Emily Ratajkowski’s popularity has been growing exponentially in the past few years. She’s walked in countless fashion shows, modelled for several major brands, and now she has over 28 million followers on Instagram.
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It was in 2013 when her career first skyrocketed after her appearance in Robin Thicke's music video for his hit song Blurred Lines. While the song may be a party favourite for people all over the world, for Ratajkowski, it's been tainted with sexual assault.
On the set of Blurred Lines
According to The Sunday Times, the model has accused the singer of sexually groping her on the set of the music video and the whole incident has been detailed in her upcoming book My Body, which is going to be released on 9 November. She wrote in the book that Thicke came on the set drunk and added that:
Out of nowhere, I felt the coolness and foreignness of a stranger's hands cupping my bare breasts from behind. I instinctively moved away, looking back at Robin Thicke.
He gave a goofy smile and staggered back, his eyes hidden behind his sunglasses.
Witness
Her claims are also being backed up by Diane Martel, director of Thicke’s video, who saw the whole scene unfold with her very own eyes. She told The Sunday Times:
I remember the moment that he grabbed her breasts. He was standing behind her as they were both in profile.
She said that she shouted at the singer, and he consequently apologised for his actions. But despite the deeply uncomfortable encounter, Ratajkowski continued working with him. She said:
I didn’t react – not really, not like I should have.
I pushed my chin forward and shrugged, avoiding eye contact, feeling the heat of humiliation pump through my body.
Thicke has yet to comment on her accusations.
