****Petra Collins, a Canadian artist, photographer, model, and actor, has had a considerable impact on the creative world since the early 2010s.
Petra Collins’ art is renowned for its feminine, dreamy beauty and portrays a unique female viewpoint. Petra Collins has worked with well-known musicians, directing music videos for Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Yachty, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Olivia Rodrigo, establishing her reputation as a creative director.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Petra Collins
- Stage Name: Petra Collins
- Born: December 21, 1992
- Age: 31 years
- Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Artist, director of photography, fashion model, actress
- Height: ***1.73 m
- Parent: Ian Collins
- Siblings: Anna Collins
- Boyfriend: Justin Theroux (dated briefly in 2018)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship Status: Single
- Net Worth: ***$1 million
Early Life and Education
Petra Collins was born December 21, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She attended Rosedale Heights School of the Arts and developed her affinity for photography at the age of 15. She went on to study creative criticism and curatorial practice for two years at the Ontario College of Art and Design.
She is of Hungarian and Canadian origin, however her religious beliefs are unknown to the public.
Career
Petra Collins’ creative path started in high school, when she worked with photographer Richard Kern and became a subject for Ryan McGinley, one of her mentors.
She founded “The Ardorous” in 2010, an online forum for young female artists aimed at questioning conventional feminine beliefs and supporting women.
***Career points out
- Named one of Dazed & Calvin Klein’s 100 Creatives Shaping Youth Culture (2016).
- Recognized in Vogue’s 40 Creatives To Watch (2016).
- Hosted her first public art piece with Contact Photo (2017) in Toronto.
- Directed advertisements for brands like Gucci, Adidas, and Nordstrom.
***Photography and Art
- Collins’ work has been widely showcased in exhibitions and public installations, reflecting her signature dreamy and intimate style.
- Published her first book, Discharge, with Capricious Publishing.
***Directorial Work:
- Directed music videos for prominent artists, including:
- “Fetish” by Selena Gomez (2017).
- “good 4 u” and “brutal” by Olivia Rodrigo (2021).
- “Bartier Cardi” by Cardi B (2018).
***Acting Career
Actress who played the role of Agnyss, Triangle Girl in the critically acclaimed Amazon series ***Transparent (2011).
***Fashion Career
Collaborated with Gucci, becoming the face of their 2016 campaign and walking in their ****Fall/Winter Fashion Show.
Social Media Handle
Instagram: @petrafcollins
Personal Life
Petra Collins has largely kept her personal life private. She briefly dated actor ***Justin Theroux in 2018, but the relationship ended shortly after. Currently, she is single, with no confirmed romantic ties.
Filmography
****Music Videos
- “good 4 u” – Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- “brutal” – Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- “vampire” – Olivia Rodrigo (2022)
- “Bartier Cardi” – Cardi B (2018)
- “Boy Problems” – Carly Rae Jepsen (2015)
****TV Series
- Transparent (2014–2015) – Agnyss, Triangle Girl
****Film
- Gucci Bloom (2017)
Net Worth
Petra Collins’ estimated net worth is ***$1 million as of 2024.
- Photography and art exhibitions.
- Directing high-profile music videos.
- Collaborations with luxury brands like Gucci and Calvin Klein.