Emily Ratajkowski to Chronicle Post-Divorce Life in New Book

The 35-year-old model and actress, known for her provocative public persona, continues to lean into the polarizing reputation she established with her 2021 essay collection, My Body. While her debut focused on the commodification of female bodies and industry exploitation—including an allegation against Robin Thicke—her upcoming work shifts toward the personal fallout of her marriage to Sebastian Bear-McClard. In her recent writing, Ratajkowski describes a period of 'compulsive dating' as a way to reclaim her identity beyond the role of a mother to her five-year-old son, Sylvester Apollo Bear.

Readers can expect the new book to navigate the breakdown of her marriage and the subsequent media scrutiny. Ratajkowski revealed that intimacy with her ex-husband ceased six months after their son’s birth, leading to their separation less than a year later. While she has remained tight-lipped regarding specific infidelity allegations involving Bear-McClard, she has previously signaled agreement with public criticism directed at him. The memoir is also expected to address her high-profile dating life, potentially touching on past romances with figures like Pete Davidson and Harry Styles, whose 2023 encounter with Ratajkowski caused significant friction with her then-friend Olivia Wilde.