For celebrities, gracing the cover of a prestigious magazine is a prestigious honor. But behind those glossy pages lies a world of meticulously perfected makeup, not to mention a generous dose of photo retouching.
The age-old debate between natural beauty and the allure of Photoshopped perfection continues to rage on. While many publications now embrace a more unfiltered approach, the touch-up brush still weaves its magic.
We’ve collected 20+ pictures that show you how famous people differ on and off the covers. The photos on the left were edited, and those on the right were not.
#1. Jessica Alba
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#2. Amanda Seyfried
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#3. Cate Blanchett
#4. Amber Heard
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#5. Lady Gaga
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#6. Eva Longoria
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#7. Heidi Klum
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#8. Scarlett Johansson
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#9. Miley Cyrus
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#10. Megan Fox
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#11. Cara Delevingne
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#12. Katy Perry
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#13. Rihanna
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#14. Laetitia Casta
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#15. Nicole Kidman
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#16. Angelina Jolie
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#17. Uma Thurman
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#18. Natalie Portman
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#19. Emma Watson
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#20. Reese Witherspoon
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#21. Kate Winslet
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#22. Kristen Stewart
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#23. Charlize Theron
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#24. Irina Shayk
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