Cara Delevingne on modelling in pre-MeToo era

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19 Jul 2026 • 9:10 PM MYT
The Independent
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Cara Delevingne on modelling in pre-MeToo era

  • Supermodel Cara Delevingne revealed she still carries a "chip on her shoulder" from her experiences in the fashion industry, which she described as a "rough time" before the MeToo movement.
  • Delevingne, who became a prominent model in the 2010s, highlighted the lack of safety and the presence of a "sexual misconduct vibe of straight older photographers" during her early career.
  • She moved to Los Angeles in 2015 to "reinvent herself" and pursue acting, starring in films such as Paper Towns and Suicide Squad.
  • The model candidly spoke about her personal struggles, including self-hatred, fragility, and a "spiral into drugs and alcohol," emphasising the importance of self-advocacy.
  • Delevingne has since launched a music career, releasing singles like "I Forgot" and "Out of My Head," and performing at various shows this summer.

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