Gemma Ward Quick Info
Height5 ft 9½ in
Weight57 kg
Date of BirthNovember 3, 1987
Zodiac SignScorpio
Eye ColorGreenish-Blue

Gemma Ward is an Australian supermodel and actress who has done modeling work for a variety of designers such as Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and many more. She has been featured in numerous magazines such as Vogue and Time. As an actress, she has appeared in several films such as Pink Pyjamas, The Black Balloon, The Great Gatsby, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Gemma has appeared in the music videos of songs like John Mayer’s Daughters.

Born Name

Gemma Louise Ward

Nick Name

Gem

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Nationality

Australian

Education

Gemma attended Presbyterian Ladies’ College and Shenton College in Perth.

Occupation

Fashion / Runway model, actress

Family

  • Father – Gary Ward (Australian Doctor)
  • Mother – Claire (English Nurse)
  • Siblings – Sophie Ward (Older Sister) (Model), Oscar Ward (Younger Twin Brother), Henry Ward (Younger Twin Brother)

Manager

Gemma Ward is signed with these agencies –

  • IMG Models – London
  • IMG Models – Milan
  • IMG Models – New York
  • IMG Models – Paris
  • IMG Models – Sydney (Mother Agency)
  • MY Model Management – Korea
  • Why Not Model Agency – Milan
  • Vivien’s Model Management – Sydney

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 9½ in or 176 cm

Weight

57 kg or 126 pounds

Boyfriend / Spouse

Gemma Ward dated –

  • Josh Hartnett (2007) – Gemma and American actor Josh Hartnett had a fling in 2007. They were celebrity guests of honor at V Magazine’s Halloween party held in New York.
  • Heath Ledger (2007-2008) – In November 2007, she met Australian actor Heath Ledger and started dating him. They spent Christmas together at Perth and then returned back to New York. On January 22, 2008, due to the sudden death of Heath Ledger, the relationship ended.
  • David Letts – She then started dating a guy named, David Letts. She welcomed her first child, daughter Naia in early December 2013. They also have a son (b. January 2017), and another daughter (b. June 2020).
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Hair Color

    Blonde

    Eye Color

    Greenish-Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Eyes

    Measurements

    32-24-35 in or 81-61-89 cm

    Dress Size

    4 (US) or 36 (EU)

    Shoe Size

    8 (US) or 38.5 (EU) or 5.5 (UK)

    Brand Endorsements

    She has appeared in iiNet TV commercial.

    She has advertised for lot many brands such as Balenciaga, Bettina Liano, Burberry, Calvin Klein ‘Obsession’ fragrance, Christian Dior, CK by Calvin Klein, Cover, Daniel Swarovski, Dolce & Gabbana, Esprique Precious, Givenchy, Hermès, Indivi, Isetan, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Jil Sander, Jill Stuart, Karl Lagerfeld, Kose, La Redoute, Lisa Ho, Live Clothing, Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Prada, Rusty, South Pacific, Splash, Swarovski, Tialence, Valentino, Valentino eyewear, Versus, Versus eyewear, Witchery, Y-3, Yves Saint Laurent eyewear, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, etc.

    Gemma is also a Coke Life’s ambassador.

    Religion

    Presbyterian

    Best Known For

    Working with lots of fashion brands such as Prada, YSL, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, etc.

    First Fashion Show

    Gemma made her fashion debut with the Ready to Wear – Spring / Summer 2004 fashion show where she modeled for Miu Miu, and Prada.

    First Film

    In 2001, Gemma was seen in Pink Pyjamas for her role as Heidi.

    Later, in 2008, Ward appeared in The Black Balloon for her role as Jackie Masters. She also received two nominations for “Best Actress” for her role in the movie.

    Personal Trainer

    Gemma maintains her weight by healthy eating and of course drinking an ample amount of water. Sometimes, she also treats herself with calorie-rich food.

    Gemma Ward Favorite Things

    • Movie – Almost Famous (2000)

    SourceIMDb

    Gemma Ward Facts

  • Gemma is the second youngest in her family of 4 kids.
  • Gemma was a family clown and desired to become an actress.
  • In 1997, Ward’s acting passion took birth.
  • At the age of 10, Gemma played the role of a witch in the school play Hansel and Gretel.
  • Gemma, as a model, was discovered in 2002 (when she was 14). At that time, she was accompanying her friends to a modeling contest Search for a Supermodel within Australia. But, instead of her friends, she got discovered. But, she was not the winner of the contest. But, Gemma was found by Vivien’s Model Agency’s agent.
  • In May 2003, when she was 15, Gemma made her Australian Fashion Week debut.
  • She is a fan of singer Bob Marley.
  • Her older sister Sophie Ward stopped modeling after doing it for some time as she got bored.
  • In 2008, she was seen in “Pirelli Calendar.”
  • Gemma has appeared in John Mayer‘s music video of “Daughters.”
  • In Italian, her first name means “Gem.”
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