Emily Ratajkowski.Photo: Gotham/FilmMagicEmily Ratajkowskiis enjoying a newfound sense of “freedom” following her recent split fromSebastian Bear-McClard.In a new interview withVariety, the 31-year-old actress and model said she is “newly single for basically the first time in my life ever.““And I just feel like I’m kind of enjoying the freedom of not being super worried about how I’m being perceived,” she added.Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard were married for four years before shefiled for divorcein September. They share 19-month-old sonSylvester.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ratajkowski also described howTikTokhas become the perfect medium for her to express herself to her 1.8 million followers without worrying about others' opinions due to its “unfiltered” nature.“I enjoy vulnerability and radical honesty, so TikTok is a perfect medium for that,” she told the magazine.For more on Emily Ratajkowski, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.On her account, Ratajkowski makes videos about a wide range of gender-related topics, including the#MeToo movement. She admitted toVarietythat she gets plenty of criticism for being outspoken about her views on gender equality.“Women seeking attention is always the classic misogyny hot topic. It’s really what gets people going, to accuse a woman of seeking attention. Personally, I know that really well,” she said.“So, yeah, I get a lot of hate. But as they say on TikTok: ‘The girls who get it, get it.’ That’s my motto these days,” Ratajkowski added.Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard in 2020.Emma McIntyre /VF20/WireImageAt the same time, Ratajkowski is entering a new chapter of her life afterher split from Bear-McClard, which a source close to Ratajkowski first confirmed to PEOPLE in July.“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.The duo was first romantically linked in 2018 after they were spotted showing PDA onValentine’s Day. After dating for a few weeks, the model and film producertied the knot in a surprise ceremonyat N.Y.C.’s City Hall that same month.PEOPLE reported earlier this month that Ratajkowski andBrad Pitthave beenhanging out in recent weeks, with an industry source sayingPitt, 58, is “having fun"getting to know the model/actress.A Ratajkowski source said theMy Bodyauthor is not looking to jump into a serious romance after her recent split from Bear-McClard, adding of Pitt, “She wants to get to know him better.”

Emily Ratajkowski.Photo: Gotham/FilmMagic

Emily Ratajkowski attends Harper’s BAZAAR Global ICONS Portfolio and Bloomingdale’s 150th Anniversary at Bloomingdale’s on September 09, 2022 in New York City

Emily Ratajkowskiis enjoying a newfound sense of “freedom” following her recent split fromSebastian Bear-McClard.In a new interview withVariety, the 31-year-old actress and model said she is “newly single for basically the first time in my life ever.““And I just feel like I’m kind of enjoying the freedom of not being super worried about how I’m being perceived,” she added.Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard were married for four years before shefiled for divorcein September. They share 19-month-old sonSylvester.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ratajkowski also described howTikTokhas become the perfect medium for her to express herself to her 1.8 million followers without worrying about others' opinions due to its “unfiltered” nature.“I enjoy vulnerability and radical honesty, so TikTok is a perfect medium for that,” she told the magazine.For more on Emily Ratajkowski, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.On her account, Ratajkowski makes videos about a wide range of gender-related topics, including the#MeToo movement. She admitted toVarietythat she gets plenty of criticism for being outspoken about her views on gender equality.“Women seeking attention is always the classic misogyny hot topic. It’s really what gets people going, to accuse a woman of seeking attention. Personally, I know that really well,” she said.“So, yeah, I get a lot of hate. But as they say on TikTok: ‘The girls who get it, get it.’ That’s my motto these days,” Ratajkowski added.Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard in 2020.Emma McIntyre /VF20/WireImageAt the same time, Ratajkowski is entering a new chapter of her life afterher split from Bear-McClard, which a source close to Ratajkowski first confirmed to PEOPLE in July.“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.The duo was first romantically linked in 2018 after they were spotted showing PDA onValentine’s Day. After dating for a few weeks, the model and film producertied the knot in a surprise ceremonyat N.Y.C.’s City Hall that same month.PEOPLE reported earlier this month that Ratajkowski andBrad Pitthave beenhanging out in recent weeks, with an industry source sayingPitt, 58, is “having fun"getting to know the model/actress.A Ratajkowski source said theMy Bodyauthor is not looking to jump into a serious romance after her recent split from Bear-McClard, adding of Pitt, “She wants to get to know him better.”

Emily Ratajkowskiis enjoying a newfound sense of “freedom” following her recent split fromSebastian Bear-McClard.

In a new interview withVariety, the 31-year-old actress and model said she is “newly single for basically the first time in my life ever.”

“And I just feel like I’m kind of enjoying the freedom of not being super worried about how I’m being perceived,” she added.

Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard were married for four years before shefiled for divorcein September. They share 19-month-old sonSylvester.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Ratajkowski also described howTikTokhas become the perfect medium for her to express herself to her 1.8 million followers without worrying about others' opinions due to its “unfiltered” nature.

“I enjoy vulnerability and radical honesty, so TikTok is a perfect medium for that,” she told the magazine.

For more on Emily Ratajkowski, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.

On her account, Ratajkowski makes videos about a wide range of gender-related topics, including the#MeToo movement. She admitted toVarietythat she gets plenty of criticism for being outspoken about her views on gender equality.

“Women seeking attention is always the classic misogyny hot topic. It’s really what gets people going, to accuse a woman of seeking attention. Personally, I know that really well,” she said.

“So, yeah, I get a lot of hate. But as they say on TikTok: ‘The girls who get it, get it.’ That’s my motto these days,” Ratajkowski added.

Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard in 2020.Emma McIntyre /VF20/WireImage

Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard attend the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California

At the same time, Ratajkowski is entering a new chapter of her life afterher split from Bear-McClard, which a source close to Ratajkowski first confirmed to PEOPLE in July.

“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.

The duo was first romantically linked in 2018 after they were spotted showing PDA onValentine’s Day. After dating for a few weeks, the model and film producertied the knot in a surprise ceremonyat N.Y.C.’s City Hall that same month.

PEOPLE reported earlier this month that Ratajkowski andBrad Pitthave beenhanging out in recent weeks, with an industry source sayingPitt, 58, is “having fun"getting to know the model/actress.

A Ratajkowski source said theMy Bodyauthor is not looking to jump into a serious romance after her recent split from Bear-McClard, adding of Pitt, “She wants to get to know him better.”

source: people.com