She made her name in the Blurred Lines video wearing just a thong. Now she’s better known for her feminist statements and politics — broadcast to her 20 million Instagram followers. As her new film, Welcome Home, is released, here’s what makes Emily Ratajkowski tick.
Do you have a London secret?
Cross Bones graveyard in Southwark.
Best thing a cabbie’s said to you?
Something I couldn’t quite understand because of his accent.
Best place for a first date?
Biggest extravagance?
A giant Indian meal.
What are you proud of?
I think I’m pretty true to myself most of the time.
How much sleep do you get a night?
Eight hours if you want me in a good mood.
What scares you?
Vampires.
What’s your phone background?
My husband [actor and producer Sebastian Bear-McClard].
What’s your favourite book?
At the moment it’s The Island Dwellers by Jen Silverman.
Dinner or dancing?
A long dinner.
Who is your hero?
Susan Sarandon, Prince, Patti Smith, my parents, husband and best friend.
Most romantic thing someone’s done for you?
Fly across the world at the last minute.
What’s your Uber rating?
I’m not looking.
A song that makes you dance like no one’s watching?
Missy Elliott has that effect.
Emily Ratajkowski stars with Aaron Paul in Welcome Home, released on digital download from November 12
