Alexis René Glabach, born on November 23, 1996, and known professionally as Alexis Ren, is an American influencer, actress, entrepreneur, environmental and mental health activist, and model.

Early Life

Born in Santa Monica, California, Alexis Ren was homeschooled and grew up with three sisters and a younger brother.

Career

At just 13, Ren began her modeling career with Brandy Melville. She gained significant social media attention at 15 when photos of her in a black string bikini went viral on Tumblr. Ren has since appeared in advertisements for the mobile game Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire and launched her activewear line, Ren Active.

In September 2018, she participated in season 27 of Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Alan Bersten. The pair reached the finals, finishing in fourth place on November 19, 2018.

Ren has graced the cover of Maxim’s August 2017 issue and Maxim Mexico’s March 2018 issue. She was also a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue rookie in 2018 and was included in Maxim’s Hot 100 list of Sexiest Women in the World in 2019.

In October 2019, Ren starred as “Scarlet Jones” in the music video for Ed Sheeran’s “South of the Border” and also featured in Kygo’s “Not Ok” music video.

Ren is the founder of Meissa Inc., a management company in Japan. She has been featured in both Forbes and Vogue.

YouTube

Ren launched her YouTube channel in September 2017, which now has over one million subscribers. Her second video, a “10 minute ab workout,” is her most popular, with over 50 million views. Across her social media platforms, Ren boasts more than 20 million followers.

In April 2020, she uploaded her first cover song video to her YouTube channel.

Entrepreneurship

In 2021, Ren founded We Are Warriors (WAW), an online education hub for mental health, wellness, and fitness, aimed at fostering community and connection among women, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting as a community built over direct messages, WAW transitioned to hosting monthly challenges on Zoom. Ren’s vision for WAW is to empower young women to transform their minds through a comprehensive approach, including fitness, education, journaling, and meditation.

In April 2022, she introduced Sirens, a women-led community built on the Solana blockchain, supporting mental health, education, and eco-friendly living. The project quickly grew to over 10,000 members within the first few months through a Discord community built around NFTs.

Personal Life

Ren’s mother, a health nutritionist expert, passed away from breast cancer in 2014. Following her mother’s death, Ren struggled with an eating disorder, which she later publicly discussed, revealing the toxic state of mind she endured.

In her spare time, Ren enjoys ballet, a passion she has pursued since childhood.

Ren dated travel influencer and surfer Jay Alvarrez from 2015 to 2016. She confirmed a brief romance with her dance partner Alan Bersten from October 2018 to December 2018 during the filming of Dancing with the Stars. Ren was also in a relationship with actor and model Noah Centineo from March 2019 to January 2020.

Net Worth

Alexis Ren has quickly risen to prominence, starting her career at the age of 13 and becoming well-known by 15. She has since been featured in numerous magazines and television shows, was named one of the 100 Sexiest Women of 2019, and appeared in music videos for artists like Ed Sheeran, boosting her popularity. Currently, Alexis Ren has a net worth of $5 million.