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- October 12, 2015
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Check out these epic fails of stars desperately trying to enhance their appearance through Photoshop.
Each and every day thousands of pictures are uploaded to social media. People have a subconscious need to share their moments, food and even pictures of themselves with others. Yes, the infamous photo we all know and are probably guilty of capturing, the selfie. Instagram has been helping to grow this photo phenomenon since the app’s release in 2010.
No matter the reason for snapping and posting selfie photos, whether it’s narcissism or they are just having a great hair day that only comes once in a full moon, people want to do everything they can to look their best. There are constant retakes of pictures at different angles, light, poses and so on to make sure the capturer gets the best photo opportunity possible to release to their followers. You or I may only have a couple hundred or thousand followers to show our filtered snapshots to. Imagine the pressure of posting a selfie if you had MILLIONS of followers, like Beyoncé or Kim K.
The pressures that Hollywood and society have placed on top tier celebs can lead actors, singers and other public figures to do whatever they need to do to look their absolute best because it is what is expected of them. The aftermath of photo shoots usually involve someone sitting at a desk Photoshopping what they consider blemishes on their still canvas; a little nip here, a tuck there. Magazines we are presented with are simply a house of smoke and mirrors, and celebs feel they need to keep this perfection even in their own personal photos.
Now public personalities are Photoshopping their own Instagram photos to live up to the invisible pillar known as perfection. However, they mistakenly leave behind evidence that make their fans and followers question if the photo was tampered with. Wavy lines, smudges and distorted backgrounds are left in the wake of cinching waistlines, thigh gaps and refined backsides.
How has the pressure for celebrities to maintain a perfect image led to a culture of heavily edited photos on social media?
In the era of social media and filters, it’s not uncommon for celebrities to tweak their images before posting them on Instagram. While many opt for natural-looking edits, some have gone overboard, causing controversy and scandal. Here are ten celebrity Instagram Photoshop scandals that rocked the internet in recent years.
1. Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian’s photo scandal took place in 2021 when an unedited bikini photo was accidentally posted on her team’s social media. The photo revealed her natural body, which was drastically different from the highly edited and curated images that she usually shares on her platform.
2. Beyoncé
Beyoncé has always been known for her flawless looks, but a Photoshop fail on her Instagram page in 2019 had fans questioning the singer’s authenticity. In a promotional photo for her Ivy Park clothing line, fans noticed a distorted background, indicating that the picture had been heavily edited.
3. Britney Spears
Britney Spears has been accused of heavily editing her photos to make herself look younger and slimmer. In one Instagram post in 2020, fans pointed out the blurred edges around her body, suggesting that she had used a blurring tool to hide some imperfections.
4. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to Photoshop scandals. In 2018, fans noticed that the star’s right arm looked unnaturally thin in a photo she shared on her Instagram. In another photo from the same year, fans pointed out that her car door appeared to be warped, suggesting that the photo had been heavily edited.
5. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has always maintained a clean image, but in 2014, a fan site called her out for editing her waist to look smaller in a photo she shared on her Instagram page. Fans pointed out that the railing behind her was distorted, indicating that the image had been manipulated.
6. Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner has been accused of heavily editing her photos, especially those she posts in skimpy outfits. In one post from 2019, fans noticed that the curtains behind her were warped, suggesting that the photo had been edited to make her waist look thinner.
7. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber’s 2021 post about his collaboration with Crocs caused controversy after fans noticed that his tattooed legs appeared to be unnaturally smooth. Fans speculated that he had used a blurring tool to make his legs look tanner and remove any blemishes.
8. Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen has been an advocate for body positivity, but her 2019 Instagram post caused backlash after fans accused the model of Photoshopping her armpit to look smoother. Fans pointed out that the area under her arm was unnaturally blurred, suggesting that the photo had been edited.
9. Rihanna
Rihanna has been accused of photoshopping her images to look slimmer and curvier. In one Instagram post from 2017, fans noticed that the singer’s hip looked unnaturally curved, indicating that the photo had been manipulated.
10. Cardi B
Cardi B has been accused of heavily editing her photos to make herself look slimmer and curvier. In one post from 2020, fans pointed out that the wall behind her was distorted, suggesting that the photo had been edited to make her waist look smaller.
In conclusion, the pressure on celebrities to maintain a perfect image has led to a culture of heavily edited photos on social media. While some celebrities use Photoshop to enhance their images in a natural-looking way, others have gone overboard, causing controversy and scandal. As fans become more aware of these manipulations, it’s important for celebrities to consider the impact that their heavily edited images can have on young and impressionable viewers.
