Emily Ratajkowski Set To Open Up About Her Divorce In Upcoming Memoir

Emily Ratajkowski is gearing up to share the intimate and intricate details of her divorce from Sebastian Bear-McClard in an upcoming memoir.

Known for her unapologetic opinions, like keeping her son away from toxic masculinity, her candid exploration will definitely captivate readers.

The star model, fresh from her split with ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard, is not shying away from sharing her experience with divorce.

In an interview with Vogue Australia, the 32-year-old expressed her intention to pen down her thoughts on divorce, aiming to break the silence surrounding first marriages. 

While discussing her future book, she said, "I can't believe there aren't more books about first marriages failing. I've read a lot of literature about divorce, but it tends to be about families ending after children have grown up." 

But Ratajkowski is not just shedding light on her journey; she is also on a mission to challenge the stigma around young women divorcing. "I do think so many women are divorcing at younger ages, and it's such a taboo, and there's such stigma around it," she shared. 

The mother-of-one also highlighted the changing dynamics where financial independence empowers women to leave toxic relationships. In her words, "Our world has changed so much because women are making, if not the same amount of pay, more money than their partners. And then also carrying the burden of the emotional and physical responsibilities, the labor at home."  

As the actress delved into writing about the evolving landscape of marriage, she also confronted the imbalance of responsibilities and questioned societal expectations. 

"Marriage isn't always as fair of a deal as it used to be, or at least how it was supposed to be," she asserted before adding, "I'm not sure if it was ever a fair deal, so it shouldn't be shameful for them to walk away from that s— deal. I would like to write about that more."

Ratajkowski's revelation about her upcoming memoir comes days after she opened up about her parenting dynamic as a single mother.

The "Entourage" star embraced motherhood with the birth of her son Sylvester "Sly" Apollo in March 2021.  In an insightful conversation with philosopher Amia Srinivasan to promote her book of essays, "My Body," the "Gone Girl" actress shared her approach to parenting, offering a glimpse into her commitment to cultivating a compassionate mindset.

Acknowledging the complexities of gender dynamics, the "Blurred Lines" video vixen expressed her dedication to teaching Sly about the power imbalances that women often navigate. 

The best I can do is teach him compassion and about these power dynamics that men don't have to inspect in the way that women do, and make him aware of them and make him care about them," she explained.

Ratajkowski also reflected on societal limitations imposed by toxic masculinity and highlighted her concern for the tiny tot, emphasizing her commitment to shield him from the constraints that traditional gender roles impose.

She took a page out of her own life to set an example of what she meant, stating, "I see it in my life, the ways that it limits men, and how depressing their existence and their lives can be when they have to adopt this toxic masculinity."

The London native also addressed her initial desire for a daughter, later revealing her relief when she learned she was having a son. Speaking with Elle's Lisa Taddeo, Ratajkowski noted that her relief stemmed from a desire to protect her child from premature sexualization. 

She shared, "I wanted a daughter initially, but when I found out I was having a son, I was so relieved. I want more children, so it might be something I deal with later—being sexualized way before puberty and being aware of it."

Recalling her childhood, the model revealed: "I have a memory: I did a sexy move down the wall of my parents' kitchen. I was probably in first grade, and my parents were like, 'Where did you learn that?' I was like, 'I fricking learned it. That's what women do.'"