Emily Ratajkowski posted images of herself inside a luxurious private jet while modeling athleisure attire she called her “uniform” in a sponsored Instagram post on February 17. The 34-year-old model and actress received backlash for this choice of setting, considering her prior harsh remarks about a 2025 Blue Origin space flight as “disgusting” and funded by a company “single-handedly destroying the planet.”
Industry Source Calls Out Ratajkowski’s Contradictory Message
An industry insider expressed frustration with Ratajkowski’s private jet photo, labeling her as a hypocrite for condemning environmental harm publicly while benefiting financially from promoting luxury travel. The source told In Touch,
“She has no problem with her own carbon footprint or glamorizing it when it benefits her with a payday!”
Background on Ratajkowski’s Criticism of Blue Origin Space Flight
Last year in April 2025, Ratajkowski criticized the Blue Origin mission that included notable passengers such as Jeff Bezos’ wife Lauren Sánchez, journalist Gayle King, and singer Katy Perry. In a TikTok video later deleted, she stated,
“That’s end times s***t. Like, this is beyond parody. Look at the state of the world, and think about how many resources went into putting these women into space, and for what?”
Public Backlash and Responses to Ratajkowski’s Remarks
She encountered immediate backlash from social media users. One commenter responded,
“Did you see all the pics floating around today of @emrata photographing herself boarding private jets? Hypocrite trash.”
Another criticized her perceived double standards, writing,
“So only [she] is allowed to overanalyze other people? As if we don’t see the damage she does to the environment with all her jet trips and the consumerism she sells.”
Blue Origin Passengers Respond to Critics
The flight’s passengers addressed the criticism directly. Gayle King said on Extra,
“We’ve had some cranky Yankees and haters. I’ve heard you. I’m not going to let you steal our joy, but most people are really excited and cheering us on and realize what this mission means to young women, young girls and boys, too.”
Former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe echoed this sentiment during a post-launch press conference:
“I wish those who are criticizing the mission could read the messages in my inbox.”
Implications and Continued Debate Over Environmental Impact and Public Figures
Emily Ratajkowski’s private jet photo reignites the conversation around celebrity environmental responsibilities and carbon footprints, especially when they voice condemnation of high-profile space missions. Her recent post illustrates the complexities public figures face when personal branding and environmental ethics collide, highlighting tensions between personal actions and public statements on sustainability.
