To me, 'sexy' is a kind of beauty, a kind of self-expression, one that is to be celebrated.
— Emily Ratajkowski
The thing to know is love yourself and find the bathing suits that make you feel comfortable and just rock it.
If you don't feel good in the bathing suit, you're not going to look good.
People will say, 'How do I get abs like you?' I don't know. We're all different. If my girlfriend did what I did, hiking and yoga for a workout, it would affect her body in a different way. That's the message that I really want to get out there. I'm trying to counteract that culture.
I think always what happens when you ask men questions on the red carpet, it's always based on what projects they're working on, whatever they're about, rather than this, 'Give us little tips for all of us women'... because we're all the same. Questions should just be more individual.
I think 'Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned' might be a perfect book.
I signed with an acting agent first; I wasn't really interested in signing with a modeling agent. But that same day, they said, 'You should go over to Ford.'
Desire is normal. Attention is normal, and that's okay.
I wouldn't say I am the type of girl who craves Doritos, but I definitely love a good cupcake sometimes. Or a croissant in the morning.
My hair is very straight - people always think that I've ironed it when I get to set.
Every woman, whether or not they're comfortable with the term 'feminist,' probably wants to be equal to men, and that is fundamentally what feminism is about.
Your bikini should compliment your dress, and they should work together to frame your body. It's just like layering a T-shirt under a blazer. Just keep your proportions in mind.
Don't buy anything online that you'd laugh at buying in real life.
I always have sort of been someone who has contradictory parts, and I haven't tried to uncomplicate myself. I've sort of let things seem contradictory, and sometimes it really confuses people. I don't know if it's working all the time, but I'd rather do that than try to sell myself as one thing or another.
People have told me to change it over the years, but my dad is always saying, 'Never change your name!' My middle name is O'Hara, so it's a pretty epic name. Emily O'Hara Ratajkowski.
The truth is that both groups want to be noticed. Yet we view a man's desire for attention as a natural instinct; with a woman, we label her a narcissist.
I love men's butts.
My mum bought discounted tickets for shows like 'Cats' and 'Les Miserables'; I became completely enamoured.
I always say, 'Do you have a body? Then you're swimsuit ready.' That's all you need to worry about.
I genuinely hit puberty before everyone.
Female empowerment is always something that I've felt. It's not about just being a model; it's about women in general.
I like to be asked about the projects I'm working on. I like to be asked about the books I'm reading, the things I'm interested in, what's exciting me right now, or even politics. Sometimes that's fun.
Generally, I just think there is a real lacking in men knowing how to hit on women.
A selfie is a sort of interesting way to reclaim the gaze, right? You're looking at yourself and taking a photo while looking at everyone. But also, who cares?
The world should not be exclusive of the ideal body. It has to include all ideals, all bodies.
I like to keep it really balanced to give my body energy and also be healthy.
I do my own makeup for events and red carpet stuff.
What's so dumb is that women are 50 per cent of the population, and they want to spend money to see movies where they're portrayed as three-dimensional characters.
I want to know who is spending $1,000 on a sweater! That makes no sense!
It's rare to meet somebody who's secure with herself, confident in who they are, and doesn't have anything to apologize for.
I enjoy modeling. I feel that acting is more fulfilling for me, and you definitely have a lot more to contribute as an actress than you do as a model, but that being said, when I shoot with a really incredible photographer, it's exciting and inspiring.
Wanting attention is genderless. It's human.
The ideal feminist world shouldn't be one where women suppress their human instincts for attention and desire. We shouldn't be weighed down with the responsibility of explaining our every move. We shouldn't have to apologize for wanting attention, either. We don't owe anyone an explanation.
I grew up eating street tacos and burritos on the beach, so I like people who can eat and aren't afraid to show it.
I'm not always going to like the paparazzi photos, but I'm still going to go to lunch with my boyfriend.
I'm completely bathing suit-obsessed, and I love lurking on Instagram looking for the best bikinis.
I cook a lot, so that really helps: You know how much salt and sugar and all of that kind of stuff you are putting in your body.
I feel like it's always about how this girl stays thin, or what one girl is doing to another, and it shouldn't be that way.
I drive a Nissan Versa and would never spend real money on a car because I destroy things.
I don't know what it is, but French men love me.
A woman can be seeking attention and also make a statement.They don't need to be mutually exclusive.
I want to establish myself as someone who can act and doesn't have to rely on my figure or modelling background.
I'm a carnivore. I really like to eat meat. I crave iron, so I am definitely not the kind of person who you will find eating a salad.
I don't go out that much - usually it's just dinner.
If you're a sexy actress, it's hard to get serious roles. You get offered the same thing they've seen you in. People are like sheep, and they're like, 'Oh, that's what she does well.'
For me personally, I cannot spend a certain amount of money on anything but shoes, a coat, a purse, and that's it. I could never spend more than $1K on a sweater. I'm only going to wear it twice. But you go online, and you see incredibly expensive sweaters selling out constantly.
I'd rather just be who I am and get the kind of movies that I want or the kind of modeling jobs I want based on who I am, really.
One thing that I can say is that I think it's important that there's some sort of celebration of beautiful women that isn't just exploitive.
It's absurd to think that desire for attention doesn't drive both women and men. Why are women scrutinized for it more, then?
Your body is your body; it's natural. Learn to love yourself for it.
