The 26-year-old actor said those who believe women cannot be sexy as well as smart are "sexist".
"It's sexism, basically. I think there's a valid argument behind the idea that sexiness is patriarchal, and that's problematic.
"But that being said, it can be really limiting to young women who feel like that's their self-expression; someone telling them that they can't do that is suppressing," Ratajkowski told Grazia magazine.
The "Gone Girl" actor said women continue to be judged on their appearance till date.
"And that to me doesn't change what my core ideals are, or what I have to say. Just because someone can be sexual doesn't mean they can't be serious," she said.
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