—though, as with most New York divorces, the full details remain sealed from public view.
Delays and Legal Back-and-Forth
Though things looked nearly wrapped up back in December 2024, there were a few hiccups.
At that time, Emily’s legal team had submitted everything from a certificate of dissolution to a proposed judgment of divorce.
However, that proposed judgment was returned for corrections.
Interestingly, court records suggest a settlement may have been agreed upon late last year—though again, no details are publicly available.
As of now, attorneys for both parties haven’t commented.
From Whirlwind Romance to Separation
Emily and Sebastian’s love story started with a whirlwind.
The couple married in a surprise courthouse ceremony in 2018, but things took a turn by mid-2022.
After allegations surfaced that Sebastian had been unfaithful multiple times, the couple quietly separated in July that year.
Emily officially filed for divorce two months later.
Life After Marriage and Co-Parenting Sylvester
The pair share a child, Sylvester Apollo Bear, born in March 2021.
The four-year-old occasionally pops up on Emily’s social media, whether he’s jetting around the world with her or just hanging out at home.
While Sylvester lives primarily with Emily, sources say he still sees his father a few times a week.
Emily Opens Up About Her Struggles
Emily has been refreshingly candid about the emotional toll the breakup took on her.
Speaking on the “Going Mental” podcast with Eileen Kelly, she admitted that she felt stuck and deeply unhappy before finally walking away.
“I was like 100 pounds, and I had just had a baby,” she said, describing how the emotional strain started affecting her health.
“I got really skinny because I was not okay.” She revealed she even tried antidepressants, worried that something might be wrong with her.
What helped her heal? “I think so much of what I learned coming out of that relationship is to trust your instincts,” she shared.
Rethinking Divorce and Its Stigma
In a thoughtful 2023 interview with Vogue Australia, Emily shared her thoughts on the societal silence around young women getting divorced.
She expressed a desire to write a book about her experience, saying she found it strange that most literature on divorce focuses on long-term marriages ending after decades—not early breakups like hers.
She noted how many modern women are financially independent and less willing to stay in emotionally taxing relationships: “Our world has changed so much…
Women are making, if not the same, more money than their partners, while still handling the emotional and physical labor at home.”
Sebastian Retreats from the Spotlight Amid Allegations
As Emily publicly embraced her new single life, Sebastian has remained largely out of view.
His disappearance from public life followed disturbing allegations involving sexual misconduct.
Two teenage girls claimed he used Instagram to ‘groom’ them before engaging in sexual activity.
Emily Embraces Life as a Stylish, Independent Mom
Post-divorce, Emily seems to be thriving—personally and professionally.
Just days after the judgment was finalized, she was seen in the Hamptons celebrating a new Gucci campaign, looking carefree and content.
And yes, she’s been dipping her toe into the dating world too.
She was first linked to comedian Eric Andre in early 2023, then shocked fans with a kiss caught on camera with Harry Styles in Tokyo.
That fling, she later revealed, had actually been going on for two months before the kiss went viral.
Since then, she’s been romantically connected to DJ Orazio Rispo, French actor Stephane Bak, and singer Shaboozey—proving she’s keeping her options open and her heart unburdened.
What’s Next for Emily?
Whether it’s through writing, modeling, parenting, or simply living boldly, Emily Ratajkowski is clearly in her next era.
And while her marriage to Sebastian Bear-McClard may now be officially in the past, she’s made it clear: she’s only just getting started.