Emily Ratajkowski Posted a Nude Mom Photo Dump — but the Commenters Shamed Something Else Entirely

Emily Ratajkowski’s latest photo dump had all the usual ingredients for a good old-fashioned mom-shaming: sun-drenched selfies, summer fashion, a glimpse of her 4-year-old son Sly — and yes, a fully nude sunbathing shot tossed casually into the mix. But this time, the Instagram comment section didn’t go after her for the nudity. They pivoted, fast.

The carousel showed Ratajkowski enjoying a late-summer trip to Italy. Her followers saw trattoria snaps, an Alfa Romeo Spider, and her son dancing by an olive tree. Nestled in among the scenic views and toddler candids was a photo of the model reclining nude on a lounge chair, wearing nothing but a red baseball cap and a look that said, yes, I know what I’m doing. Historically, this would’ve sparked the usual cycle of “you’re a mom, put some clothes on!” — the kind of criticism she’s fielded for years.

Instead? A full 180.

“You need to eat a few peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,” one commenter wrote. “You’re very beautiful young woman, but your rib cage not so.” Another chimed in: “When you start seeing the whole rib cage it means you might need to put some weight on.” Others speculated about medication — “Stop with the Wegovy ????????” — or offered their own strange diet solutions, like one who asked, “Emily can I offer you a porcupine sandwich? It’s a typical Italian food.” (You can see the photos on her Instagram.)

It wasn’t just the usual trolls, either. Several commenters attempted to cloak the critique in concern: “I’m not one to typically say this,” one wrote, “but this is looking unhealthy. Take care of yourself whatever health struggles you’re going through.”

This kind of body policing — especially toward mothers — is nothing new for Ratajkowski. In recent years, she’s been slammed for everything from being “too sexy” to dressing her son in clothes strangers deemed “not good enough.” In early 2024, she posted, “Shame on you all,” after her comments were filled with strangers telling her she didn’t “deserve to be a mom.”

This week’s backlash might’ve shifted its focus, but the message remains the same: If you’re a mother in the public eye, the internet will always find a new way to tell you you’re doing something wrong.

Before you go, click here for more celebrities who’ve spoken out about being body-shamed.