Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski has asked comedian Celeste Barber to stop recreating her Instagram photos, calling it ‘fundamentally sexist’ and saying she wants to control her own image.
Emily Ratajkowski, a model and actress known for her provocative Instagram posts, has asked comedian Celeste Barber to stop mimicking her photos. Barber, an Australian comedian, has been recreating celebrity Instagram posts, including Ratajkowski’s, as a form of satire. However, Ratajkowski has taken issue with Barber’s recreations, calling it “fundamentally sexist” and saying she wants to control her own image.
Ratajkowski has previously spoken about how her looks have held her back professionally and has written about the objectification of women in her book “My Body.”
She has also addressed the situation on her podcast, “High Low with EmRata,” saying she finds the constant scrutiny of female influencers to be sexist.
Barber has responded to the drama, saying she understands Ratajkowski’s perspective but also believes in the importance of satire and comedy.
The situation has sparked a wider conversation about the role of satire in society and the impact of social media on body image.
Ratajkowski’s request has been met with both support and criticism, with some arguing that she is trying to stifle free speech and others praising her for standing up for herself.
The situation raises important questions about ownership and control in the digital age, as well as the role of comedy in challenging societal norms.
In recent years, Ratajkowski has become increasingly vocal about issues of sexism and objectification, using her platform to speak out against injustices and promote body positivity.
Her request to Barber is just the latest example of this, and it has sparked a wider conversation about the need for greater respect and understanding in online interactions.
Barber, on the other hand, has built a career on her comedic recreations of celebrity posts, and has argued that her work is meant to be lighthearted and humorous.
However, Ratajkowski’s request has forced her to confront the potential impact of her work on others, and to consider the ways in which her comedy may be perceived.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Ratajkowski and Barber will resolve their differences. However, one thing is clear: the incident has sparked an important conversation about the need for greater respect and understanding in online interactions, and the role of comedy in challenging societal norms.
