“Wuthering Heights ”Director Says She Regrets Cutting Margot Robbie's 'Extremely Hairy Armpits' from the Film
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Key Points:
- Director Emerald Fennell expressed regret over cutting a scene from her 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights that showed Margot Robbie's character, Cathy, with unshaven armpits, aiming for historical accuracy.
- Fennell criticized the common portrayal of women in period dramas as hairless, noting that razors were not available during the time period of the story, making smooth skin unrealistic.
- Despite the existence of waxing and hair removal methods for nobility, widespread use of safety razors in England only began after World War I, long after the novel's 1847 publication.
- Fennell acknowledged that her adaptation took creative liberties, including changes to character appearance and plot, describing it as her personal version rather than a faithful retelling of Brontë's gothic novel.
- The film is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.