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Emily Ratajkowski’s interview with Harper’s Bazaar

Since becoming a mom,Emily Ratajkowskisays her priorities have never been more clear.

In acover storyfor Harper’s Bazaar’s November issue, Ratajkowski opens up about being a mom to 19-month-old sonSylvester Apolloand shares how motherhood has caused a major shift in her life.

“I’ve never had such clear priorities in my life,” said the model. “Number one is Sly, and that’s that.”

TheMy Bodyauthor, 31, explained that in her new role as a mom, she’s had to “re-evaluate” what’s important.

“It’s made me re-evaluate what’s important to me, like, what do I want to teach my son?” she added.

Ratajkowski shares her son with exSebastian Bear-McClard. The former pair were married for four years before shefiled for divorcein September.

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Emily Ratajkowski’s interview with Harper’s Bazaar

In July, a source close to Ratajkowski confirmed to PEOPLE thatthe couple had split.

“They split recently. It was Em’s decision. She is doing okay. She is strong and focused on her son. She loves being a mom,” the insider told PEOPLE at the time.

Ratajkowski gave fans a glimpse at Sylvester’s first year of life. “1 year of Sly,” she wrote. “Happy birthday to my sweet boy.”

She said the day of her son’s birth was “the most magical day of my life,” before adding that he “has brought me joy and magic I’d never imagined.”

source: people.com