Emily Ratajkowski is a woman of many parts—she’s a mother, a model, an actress, an entrepreneur, and a best-selling author.
In addition, she has also taken on a new role as a podcast host, “discussing everything from politics and feminism to sex and TikTok” on High Low with EmRata.
Commencement Speaker at Hunter College
More recently, Ratajkowski added ‘college commencement speaker’ to her extensive list of credentials after being invited to deliver a commencement address to Hunter College’s Class of 2023.
Emily Ratajkowski has been invited to deliver a commencement address to Hunter College’s Class of 2023 on January 19, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Inspiring Message to Graduates
Continuously proving that she’s far more than just a hot body, Emily shared an inspiring message to the graduating class while wearing a purple cap and gown.
She shared her experience of leaving college to pursue modeling, opened up about imposter syndrome, and emphasized the importance of celebrating an accomplishment.
Reflecting on Her College Experience
The 31-year-old model attended UCLA for a year before starting to model full-time.
Reflecting on her decision to drop out of college, she recalled: “I never made it to my own college graduation. I dropped out in the wake of the 2008 economic collapse, choosing the financial security I hoped modeling would bring over what I really wanted to do, which was to learn and to make things.”
Emily Ratajkowski recalls quitting college to pursue a career in modeling (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
“Modeling paid more than what my friends made working service industry jobs and I was terrified of being saddled with student loan debt. I also knew that my window for this opportunity was limited. Everyone reminded me that women have an expiration date. So I gave up on my education and instead focused on work.”
The Importance of Celebrating Achievements
Sharing a snippet of her speech on Instagram, Ratajkowski can be heard discussing imposter syndrome and urging students to celebrate such a significant milestone.
Emily Ratajkowski opens up about her experience with imposter syndrome and urges students to celebrate their achievement (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
“It’s hard to celebrate myself, not as an imposter in a body, but as a soul deserving of joy. And I bet a few people here feel the same way. So, if you can’t celebrate yourself, maybe do it for others; for the friends and family that greeted you when you returned home after your long day, who listened to you complain about your workload and your schedule, who encouraged you when you were filled with stress and hopelessness—for the loved ones who fill this audience, who can remember when you first had the idea to try and get this degree and cheered you on when you were sure you’d never make it.”
“The people in your life who love you are a precious gift; treat them as such, enjoy them as such, celebrate with them.”
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Launching High Low With EmRata Podcast
Emily Ratajkowski partnered with Sony Music Entertainment to launch her podcast, High Low with EmRata. The inaugural episode premiered on November 1, and three episodes will be produced each week.
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On Tuesdays, Emily will “host an intimate conversation with a special guest, including celebrities, incredible authors, close friends, and people I admire.” On Thursdays, she will bring a “monologue episode” and offer her own views and opinions on various topics “from politics and feminism to sex and TikTok.”
The third episode, High Low: Talk Back, is a bonus episode available exclusively to subscribers. Emily reviews the comments and answers questions submitted by the listeners, allowing her fans to participate in the discussion.
Emily’s Fashion and Style Insights
A day before the graduation rites, Emily Ratajkowski was pictured looking fresh on her way to the Sony Entertainment Building for her weekly podcast.
Emily Ratajkowski heads to Sony Entertainment Building in a Yeezy jacket and New Balance shoes for her weekly podcast High Low with Emrata on January 18, 2023 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
She flashed her washboard abs in a white cropped tee paired with black joggers and gray New Balance 574 dad sneakers. A cream-colored denim jacket by Yeezy topped off her casual fit.
The Inamorata CEO showcased her natural beauty with a no-makeup makeup look and accessorized with eyeglasses, hoop earrings, and a black bag slung across her body. Keeping the look laid back, Emily wore her brunette hair down in soft waves.
Emily Ratajkowski looks fresh with barely-there makeup, fringed hairstyle, and eyeglasses (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Spotlight on Emily’s Latest Fashion Moments
The previous day, Emily was effortlessly stylish in an all-leather look, donning an oversized brown-red leather jacket over a pair of black leather straight-leg pants.
Braving the winter weather, the mom-of-one kept her 32C breasts under wraps as she layered a black hoodie underneath her coat and finished with Loewe Ballet Runner sneakers.
Emily Ratajkowski stays warm and cozy in a brown-red leather jacket, black leather pants, and Loewe sneakers (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Highlighting Emily’s Signature Sneaker Style
Available at Mytheresa, these low-top shoes feature panels of buffed leather, suede, and nylon in a white and off-white combination.
They also have round toes, tonal laces, a logo-embossed leather patch at the padded tongues, tonal leather logo appliques at the sides, and tan-colored treaded rubber soles.
These low-top paneled buffed leather, suede, and nylon sneakers boast a ballet flat silhouette with round toes, tonal laces, logo appliques, and treaded rubber soles
Sebastian Bear-McClard’s ex-wife, who was recently seen on a date with comedian Eric Andre in NYC, matched her makeup with her outfit.
She applied nude lipstick to her lips and a glowing, heavy blush to her cheeks, hiding her eyes behind a pair of Versace by Fendi V1 Fendace sunglasses.
Wearing her fringed tresses around her shoulders, the My Body author carried her essentials in a black Hermes’ “Constance” bag.
Emily Ratajkowski carries a black Hermes back over her shoulder and hides her eyes behind a pair of Versace by Fendi V1 Fendace sunglasses (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Earlier this month, Emily was spotted channeling a ‘90s cool girl look in a two-piece gray outfit from Coperni’s Fall 2022 collection.
Flaunting her slender torso, the iCarly actress wore a $1,060 gray herringbone wool-blend tweed jacket that had a skinny leather belt and an ultra-cropped hem. She paired it with the coordinating herringbone wool-blend tweed mini wrap skirt.
Emily Ratajkowski flashes her abs and legs in a Coperni gray houndstooth crop top and mini wrap skirt (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
She kept the look stylish with gold hoop earrings, gold rings, a black purse, and a pair of tortoiseshell-framed sunnies.
Pete Davidson’s ex-girlfriend reinvented the schoolgirl look by teaming a pair of thigh-high black socks with her favorite New Balance 574 sneakers in dominant white suede with hints of red and a gummy sole.
Emily Ratajkowski completes her ’90s cool-girl look with thigh-high socks and New Balance 574 sneakers (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages / Cover Images)