Petra Collins Biography: Age, Height, Collaborations, Wikipedia, Parents, Siblings, Net Worth, Instagram

Petra Collins is a Canadian artist, director of photography, fashion model, and actress who has significantly influenced the creative industry since the early 2010s.

Renowned for her feminine, dreamlike aesthetic, her work captures a distinctive female perspective. She has collaborated with notable artists, directing music videos for Carly Rae Jepsen, Lil Yachty, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Olivia Rodrigo, solidifying her reputation as a visionary filmmaker.

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 on December 21, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She attended Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, where she discovered her passion for photography at age 15. Later, she studied artistic criticism and curatorial practice for two years at the Ontario College of Art and Design.

She is of Hungarian and Canadian descent, though her religious background is not publicly known.

Career

Petra Collins‘ artistic journey began during high school when she assisted photographer Richard Kern and became a subject for Ryan McGinley, one of her mentors.

In 2010, she created “The Ardorous”, an online platform for young female artists, challenging traditional ideologies of femininity and empowering women.

Career Highlights:

• 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:

• Played Agnyss, Triangle Girl in the award-winning Amazon series Transparent (2014–2015).

Fashion:

• Collaborated with Gucci, becoming the face of their 2016 campaign and walking in their Fall/Winter Fashion Show.

Social Media

• 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

As Director

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)

As Actress

TV Series:

• Transparent (2014–2015) – Agnyss, Triangle Girl

Film:

Net Worth

Petra Collins’ estimated net worth is $1 million as of 2024. Her income stems from:

• Photography and art exhibitions.
• Directing high-profile music videos.
• Collaborations with luxury brands like Gucci and Calvin Klein.

Her influence and creativity continue to make her a sought-after name in the art and fashion industries.