I did go to UCLA for art, but the other option was going to Sarah Lawrence and doing creative writing all the way. So that is part of the reason I love to read so much.
Emily Ratajkowski
The female body is a beautiful thing, and it should be embraced and celebrated.
I genuinely hit puberty before everyone.
Your body is your body; it's natural. Learn to love yourself for it.
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?
I don't know that it needs to be a transition from modeling to acting. I think that they can both exist at the same time.
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.
To me, 'sexy' is a kind of beauty, a kind of self-expression, one that is to be celebrated.
I'm not always going to like the paparazzi photos, but I'm still going to go to lunch with my boyfriend.
The thing to know is love yourself and find the bathing suits that make you feel comfortable and just rock it.
I'm more of a Smithwick's or Bulmer's girl than a pint of Guinness.
I think that there are a lot of male writers and directors in Hollywood, and a lot of the female characters you do see are really one-dimensional, but I think that's changing more and more as there are more women taking control in Hollywood.
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.
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.
Wanting attention is genderless. It's human.
I always say, 'Do you have a body? Then you're swimsuit ready.' That's all you need to worry about.
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.
I sleep the best in my own bed, which is too bad because I'm not sleeping in my bed enough.
It sounds really cliched, but just be true to who you are.
I met Patti Smith, which is not Hollywood, but that really blew my mind. I love her. We were at a very small party, too, on a boat, and I totally fanned out. I told her that I loved her, and wasn't cool at all.
I didn't want to act in high school, because I was sick of auditioning for Nickelodeon, Disney mean girls, or the cheerleader.
I spent most of my time with adults because although my parents were older when they had me, they're really like teenagers. I sort of became the third musketeer.
There's nothing wrong with being comfortable in your own skin. If anything, it can be really beautiful.
I love men's butts.
A woman can be seeking attention and also make a statement.They don't need to be mutually exclusive.
I'm completely bathing suit-obsessed, and I love lurking on Instagram looking for the best bikinis.
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.
I drive a Nissan Versa and would never spend real money on a car because I destroy things.
I suck at surfing. I can't pull myself up.
Don't buy anything online that you'd laugh at buying in real life.
I grew up in San Diego, California, and I spent a lot of time in the summer basically living in a bathing suit, you know, get in the car and drive straight to the beach and spend the entire day in that thing, so I always approached bathing suits thinking that they are very much like outfits.
I really like beef jerky. If we go to a gas station, I have to buy beef jerky.
I have great childhood memories cow-tipping, going off and getting lost in the bog for hours, and coming home covered in dirt.
The main criticism that I get is, 'Aren't you just conforming to a patriarchal standard of beauty?' Well, this is just the body I was given. I didn't do anything to it - it's just my body. But even if I had altered it, that would be fine, too.
I didn't necessarily intend it for myself, but it just happens with Instagram and Twitter; people come up to me and call me Emrata; they don't call me Emily. That's my brand, my identity.
I actually don't wear fragrance. I always feel like I smell cheap. I guess I just haven't found one that's not overpowering or too sweet. Even when I try one of the super masculine scents, I just think, 'I don't want to smell like a man.' Besides, I like my own scent.
Generally, I just think there is a real lacking in men knowing how to hit on women.
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.
It's rare to meet somebody who's secure with herself, confident in who they are, and doesn't have anything to apologize for.
There's a reason ISIS exists, which is because we've invaded countries, and they hate the Western world. I'm not forgiving them; I'm just saying there's a reason.
I'm not about anything special - I don't use a trainer or anything like that. And really just eating healthy, eating balanced, knowing what is good and, when you push it too far, easing up and getting back on track.
I like going in the ocean and leaving my hair for two days with the saltwater beachy look. I think that is part of the reason I would love to cut my hair short. I just wouldn't ever have to think about it.
When people are like, 'College! Oh my God! Ultimate freedom!' I didn't feel that way. My roommates were loving hitting the town, but I wasn't as psyched about going to the frats.
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.
Lunch is usually a salad or a sandwich. If I'm on set, I'll have catering, but I'm well behaved with that stuff. It's easy to go crazy - they know how to feed you.
For me it's always about trying to consistently maintain a fit and body-conscious eating schedule so three days before I'm not like, 'Oh my God - I have a bathing suit shoot I have to do.'
I'm really sick of the 'one percent' that is taking all the money from this country, draining the middle class, making it nonexistent.
Nudity isn't something people should take offense to.
It's absurd to think that desire for attention doesn't drive both women and men. Why are women scrutinized for it more, then?
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.
