Kelsey Merritt is a model known for being the first Filipino to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
She was born on October 1, 1996, to a Filipino mother and American father of Irish, German, French, and British descent. She grew up with her brother Kyle Merritt and two sisters, Keagan Merritt and Kristen Alexandra Merritt.
She earned her communications degree from Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, Metro Manila. She started her modeling career at a young age. To pursue her modeling career Merritt moved to New York.
She has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the first Filipino to make an appearance in the magazine.
Currently, she is rumored to be in a relationship with Hollywood star Jared Leto.
Kelsey Merritt Boyfriend 2022, Is She Dating Jared Leto?
Recently Merritt and Leto were spotted together in Sardinia, Italy enjoying their vacation. Leto was seen assisting Kesley from behind while climbing rock.
Merritt was sporting a black one-piece swimsuit while Leto wore long-sleeved white shorts and black shorts. As per Daily Mail, the rumored couple was captured boarding a yacht with Kelsey’s fellow Victoria’s Secret models Jasmine Tookes and Izabel Goulart.
The pair have yet to comment on rumors.
Leto was previously romantically involved with Katy Perry, Scarlett Johanson, and Cameron Diaz.
Merrit was also in a relationship with Olympic Swimmer Conor Dwyer for more than three years; many have speculated that they have broken up.
Kelsey Merritt And Conor Dwyer Breakup & Relationship Timeline
Fans have speculated about their breakup as Dwyer no longer followed Merritt on Instagram. They had celebrated their third anniversary as they went on a romantic getaway in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
The couple started dating in 2018; they met during a vacation in Costa Rica. They kept their relationship private and shared little information during the time they were together.
Dwyer is a swimmer and an Olympic gold medalist. He has won seventeen medals, nine gold, six silver, and two bronze in major international competitions. He was placed second at the 2016 US Olympic Swimming Trials in the 400m freestyle.
In late 2018, Dwyer failed a series of anti-doping tests. Later it was known that he had banned anabolic steroids, namely testosterone in the form of pellets and surgically inserted them into his body. He was banned for 20 months and would likely miss the 2020 Summer Olympics.
He announced that he was retiring from swimming shortly after his suspension.
How Much Is Kelsey Merritt Worth?
Merritt has an estimated worth of $7.12 million; she mostly made her fortune from her professional career in modeling.
While she was in the Philippines, she did commercials with San Miguel Light, Palmolive, and the clothing brand Kashieca. After she earned a graduate degree, she moved to New York and signed with Wilhelmina.
Kelsey had posted on her Instagram on October 9, 2019, announcing that she had signed with new management, The Society in New York City.
She also appeared in the Maybelline commercial. In 2018, she walked for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
She signed her new contract with the Viva Artists Agency on June 13, 2020.