Model Emily Ratajkowski Blasts 'New York Times' Writer for Calling Melania Trump a 'Hooker'

Emily Ratajkowski blasted a 'New York Times' writer for referring to first lady Melania Trump as a "hooker."

On Monday morning model/actress Emily Ratajkowski sent out a trio of tweets castigating a New York Times writer (whom she refused to name) for referring to first lady Melania Trump as a "hooker" at a New York Fashion Week event at which they sat next to each other. 

Sat next to a journalist from the NYT last night who told me "Melania is a hooker." Whatever your politics it's crucial to call this out for

— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) February 13, 2017

what it is: slut shaming. I don't care about her nudes or sexual history and no one should.

— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) February 13, 2017

Gender specific attacks are disgusting sexist bullshit.

— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) February 13, 2017

The statement that the writer made was seemingly in regard to nude pictures of Melania that reemerged during the 2016 campaign, as well as a lawsuit over an unfounded allegation that she used to be an escort. Ratajkowski's defense apparently came to the first lady's attention, as she tweeted out a generality about supporting all women, and tagged Ratajkowski in it:

Applause to all women around the world who speak up, stand up and support other women! @emrata #PowerOfEveryWoman #PowerOfTheFirstLady

— Melania Trump 45 Archived (@FLOTUS45) February 14, 2017

Though he wasn't named, Jacob Bernstein turned out to be the guy on the business end of the public lecture. Bernstein was reprimanded by his editors (never fun) and also took to his own account for a four-part apology:

This is a four part tweet. 1. I want to take ownership of a mistake I made.

— Jacob Bernstein (@BernsteinJacob) February 14, 2017

2. Speaking at a party in what I thought was a personal conversation, I nevertheless made a stupid remark about the first lady.

— Jacob Bernstein (@BernsteinJacob) February 14, 2017

3. My editors have made it clear my behavior was not in keeping with the standards of the Times, and I agree.

— Jacob Bernstein (@BernsteinJacob) February 14, 2017

4. My mistake, referring to unfounded rumors, shouldn’t reflect on anyone else and I apologize profusely.

— Jacob Bernstein (@BernsteinJacob) February 14, 2017

Guess trying to talk up a model by calling another model a "hooker" probably wasn't the best tactic, especially to a woman whose pinned tweet is this:

women choosing when and how they want to share their sexuality and bodies.

— Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) November 30, 2016

Damn, who would've thought?

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