Model Behavior

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In a chat with Ocean Drive, Sports Illustrated model Emily Ratajkowski takes a stand for women and their bodies, saying "[t]he female body is a beautiful thing, and it should be embraced and celebrated, and there's nothing wrong with being comfortable in your own skin." Words to the wise. As for her feelings on Miami's steamy weather (which often requires more confidence than clothes), [s]omething about it is kinda sexy." [OceanDrive]