I 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 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 RatajkowskiThe way we are annoying them, being playful and having a good time with our body - it's something very important for young women today to have that confidence. I think it's actually celebrating women and their bodies.
Emily RatajkowskiWe are more than just our bodies, but that doesn't mean we have to be shamed for them or our sexuality.
Emily RatajkowskiBeing part of a patriarchal society, it kind of helped me figure out what I was all about.
Emily Ratajkowski