Washington DC, May 26 -- Actor and filmmaker Emerald Fennell has revealed that she regrets removing a scene featuring Margot Robbie's unshaven armpits from her adaptation of Wuthering Heights, saying it would have added historical authenticity to the period drama, according to People.

Speaking at the Hay Festival in Wales, Fennell reflected on the creative decisions behind the film, which was released in theatres in February 2026 and is an adaptation of Emily Bronte's novel.

The director said she had intentionally wanted Robbie's character, Cathy, to appear with visible body hair, noting that women in the era depicted in the story would not have had access to modern grooming practices.

Fennell recalled often being distracted by the unr...