Celebrities are in the business of looking good and selling products, whether it be brand name products, or the promotion of a movie. Needless to say, the HD cameras we have today capture every little imperfection.
That’s one of the reasons that Adobe’s Photoshop is such a great tool. The entertainment industry has adopted Photoshop as its bastard love child and has begun to abuse it to a ridiculous level. In this article, you will find some good examples, as well as extreme cases of Photoshopping gone mad!
Kylie Jenner And Her Alter Ego
We’d LOVE to say that this is Kylie Jenner (on the right) and her ugly best friend (on the left) but sadly, it’s not. That’s the same person.
What’s even more unfortunate is that the one on the left is the real person, while the one on the right is the person on the left’s digital creation. Yup, you’ll never see the person on the right in real life… she simply does not exist.
Kim Kardashian Perks Up
If Kim Kardashian thinks her boobs and butt are not looking perky enough, that’s not a problem. Most women would spend a great deal of time thinking about it, but it just deflects off of Kim because she has a secret weapon.
And that weapon is Photoshop. Kim has mastered the art of Photoshopping and won’t let any bodily imperfections stand in her way.
Cindy Crawford, Photoshop Supermodel
Thank god for Photoshop! Our memories have now been ruined after seeing this picture. Cindy Crawford, THE HOTTEST GIRL (a couple of decades ago) is no longer so hot. Now, granted, she is getting on in age and gravity has a way of working it’s “magic” no matter how you try to stop it.
But still, this is Cindy Crawford we’re talking about! It just goes to show that no matter how annoying those Adobe Acrobat updates might be, we are all indebted to Adobe for creating their amazing Photoshop program, which is capable of salvaging our memories with a simple click and a few filters.
Kim Kardashian’s Miraculous Slimming
The difference between these two pictures is staggering. On the left, you have the Photoshopped version of Kim and her figure.
On the right, you have the version of Kim that she couldn’t get her hands on to Photoshop because it was taken by a paparazzi. Her hips are nearly double the width as those in the picture on the left!
Jennifer Lawrence, Unnecessarily Photoshopped
Jennifer Lawrence’s modeling pics are the perfect example that showcases why the modeling industry (and their photoshoppers especially!) are out of control! When looking at Jennifer, it’s hard (if not impossible) to find a real physical flaw. The girl is hot all around, has great legs and a beautiful smile.
Yet, the photoshop “artist” in charge of this picture still found her flawed in several ways. Instead of just retouching the minor lighting and shadow imperfections, this artist decided that her legs were just too fat and had to slim them down, and that her waist was reminiscent of some of the contestants on The Biggest Loser prompting him to make her even skinnier than she is already. Completely unnecessary.
Kim Kardashian’s Instantly Toned Midsection
A couple of extra cookies have no effect on Kim Kardashian… or, more precisely, they have no effect on the final version of Kim Kardashian. You know, the version you see in the media.
That’s because no matter how much flab might accumulate on Kim Kardashian’s stomach, she’ll just delete it with Photoshop. Not only that, but she’ll make the waist slimmer while she’s at it!
Kim Kardashian Slims Like A Champ
Jenny Craig has NOTHING on Kim Kardashian’s weight loss technique… and Kim’s doesn’t even include any fancy diet or exercise. Just point and click… with the occasional drag.
Photoshop has turned wide-hipped Kim into whatever she’s desired… whether it be the aforementioned wide-hipped Kim, or a slim-hipped Kim or even something in-between.
Tyra Banks, Adobe Made Her Even Hotter!
It seems as if Tyra Banks has done a bit of everything. She’s been a model, a movie star, a television star, a television talk show host, a producer, a singer, and more! Yeah, that’s a lot of accomplishments! And on top of all of this, she’s super good looking!
We’ve always been impressed with Tyra’s eye color, but now it seems like that’s been mostly a sham! Her eyes are actually a lot darker than we were led to believe, which is disappointing, to say the least. But she’s still gorgeous!
Kim Kardashian Warps Space-Time
It looks like Kim Kardashian’s badunk is so massive and plump, it exerts a big enough gravitational force to visually warp the space-time around her.
The room (or closet) that Kim is standing in seems like it’s come straight out of a Salvador Dali painting… or possibly from the hallucinations of Raoul Duke.
Sharon Stone, Uses Rejuvenating Photoshop Cream
Sharon Stone’s… image… will forever be burned into our minds. The scene in that one movie was very risque, but paid off big for the actress, making her an international star overnight. Let’s just say, we just can’t forget her duck billed platypus.
Sharon is one of the older actresses in this article, so it’s natural that magazines might want to Photoshop her pictures a bit. Nothing wrong with that. Sharon still looks good, if a little weathered, but she doesn’t require too much image work. The truth is, no matter how bad Sharon ends up looking at the age of 124, we’re still going to love her for being so… bold.
Kim Kardashian’s Mutant Arm
We’re not sure WHAT happened to Kim Kardashian’s arm in this picture, but it looks like it belongs in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s version of Total Recall. She could easily have portrayed one of the mutants on Mars.
This is the cost of doing extensive Photoshop work on a picture and then not fact checking if everything looks kosher. Sure, Kim is not Jewish, so why would she care if something is kosher or not?
Lindsay Lohan, Went To Photoshop Rehab
Lindsay Lohan is like a cat… she’s got nine lives! Lindsay has died in the public light several times now, but still manages to come back… sometimes strong! To be precise, though, Lindsay has used 8 of her lives by now, so we’re not sure how much longer she can keep this up.
Lindsay, like Kate Moss, is a bit too fond of recreational hard drugs. If it was just weed she was smoking, we might notice her eyes being a little too red, or we might notice that she’s put on a few pounds as a result of drug-induced munchies. But Lindsay likes her drugs like she likes her guys… hard. Good thing Photoshop is around to save the day!
Kim Kardashian Uses Secret Skin Cream
Kim Kardashian must have discovered some secret skin cream because whenever she posts a picture, it seems her skin in the photo is much more flawless than her actual skin!
We’d also like to point out that Photoshop has given Kim a much more hourglass figure than she already has. Kim’s curves are curvier and her stomach is much more toned and less flabby.
Naomi Watts, Could Go With Or Without Photoshop
Obviously, celebrities are in the business of entertaining and looking good, whether it’s to sell a product or promote a movie. Therefore, enhancing them with Adobe’s Photoshop is a great way of achieving this goal of making them seem like they hit the genetic lottery.
Naomi Watts hails from England, but is now popular even here in the United States. We know her from The Ring, and I Heart Huckabees and it seems like she’s just getting more and more popular. Her before and after Photoshop images both look good, but the one on the right really makes her eyes pop and enhances her really good looks. We like this one.
Kim Kardashian DOES NOT Have A Saggy Chin… Anymore
If you thought that it’s amazing how Kim Kardashian’s chin never sags, we’re here to tell you that it’s really just a matter of knowing what menus and tools to click in Photoshop.
In this picture, Kim made sure to raise her chin to non-sag level and even went the mile to clean up any stray hairs that were interfering with her now-perfectly-shaped head.
Laila Rouass, Lost Baby Weight On Photoshop Diet
Not too many people have heard of Laila Rouass on this side of the pond, but in Great Britain, Laila is famous. Half moroccan, half Indian, and all British, Laila has been featured in numerous TV series and in some movies.
This before and after picture is not TOO retouched, but it does get rid of a few elements found in the first one, like her abdomen, and more surprisingly, THE COLOR OF HER BIKINI! What the hell is THAT all about?!? We understand Photoshopping her post-baby-belly, but was it necessary to change that puke green bikini to white? Oh, we guess it was… That bikini IS pretty fugly.
Kylie Jenner, Photoshop Mistress
Judging by these pics, we’re not sure if the Kardashians and Jenners would EVER have gotten popular if Photoshop did not exist.
In recent years, some people have been praising the “natural” look (no makeup, etc…) but now that we see what makeup (by way of Photoshop) can do… we’re calling those people crazy! Don’t worry, Kylie, we’re on board your fantasy wagon… just make sure you always upgrade Photoshop to the newest version!
Kim Kardashian LOSES 10 Lbs On Camera
Most people gain about 10 lbs on camera, but Kim Kardashian defies the odds! Not only does she NOT gain 10 lbs… she actually loses that same amount!
That’s because Kim is a member of the only family in the world that has these 10-lbs-on-camera-losing genetics! Oh, wait, no they don’t, they just overuse Photoshop! That makes much more sense.
Kylie Jenner’s Pixelated Legs
Here’s a tip for the reality stars out there (Cough! Kardashians and Jenners, Cough!): When you’re going to Photoshop yourself to make yourself look better, watch the tutorial videos… or hire a professional.
This case of Photoshop-gone-amateur is proof that you need to know what you’re doing before attempting to touch up your pictures… especially when you’re rich, famous and followed on social media by millions of people who’ll notice your amateurish Photoshop mistakes!
Kate Moss, Even Photoshop Can’t Help
What’s there to say about Kate Moss, other than the fact we’re unsure why she was ever considered a supermodel? There’s nothing about Kate that we find very attractive, and we’re not even talking about the fact that she’s gotten a little too old for supermodeldom.
Kylie Jenner Vs Photoshop Jenner
Here is a picture of some random high school girl in Gym class and a picture of Kylie Jenner… wait a minute, something’s off here! Yup, we knew it, Photoshop has fooled us again! Damn you, you amazing imaging program!
We’d like to state for the record that Kylie Jenner has gotten ALL of her Photoshop-subscription-money’s worth out of that program… just from this one example of how much it can change a person visually.
Khloe Kardashian Slims Her Thighs… Digitally
We’ve always known that Khloe Kardashian was the bigger of the Kardashian girls… which is why it was so surprising when we began seeing her in shape. Don’t get us wrong, everyone has the ability to shape up… but this seemed a bit more extreme.
It turns out that, in conjunction with the release of Photoshop’s new version, the Kardashian clan released a new version of Khloe… It must have been that “Slimmer Thighs” filter that Adobe added to the popular image program.
Maybe it’s the cocaine she’s been so fond of throughout her life, or maybe it’s bad genetics, but we don’t think Kate has ever looked too good. Even Photoshop experts have a tough time coming up with work-arounds designed to make Kate Moss attractive. Adobe’s program needs another 7-8 years of development before it can tackle such a huge undertaking, and processor speeds, while fast compared to a few years ago, are simply not up to the task quite yet.
Kate Winslet, I Don’t Need No Filter
Like some of the other celebrities in this article, Kate Winslet does not need any Photoshopping work because of her looks. She’s gorgeous and one of the best looking celebrities in Hollywood. But we understand that magazines have to make their pictures as good as possible, removing reflections and such.
This is probably one of the best Photoshopping jobs in this article. It’s straight to the point, getting rid of some weird lighting effects, and doesn’t change Kate too much from the original. She looks a little like the “fuzzy glamor” shots you see in 1960’s TV shows, but the general gist of the picture remains unchanged. Well done.
Fergie, Undoing Damage… One Filter At A Time
Yikes, Meth does NOT do a body good. Nor a face, for that matter! Fergie used to be a beautiful girl, and while she’s getting on in years, there’s nothing that should prevent her from looking great… EXCEPT FOR METH! Good thing she’s clean now, and we commend Fergie for breaking free of the drug’s incredibly addictive properties.
We also commend the photoshop artist that’s responsible for this work. While you can still see the worn-look in her eyes even after all the photoshopping filters and masking, the major flaws showing in the first picture have been carefully removed and smoothed over. It’s a photoshopping job that brings back some of her youthful good looks.
Real Vs Fantasy Kylie Jenner
The Jenner girls are just as creative as the Kardashian girls when it comes to how they want to be portrayed. Kylie has learned from the best, after all.
Here is Kylie in real life (on the left) and Kylie in her I-wish-this-was-real-life life. Photoshop strikes again… as does strategic lighting, camera angle, facial expression and pseudo-duckface.
Madonna, Inspired The Creation Of Photoshop
Well, Madonna USED to look good. But she’s gotten really old. Like really old. For some reason, the media still feels the need to make her look like she’s 20. She’s almost triple that age, but who cares about details, right?
There’s a certain time, in every celeb’s life, where they have to admit that they, too, age like the rest of us mortals… and it’s okay to admit it! We won’t even be mad at them or start hating them… because WE UNDERSTAND! We know that after a while, your skin starts to sag, and you develop wrinkles. Hey, [sarcastically] maybe Adobe can write an algorithm for their product that will “photoshop” a live feed of celebrities, so that they look this “good” even when on live TV!
Justin Bieber, Works Out By Way Of Photoshop
We’ve all seen Justin Bieber looking buff in his Calvin Klein ads and in some other pics, and it usually left us surprised at his size. The reaction, upon seeing him shirtless, went something like “Wow, Justin Bieber is pretty ripped, didn’t expect that!”
Now we know the truth, we have Adobe to thank… specifically Photoshop, and possibly a touch or twelve of Lightroom. It’s not that Justin Bieber doesn’t have any muscles, because he does, it’s just that they’re not as big as Mr. Klein would have us believe when he’s selling us his latest, overpriced banana-hammock.
Kim Kardashian, We Need Photoshop, Stat!
Holy crap, is that what Kanye wakes up to in the morning? No wonder he never smiles! Just kidding… well, mostly. This is definitely NOT one of Kim’s best pictures, and if we had to pick one picture that Kim Kardashian wished would just disappear off the internet, it would probably be this one!
Major props to the Photoshopper who’s responsible for this masterpiece! The level of expertise needed to accomplish this job is only known to a handful of people, most of whom are probably locked away in Adobe’s basement, slaving away at the latest version of the popular image program. Unfortunately, you can tell it was Photoshopped (a lot!) but at least Kim has been brought back to her usual glory.
Keira Knightley, Got A Photoshop C-cup
Well, SOMEONE just got a quick Adobe boob job! Keira Knightley’s chest seems to have inflated somewhere between the picture on the left and the picture on the right. She went from A-cup to C-cup really quickly, and while we love big boobs, we despise false advertising.
Keira is a badass, as we’ve seen in Pirates of the Caribbean and it’s 2,043 sequels. The picture you see here demonstrates that very nicely, and the Photoshopping that was done to it makes it even much more so! The flaming arrows in the background are a very nice touch. We can’t complain too much about this picture, mostly because we like what was done with it!
Scarlett Johansson, Even More Perfect Than Before
It’s very strange that people feel the need to remove any sort of imperfection from some of these beautiful stars. Take Scarlett Johansson, for instance… The girl is gorgeous beyond belief. Showing her in her natural state would show the public that she’s incredibly beautiful, but that she has a beauty mark here or there, or that her skin complexion might be a bit different on her cheek.
Instead, the resulting image they photoshop is the picture of someone who literally does not exist ANYWHERE in the world. It shows a celebrity who’s picture is fuzzy in all the wrong places and with colors that don’t exist anywhere in nature. We really wonder what these celebrities think when they see the final result? Are they amazed by how “awesome” they look? Or do they also look at the picture, confused as to whether they’re looking at a human or at an alien in human-disguise?
Helen Mirren, Around Since The Photoshop Beta
British actress Helen Mirren is one of the greatest actresses in the history of acting. She’s play many leading and supporting roles and has convinced millions of movie goers with her genuine acting. She’s always been a step above the rest.
But she’s also 70 as of right now, and that’s bound to show in any picture she has taken recently. That’s why we have Adobe’s Photoshop. It allows us to bring Helen back to her former physical glory, which is a great compliment to her amazing acting skills and screen presence.
Kristen Stewart, All Emotion Removed By Photoshop
For several years now, we’ve wondered why Kristen Stewart would never smile. It was perplexing because here, we have a beautiful girl who’s been part of several high budget movies, dated some famous men and has been an all-around success. What better reason could there be to smile than having your life going well?
Now, we’ve discovered the culprit! This whole time, it’s been the people photoshopping her that have been taking the smiles out of her pictures… for who-knows-what reason! Maybe they have something against Ms. Stewart and don’t want anyone to see her happy? Maybe they have been secretly paid to “take her down” in Hollywood and relegate her to the B, C, or even the dreaded D-class of celebrities. Now, we’re not saying that she’s smiling in that first picture on the left there… but if they can change her mouth in this picture, they will definitely do so in others.
Harry Styles, Uses A Photoshop Facial Mask
Harry Styles has the same problems as many other people his age… acne. Who would have thought that a young guy would get zits? Granted, he has A LOT of zits on his face… we almost want to call him pizza face… almost.
The Photoshop job you see above is a little too much, in our opinion. There’s no part of his face that hasn’t been retouched in some way, which makes the picture lose it’s realism. It would have been nice if they had left at least an inkling of imperfection… maybe a pimple scar, or a skin imperfection. That, at least, would have made him seem more human and less like a wax sculpture at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum.
Shakira, Travels On Photoshop Airlines
Shakira’s picture does not need to be Photoshopped much. Like Kate Winslet, Shakira is a beautiful woman with a stunning smile. All that needs to happen to her picture is the usual color correction and a quick save-for-web.
We find it a bit funny, though, that the Photoshop artist in charge of this picture just HAD to change the background from whatever red-carpet event it was taken at to what appears to be her standing in Hell. We have NEVER seen any place on Earth that is that particular shade of red. That’s probably also the reason why the background is so out-of-focus… because it’s just a random red-and-black pattern! Strange indeed.
Caitlyn Jenner, Transitioned With Photoshop
We could not resist including Caitlyn “The Former Bruce” Jenner in our before and after celeb Photoshop images article! As you can tell from the before and after pictures above, whoever Photoshopped Bruce did an excellent job, and even convinced Bruce that he’s a woman.
We’re just joking. The former Olympian and current reality-TV star has undergone a real male-to-female transformation after he felt it was the right thing to do. We support her decision and just felt like using the above pictures to poke fun at something which is talked about way too much in the media.
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