Emily Ratajkowski sparked serious internet backlash after posing topless while pretending to breastfeed a lifelike baby doll for a personal essay in New York Magazine's The Cut.
Publishing on June 12, the raw piece titled Motherf*cker details her transition into single motherhood following the collapse of her marriage to film producer Sebastian Bear-McClard. The cover image and behind-the-scenes photos featured the 35-year-old model wearing an open leather jacket and Gucci attire while exposing her chest, while she was holding a realistic prop baby to her breast. In some frames, she poses while holding a martini glass.
Many critics slammed the star for sexualizing breastfeeding, as fans condemned the imagery as senseless, arguing that blending a simulated infant feeding stance with high fashion did not make sense.
Many observers didn't like seeing her mixing alcohol with parenting, as it gave off a wrong message, asking her to think twice before taking part in tone deaf shoots.