Let's face it, we've all scrolled through Instagram and come across those perfectly curated celebrity photos that make us think, "Wow, they look absolutely flawless." Even when they keep posting pictures with odd poses, uncertain clothing choices and weird props, they still look beyond amazing! The lighting, the makeup, the hair, the posing, everything seems perfect! But what happens when regular people try to recreate those same photos? The results are downright hilarious!
Thanks to Australian comedian Celeste Barber and her
funny recreations, celebrity photos now can face the harsh reality! From silly poses to unflattering lighting, these photos will have you laughing out loud and feeling grateful for your own natural, unfiltered beauty.
At the end of the day, it's perfectly acceptable if you don't have a chiseled physique, can’t squeeze into your pants, or have no yacht to stay on this summer holiday. We are all normal people, living our normal lives.
#1 Who Has A Stack Of Money Lying Around?
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Seriously, why do these celebs feel the need to show off their riches with stacks of money? Like, we get it, you're loaded, but no need to rub it in our faces! Maybe next time they should try posing with a jar of loose change - that's way more relatable anyway.
#2 Looking Cute In Blankets
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OMG, I can look cute too when I wrap myself up in a blanket. But you know what would have made it celeb-level better? If the blanket was blue - because clearly that's the key to a perfect pic, right?
#3 I Will Look Great In The Men’s Bathroom!
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Who in their right mind thinks the men's bathroom is a good spot for a selfie? Unless you're Kim Kardashian, of course - she's always pushing the boundaries. But seriously, let's leave the bathroom pics to the Kardashians and stick to more appropriate locations, okay?
#4 No, You Don’t Have Mermaid Hair. You Have Messy, Wet, Sandy Hair!
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Let's get real here - when you come out of the ocean, you have a hot mess on your head! There's sand in places where sand should never be, and your hair is plastered to your face like a wet mop. So no, sorry not sorry, you're not a mermaid, you're just a sandy, soggy normal person!
#5 Me vs Nature
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Of course, there needs to be photographic evidence to prove that you actually went outside and did something adventurous! Because if you didn't snap a pic, did it even really happen?
#6 Sorry, We Don’t Normally Lie On Metal Bars.
Source: celestebarber
Who really wants to contort themselves into some weird pose on a set of metal bars? Sure, Gigi Gorgeous makes it look effortless, but most of us would look like Celeste Barber - struggling and uncomfortable AF. So sorry, Gigi, but we don't normally lie on metal bars, we prefer to keep our spines intact, thanks!
#7 Just Comfortably Bending My Legs
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Bella Hadid may make it look effortless, but don’t be silly - for the rest of us mere mortals, this position looks like it would snap our knees and break our backs! So unless you have some kind of superhuman flexibility, it's probably best to stick to more comfortable and less spine-crunching poses.
#8 Most Real-Life Post-Gym Photos
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Ah, the classic post-gym selfie - hoping to look all toned and fit, but in reality, you just look like a sweaty, exhausted mess! Working out is hard, and by the time you're done, you're usually too wiped out to even attempt a decent pose. So unless you're a fitness model, embrace the sweat and exhaustion, and keep it real!
#9 The Rock vs Your Silly Husband
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When The Rock and Alexandra Daddario were co-starring in Baywatch, they made lifeguarding look like the most glamorous job on planet Earth - way different than the reality! So don't be too hard on your silly husband for not looking like The Rock in his lifeguard uniform!
#10 I Woke Up Like This!
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The first picture is what everyone wishes they looked like when they wake up - all fresh-faced, perfectly coiffed hair, and not a single trace of sleepiness in sight. But the second picture is probably a more accurate representation - bleary-eyed, messy hair, and probably a bit disoriented.
#11 Just A Normal Pose On My Chair
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Well, well, well, this contorted position on the chair looks like a recipe for a serious backache. Kudos to her for managing to stay glamorous, but for the rest of us, it's probably best to stick to more natural and comfy poses. Otherwise, we might end up looking like we're auditioning for a role in Cirque du Soleil!
#12 Hello, Morning Sunshine
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Can we just take a moment to appreciate the almost-too-perfect rainbow in the left image? Something seems fishy here...
#13 Don’t Worry, This’s How I Rolled Out Of Bed
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Trying to stay comfortable in bed while also accomplishing tasks (and looking flawless!) can be quite the challenge.
#14 How Did She Do That???
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It is unclear how Bethenny Frankel was able to contort herself into that backbend on top of a car without falling or injuring herself. It is impressive but also seems quite dangerous. The dedication to getting the perfect shot is admirable, but one can only imagine the reactions of the neighbors who witnessed it.
#15 Okay Kylie Jenner, You Won!
Source: celestebarber
It's true,
Kylie Jenner is the queen of making even the most outlandish fashion statements look cool and trendy. Her ability to turn a giant gift bow into a fashionable hair accessory is just one example. It's unlikely that we could pull off such a daring look though.