Exclusive video:- The model stopped off in Paris to attend a women’s empowerment conference. A one-on-one opportunity to talk about sisterhood, motherhood, and self-confidence.
A year after the release of his book. My body (editions du Seuil), Emily Ratajkowski continues her feminist campaign in her own way. The American model was in the French capital this Thursday, October 20, to take part in talks on women’s “empowerment” organized by hair brand Kérastase (whose muse she has been since 2018). We caught up with her just before her speech to gather some confidences as she embarks on her new life as a new single mom.
In the video, the exclusive interview with Emily Ratakovsky Madame Figaro
Miss Figaro.– It has been a year since your book was published. What brought you?
Emily Ratajkowski. I learned so much while writing this book. So many people have read it and told their friends, mother or sister about it, and seeing it spread across culture has been a joy. I think it gave me a connection with women that I didn’t have before.
You also discovered motherhood this year. What has changed for you, especially in your relationship with your body?
Motherhood changed everything in my life. My number one priority from now on is my son. It also helped me appreciate my body better, appreciate life better. Pregnancy and childbirth are truly a miracle.
All I do is hopefully be a good mother.
Emily Ratajkowski
Are you managing to reconcile your new life as a mother and your career?
It is so difficult to find a balance between personal and professional life. It is necessary to constantly negotiate. Every time I’m with my son, I feel like I’m giving up work, but at the same time, it’s so good. And every time I’m away from my child, I just want to be with him. But I think it’s really important as a mother to set an example for her child by working. All I do is hopefully be a good mother.
Looking back, what advice would you give to a young Emily who started modeling a few years ago to pay for her education?
I would tell him to trust himself more. When we are young, we doubt ourselves so much when our instincts are really good. For me, my journey has been about reconnecting with my instincts.
I believe so much in sisterhood. I think the bonds that unite women are really strong. This relationship can really change the world
Emily Ratajkowski
In your book you wrote that you are “hated by women». Do you think philanthropy and support among women has developed since the “Me too” movement? And do you believe in sisterhood?
I believe so much in sisterhood. I believe in radical compassion for other women. I think the bonds that unite women are really strong. And these relationships can really change the world.
Are there any women who inspire you?
There are so many. My mother, my close friends. There are strong women all around us and I think connecting with them is inspiring.
What’s the best feminist advice you’ve ever been given?
As a woman it is very difficult to exploit what you want and how you feel. I think if you can do that, then communicate that, it can be very, very powerful.
Want to pass on feminist values to your son?
I try to set an example for my son so that he has a strong woman in his life. He’s still really young, but I think it’s important to teach him.
What advice would you give to boost self-confidence?
Gaining self-confidence is a very personal experience. My advice is to remember that people will never be as critical of you as you are. Realizing this can be very helpful. remembering that you are special, wonderful, and that you don’t need to listen to that critical voice.
Beauty rituals you never miss.
Cleanse my face and wear sunscreen.
A never-before-tried hair craziness you’ve been dreaming of doing.
Hair is like a tool of self-expression. For example, getting bangs can be a way of self-expression. I would like to cut them very short one day and I want to try my hand at roux.
Source: Le Figaro
