18 Celebrities Who Are Not Afraid To Show “Imperfect” Photos Of Their Bodies

Jimmy Henton

Do you recall the scene from The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy pulls aside the curtain and learns that the wizard on the giant screen isn't actually there and that the truth is much more... regular? On social media, this is becoming more and more common; prior to the wizard, everyone on Instagram pretended to be immaculate. If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it's that individuals, both famous and not-so-famous, are finally pulling back the curtain on social media to give a more accurate representation of the world. Jessica Simpson, like Rihanna, was not ashamed to display her leg hair and her swollen pregnant feet and ankles to the world. While Kim Kardashian's sister continues to be open about her battles with psoriasis, Kendall Jenner didn't hide her acne.
These genuine experiences aren't only calming; they're also altering how we view ourselves. And they're urging media outlets, casting directors, and advertising to follow suit. It becomes simpler to understand that our bodies are not flawed, they’re what makes us “human”. If becoming a "celebrity" means you have to attain impossible beauty standards, then nobody wants such a life. These famous people, in all their sincere and humble magnificence, are telling us not to be ashamed of our bodies, no matter how they look.

#1 Rozanna Purcell

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"Ah sure look, we all know by now it's all smoke and mirrors. Behind every photo you see is about 50 (maybe 80) in between shots, a patient friend & a filter. Also, a picture does not say thousands of words you've no idea if that person is actually having the time of their life or not, a good or bad day. If we do anything take this place with a pinch of salt it'll surely help make it more enjoyable!
(As you know as I always say no picture is bad or worse but they're not picture-perfect or what you might usually see from me!) "

#2 Aaron Carter

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In 2017, the "I Want Candy" singer revealed to his social media fans that a female fan had body-shamed him while he was in earshot. When Carter composed this, he was doing a performance in Syracuse, New York. He remarked, "She said I look like I have cancer"
Aaron says, "I'm not ashamed of my body, maybe I'm too skinny, maybe I'm too short but the one thing I know is I love my fans my family, my girlfriend, and my friends."

#3 Irish Influencer Rozanna Purcell

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Rozanna Purcell, an influencer, utilizes her platform to express realistic expectations. She is renowned for displaying both the standard lovely photographs and one of the several rejected ones that it took her to obtain the "perfect" photograph.
She added, "Most of the time, you only see the good days, but like any of my between shots, Instagram only depicts a little portion of the lives of the people you follow or the work that went into a single photo or brief video of their day. Avoid comparing your 12-second highlight reel to someone else's."

#4 Rihanna

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Social media users stopped shaving when Rihanna released a photo in which her leg hair was clearly visible last summer. She has incredible power, which is great.

#5 Jennifer Garner and Juliette Lewis aging like fine wines

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#6 Ashley Graham is stunning hairy pits and all

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#7 Cindy Crawford shares a selfie with dark circles under her eyes

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#8 Chrissy Teigen shows off her stretch marks and bruises

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#9 Bekah Martinez shows off her long and hairy legs

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#10 Jessica Simpson's not-so-dainty ankle

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#11 Madonna with her daughter Lourdes Leon showing off her hairy armpits

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#12 Brooklyn Decker shows off her mole

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#13 Jennifer Lopez shares a selfie showcasing her oily skin

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#14 Zendaya shared her real photo vs. a retouched version

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#15 Thumbs up for Julia Michaels and her natural pits

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#16 Amy Schumer shared an intimate glimpse of motherhood - no filters here

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#17 Vanessa Williams posted a no-make-up selfie

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#18 Charlie Puth is beautiful just the way he is

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