I was born in London and lived there until I was five. We traveled a lot. But really San Diego is my hometown. It's where I went to high school.
Emily RatajkowskiI started modeling when I was - not older, but not 12. I have a mom who's a feminist, she's an English professor, an intellectual. She really gave me the equipment to understand that you can celebrate yourself without putting yourself down or needing to apologize for the way you look. I think that attitude is really crucial for a model.
Emily RatajkowskiA woman can be seeking attention and also make a statement.They don't need to be mutually exclusive.
Emily RatajkowskiThe movie industry has been contacting me. I have been auditioning - that's actually why I am in California. I was here meeting with studios and auditioning.
Emily RatajkowskiWe all have an idea of what we look like, and then you see a giant picture of yourself and you're like, "Oh my god, wait, that's me?" And it's such a specific version of me, with styling, and art direction... It's like when you hear yourself on a recording, and you go, "That's what I sound like?!" That's how I feel when I see images of me.
Emily Ratajkowski