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Emily Ratajkowski SLAMS Blue Origin for ‘destroying the planet’ after star-studded space trip: ‘I’m disgusted’

Emily Ratajkowski SLAMS Blue Origin for ‘destroying the planet’ after star-studded space trip: ‘I’m disgusted’

Emily Ratajkowski joined a growing number of stars criticizing Blue Origin for its star-studded, all-female space flight that took place on Monday.

The model, 33, said she was ‘disgusted’ by the historic 11-minute expedition, which carried Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, former rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and filmmaker Kerianne Flynn.

‘That space mission this morning? That’s end time s**t. Like, this is beyond parody,’ Ratajkowski said in a TikTok video.

‘That you care about Mother Earth and it’s about Mother Earth, and you’re going up in a spaceship that is built and paid for by a company that’s singlehandedly destroying the planet?’ she went on.

Blue Origin is owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, who is engaged to Sanchez, 55.

Ratajkowski continued, wondering about the purpose of the quick space journey. ‘Look at the state of the world and think about how many resources went into putting these women into space. For what? What was the marketing there?’

Emily Ratajkowski, 33, joined a growing number of stars criticizing Blue Origin for its star-studded, all-female space flight that took place on Monday

Emily Ratajkowski, 33, joined a growing number of stars criticizing Blue Origin for its star-studded, all-female space flight that took place on Monday

The model said she was 'disgusted' by the 11-minute expedition, which carried Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe and Kerianne Flynn

The model said she was ‘disgusted’ by the 11-minute expedition, which carried Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe and Kerianne Flynn

‘And then to try to make it like… I’m disgusted, literally I’m disgusted.’ 

Ratajkowski was not the only star taking jabs at the space mission. Olivia Wilde and Olivia Munn also shared their disapproval.

Having safely returned to Texas, Perry was pH๏τographed kissing the ground, a picture that quickly spread across social media. 

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Wilde shared the pH๏τo to her Instagram Stories, writing, ‘Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess.’

Earlier this month, Munn slammed the space mission ahead of its launch, while appearing on Today With Jenna And Friends.

‘What are they doing? Like why? You know what I mean?’ she said. ‘I know that this is probably not the cool thing to say, but there are so many other things that are so important in the world right now.’

Munn then added, ‘What are you going to do up in space? What are you doing up there?’

The mother-of-two went on to compare the launch to a ride at Disneyland, before asking why those on the trip needed ‘to tell’ everyone about it, versus just going up, having a nice time and coming back down.

'That space mission this morning? That¿s end time s**t. Like, this is beyond parody. That you care about Mother Earth... and you¿re going up in a spaceship that is built and paid for by a company that¿s singlehandedly destroying the planet?' she said in a TikTok video

‘That space mission this morning? That’s end time s**t. Like, this is beyond parody. That you care about Mother Earth… and you’re going up in a spaceship that is built and paid for by a company that’s singlehandedly destroying the planet?’ she said in a TikTok video

'Look at the state of the world and think about how many resources went into putting these women into space. For what?... I'm disgusted, literally I'm disgusted'

‘Look at the state of the world and think about how many resources went into putting these women into space. For what?… I’m disgusted, literally I’m disgusted’

Blue Origin is owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos , 61, who is engaged to Sanchez, 55; the pair seen April 5

Blue Origin is owned by billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos , 61, who is engaged to Sanchez, 55; the pair seen April 5

‘I know that this is probably obnoxious – but like, it’s so much money to go to space. You know, there’s a lot of people that can’t even afford eggs,’ she stressed.

Host, Jenna Bush Hager, then informed Olivia that the all-female crew will go to space ‘in glam’ which prompted the actress to give a confused reaction.

‘They are getting their hair done, their makeup done, even eyelash extensions,’ Hager continued.

Munn was left speechless once again and then questioned, ‘They said this out loud?’

The actress silently shook her head and Hager humorously added, ‘Yeah, and a lot of eyelash glue to nail that baby down. That’s what I can’t stop thinking about.’

Blue Origin Flight NS-31 marked the first launch with an all-female crew since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova’s solo space flight in 1963.

After the crew touched down, a number of celebrities called out their voyage on social media.

This includes, Amy Schumer, who jokingly claimed she scored a last-minute invite to join the mission.

House star Olivia Wilde, 41, also shared her disapproval; she is pictured April 5

House star Olivia Wilde, 41, also shared her disapproval; she is pictured April 5

Wilde shared a pH๏τo of Katy Perry upon her return to Earth, writing, 'Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess'

Wilde shared a pH๏τo of Katy Perry upon her return to Earth, writing, ‘Billion dollars bought some good memes I guess’

Having safely returned to Texas, Perry was pH๏τographed kissing the ground, a picture that quickly spread across social media

Having safely returned to Texas, Perry was pH๏τographed kissing the ground, a picture that quickly spread across social media

Actress Olivia Munn (seen earlier this year) previously called the trip 'gluttonous'

Actress Olivia Munn (seen earlier this year) previously called the trip ‘gluttonous’

Additionally, Amy Schumer jokingly claimed she scored a last-minute invite to join the mission

Additionally, Amy Schumer jokingly claimed she scored a last-minute invite to join the mission

Sanchez (pictured) and King defended their expedition King said those criticizing don't 'really understand' the mission, while Sanchez revealed the judgment gets her 'really fired up'

Sanchez and King defended their expedition. King said those criticizing don’t ‘really understand’ the mission, while Sanchez revealed the judgment gets her ‘really fired up’

‘I’m bringing this thing. It has no meaning to me, but it was in my bag and I was on the Subway, and I got the text and they were like, ‘Do you want to go to space?’ so I’m going to space,’ she quipped.

Schumer ended the video by saying: ‘Thank you to everyone who got me here… I’ll see you guys in space.’

Gayle and Sanchez did not hold back as they defended their choice to embark on Blue Origin’s first all-female flight.

Hours after their round-trip expedition, the duo answered questions about the backlash over their voyage, specifically what they thought about Munn calling the trip ‘gluttonous.’

King, 70, revealed to People that she feels that anyone ‘criticizing it doesn’t really understand what is happening here.’

‘We can all speak to the response we’re getting from young women from young girls about what this represents,’ the the journalist said, in defense of their trip to space.

Meanwhile, Sánchez, revealed the judgment gets her ‘really fired up.’

‘I would love to have them come to Blue Origin and see the thousands of employees that don’t just work here but they put their heart and soul into this vehicle,’ she said of their critics. 

Blue Origin Flight NS-31 marked the first launch with an all-female crew since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova's solo space flight in 1963; the crew seen in space

Blue Origin Flight NS-31 marked the first launch with an all-female crew since Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova’s solo space flight in 1963; the crew seen in space

‘They love their work and they love the mission and it’s a big deal for them.’

She continued: ‘So when we hear comments like that, I just say, trust me. Come with me. I’ll show you what this is about, and it’s, it’s really eye opening.’ 

Fans were left shocked earlier this year following the announcement that the six women were heading to space. At the time, Sanchez said she couldn’t ‘believe it’s happening.’

‘So, what I’m hoping that this flight is transformative for them but also for all of the people they tell their story to. Hopefully it sparks that imagination to dream big and reach for the stars,’ she said.

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