The model ("Blurred Lines") and actress (Gone Girl) explained in a Harper’s Bazaar essay (quote) “Sometimes, letting my body hair grow out makes me feel sexy.”
Throughout her 20s, Emily Ratajkowski has tried to break free from a misogynistic construct that women who dress a particular way will never be respected. That’s why, when she protested against a Supreme Court nominee, Emily chose to go without a bra under her white tank top.
She concluded her essay (quote) “I’m not saying that every woman needs to connect with their inner Thotiana. Women can and should be able to represent themselves however they want -- whether it’s in a burka or a string bikini.” (Harper’s Bazaar)