“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 she felt would have been more historically accurate.
- Fennell criticized how period dramas often portray women as hairless despite razors not being available during those times, noting that modern beauty standards are inaccurately applied to historical settings.
- Although waxing and hair removal methods existed centuries before the novel’s 1847 publication, they were mainly accessible to wealthy nobility, and widespread use of safety razors began only in the early 1900s.
- Fennell acknowledged that her film deviates significantly from the original novel, explaining that her adaptation reflects her personal memory of the story rather than a strict retelling.
- Wuthering Heights, featuring Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, has faced criticism for historical and narrative liberties but is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.