Sara Treleaven Blakely, better known as Sara Blakely, is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist in the United States. Blakely is the founder of the Spanx brand of intimate apparel in the United States, founded in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned $5000 as a fax machine salesperson and used it to establish her business. She launched her industry and later became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. In 2021, she sold the majority of her Spanx shareholding to Blackstone.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Sara Blakely |
|---|---|
| Age | 52 Years |
| Nick Name | Sara |
| Birth Name | Sara Treleaven Blakely |
| Birth Date | 27 February 1971 |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | Businesswoman |
| Place Of Birth | Clearwater, Florida |
| Birth Nation | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous For | The founder of an American intimate apparel company, Spanx |
| Father | John Blakely |
| Mother | Ellen Ford |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Brothers | Ford Blakely |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Converted to Judaism |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| High School | Clearwater High School |
| University | Florida State University |
| Education | Degree in Communication |
| Position | CEO of Spanx |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Jesse Itzler |
| Married Date | 2008 |
| Children | 4 |
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 132 lbs (60 kg) |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Source of Wealth | Business |
| Net Worth | $1.2 billion |
Biography and Early Life
Sara Blakely was born on 27 February 1971 in Los Angeles, California. Sara Treleaven Blakely is her given name. Her birthplace is in the United States of America, in Clearwater. She is an American citizen. She was born to John Blakely and Ellen Ford. Sara has one brother, Ford Blakely. She is of white ethnic origin and a convert to Judaism. Pisces is her zodiac sign.
In terms of education, she attended Clearwater High School. She attended Florida State University after graduating from high school. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Brigham Young University.
