“Wuthering Heights ”Director Says She Regrets Cutting Margot Robbie's 'Extremely Hairy Armpits' from the Film
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Key Points:
- Emerald Fennell, director of the 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, expressed regret over cutting a scene showing Margot Robbie's character with unshaven armpits, which would have been more historically accurate.
- Fennell criticized the unrealistic portrayal of women in period dramas as hairless, noting that razors were not available during the time period depicted in Wuthering Heights.
- The director emphasized the importance of historical accuracy regarding body hair, despite the scene being removed from the final cut of the film.
- Fennell's adaptation faced criticism for historical inaccuracies, including character appearances and plot deviations, which she defended by describing her film as a personal reinterpretation rather than a faithful adaptation.
- Wuthering Heights (2026) is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.