Australian-American model Sahara Ray, who famously had a fling with pop star Justin Bieber in 2016, has checked into rehab for drug and alcohol issues.
The 28-year-old OnlyFans star announced on Monday she was on her first day of a 30-day treatment program at a facility in Miami.
Sahara, who was born in the seaside town of Torquay in Victoria but grew up in LA, will be documenting her recovery on Instagram.
Seeking help: Australian-American model Sahara Ray (pictured), who famously had a fling with pop star Justin Bieber in 2016, has checked into rehab for drug and alcohol issues
Speaking from her bedroom at the facility, she told her 1.1 million followers: ‘Hey, guys, I just wanted to update you and the journey that I’m on right now.
‘I just checked into a mental health, wellness, drug and alcohol addiction treatment centre retreat. It’s really beautiful; it’s in Malibu.
‘I’m really excited to share my story with you guys. I’ll be here for 30 days. This is day one.
‘I’m also documenting everything and I’ll be doing a YouTube video, so you guys can see the really vulnerable side. I’m going to keep it light on Instagram.’
Sahara rose to fame in August 2016 when she was caught by the paparazzi enjoying a skinny dipping session with singer Justin Bieber in Hawaii.
The Baby hitmaker, 27, went on to marry model Hailey Baldwin, 24, in 2018.
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Before hooking up with Justin, she was romantically linked to male supermodel Jordan Barrett and Aussie singer Cody Simpson.
She made headlines again last July when she promised to release a ‘sex tape’ if she reached enough subscribers on adult website OnlyFans.
Sahara is the daughter of Australian big wave surfer Tony Ray.
Like her famous father, she grew up an avid surfer, but gave it up as a teenager to pursue a career in modelling and fashion.
Family: Sahara is the daughter of Australian big wave surfer Tony Ray (left). She is pictured here with her parents in an undated family photo
Catching waves: Like her famous father, she grew up an avid surfer, but gave it up as a teenager to pursue a career in modelling and fashion
She eventually moved to Los Angeles, where she enrolled in The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).
Sahara went on to forge a successful career as a model and even launched her own swimwear line, Sahara Ray Swim.
She is also known for her friendship with British model and socialite Lottie Moss.
Tease: Sahara is also known for her friendship with British model and socialite Lottie Moss. The two women once pretended they were engaged in this suggestive Instagram post
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