Emerald Fennell, the director of the upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights, has revealed her regret about cutting a scene that featured Margot Robbie with unshaven armpits. Speaking at the Hay Festival in Wales, she emphasized that this choice was intended to enhance the film's historical authenticity, reflecting the grooming practices of women in the era depicted in the story. Fennell noted that women during the time of Emily Bronte, who published the novel in 1847, would not have had access to modern grooming methods, which makes the absence of body hair in period dramas unrealistic. She expressed her frustration with the portrayal of women in adaptations of classic literature, stating, "Where are the razors that these women are using?" This adaptation, released in February 2026, has ignited debate regarding various creative liberties, including costume choices and significant alterations to the original plot. Fennell defended her interpretation, stating that it was inspired more by her personal memories of reading the novel than by strict adherence to the text. Wuthering Heights is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.