Kim Kardashian sent the internet into a frenzy with selfies, and celebrities everywhere are coming to her defence. In particular, her sister Kylie, and famous model Emily Ratajkowski.
Ratakowski recently wrote a powerful essay for Lena Dunham’s website Lenny Letter, which highlighted her refusal to apologize for her sexuality, an essay she suggested men read – in particular Piers Morgan, after he dedicated an entire column to Kim’s selfie, saying it was time for her to cover up.
She wrote: “Even if being sexualised by society’s gaze is demeaning, there must be a space where women can still be sexual when they choose to be.” Amen to that.
Love when a man comments on a woman's decision to post a nude photo. Her body, her career. Sexist bullsh*t. @KimKardashian
— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) March 8, 2016
Also love that when a woman stands up for herself everyone thinks it must be her dude speaking for her. @KimKardashian
— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) March 8, 2016
And now, as an objectified woman in the entertainment industry, she’s joined forces with Kim – arguably the most objectified woman in the world – to put an end to slut-shaming. But she wasn’t alone, and shortly after, Kylie and even Sharon Osborne had taken to Instagram to show their support!
