“It was such a hot day. Obviously, when you work in the industry, lots of the boys have their tops off. I thought it was only fair if I could get mine off, too. I have no shame in getting my b–bs out.”

“I don’t think it should be ‘distracting’ because at the end of the day they’re just a natural thing. At the end of the day, we all have breasts. It’s just a natural thing. If you’re going to be childish and feel like they’re going to be distracting, then you should just grow up,” she told News.au.com.

Fox, who also shares content on an adult website, says she knows her stance is controversial but believes speaking out might encourage more women to join the trades.

“I thought if I put myself out there, maybe other women will want to join the industry,” she said.

Backlash from other women

Not all female tradies are standing with her. Many women in the industry feel that her social media presence — including videos of her working in a bikini top — is hurting their credibility.

One female tradeswoman commented:

“She does not speak for us female tradies.”

Another added:

“She makes real female tradies look bad.”