Emily Ratajkowski and Celeste Barber have had an ongoing social media spat, with Barber recently revealing on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast that Ratajkowski blocked her years ago. Barber, known for her humorous parody videos where she mimics celebrities, including Ratajkowski, found out about the block when fans pointed it out, as she couldn’t view Ratajkowski’s content anymore.
Barber initially thought it was a bit of a letdown and hoped Ratajkowski would appreciate the joke. She even tried to reach out and get unblocked by tagging Ratajkowski in a post, but to no avail. Barber admitted it was frustrating that the model didn’t unblock her, describing it as “annoying.”
On the podcast, Barber speculated that Ratajkowski’s reaction might be because of her striking presence and self-assuredness. She suggested that Ratajkowski, used to a lot of admiration, might not appreciate someone poking fun at her image, as it might feel like an undermining of her self-image.
In a previous interview with PEOPLE in 2022, Barber shared that her parodies come from a place of insecurity and are part of how she deals with her own self-image. Despite the mixed reactions she gets online, Barber focuses on the positive feedback, saying it boosts her confidence.