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Emily Ratajkowski recently voiced her strong opinions about the Blue Origin mission, which was led by Jeff Bezos and included a high-profile all-female crew. In a TikTok video, the fashion icon expressed her frustration with the mission, calling it “beyond parody” and questioning the motives behind it. She raised concerns about the environmental impact of the spaceflight, particularly because the company behind it, Blue Origin, is owned by Bezos, who has faced criticism for his role in environmental degradation.
Ratajkowski pointed out the contradiction of sending a crew into space to celebrate “Mother Earth” while supporting a company that, in her view, contributes to the destruction of the planet. She highlighted the extensive resources that were used for the mission, asking, “For what? What was the marketing there?” and ultimately referred to the mission as “disgusting.”
The Blue Origin mission took place on the morning of April 14, 2025, and carried a star-studded crew of women including Bezos’ fiancée, Lauren Sánchez, pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The crew embarked on a brief 10-minute voyage into space.
Ratajkowski’s comments echo sentiments voiced by other celebrities, such as Olivia Munn, who also criticized the mission. Munn argued that the world has pressing issues that need attention before space tourism becomes a priority, questioning the resources spent on such missions when other global challenges persist.
The reactions to the Blue Origin mission, particularly from high-profile figures, reveal a growing debate over the ethics of space tourism, environmental concerns, and the broader implications of such ventures in a world facing significant challenges.