She began modeling as a teenager and competed in Seventeen Magazine’s cover model contest, finishing second behind 35,000 others.

She was subsequently highlighted as “An Up & Coming Star” on Oprah Winfrey’s show and began working with renowned Italian photographer Giovanni Leonardi, appearing on various worldwide magazine covers.

She began her career in television and movies after helping with the launch of Von Dutch when she was 18 years old. She worked as an actress and stuntwoman and an associate producer and producer behind the camera.

Since 2019, Eli has landed four leading roles in feature films after appearing in hundreds of music videos, national commercials, television programs, and movies.