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Getting old is a privilege that not many people have. With age comes wisdom, patience, and certainty that ensures stability in everyday life. Many of us look up to experienced leaders and believe they have the know-how to secure a bright future.

So, why do so many people want to avoid aging? When you look around, it seems that many are prepared to do a lot to look and feel younger. Expensive creams, cosmetic and surgical procedures, insanely strict routines—anything to keep that clock from ticking.

The people on this list might have not spent a lot of time and money on their looks, but they did put a lot of effort into photoshopping their wrinkles out. After all, who cares about how you look in real life—it’s all about looking flawless online. Scroll down and see for yourself how erasing too many flaws might look quite a bit off.

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Lady On Facebook Insists That There's No Editing, And Any Comments Saying Otherwise Are Blocked

Lady On Facebook Insists That There's No Editing, And Any Comments Saying Otherwise Are Blocked

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The reasons for why people don’t want to age are plentiful but many of them stem from fear. Multiple fears, actually. One big one is, of course, the fear of death.

This one is unavoidable and present in the majority of us. We simply don’t want to leave this world—there’s too much going on here. Aging is a reminder that our time is coming, and it can be hard to make peace with that. Doing so is quite a process and many go on their own personal journeys to find a resolution to this fear.

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    #2

    I Forgot What She Really Looked Like

    I Forgot What She Really Looked Like

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    Hilary Mol
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does she really think we've forgotten she started out in the early 80's?

    Zoe Vokes
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it’s ridiculous how desperate she is to still look like she’s in her 20s but I’m always amazed by how good the face editing apps are. Those who use the expensive apps rather than photoshop look really well done.

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    Daya Meyer
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those fotos look like she is desperately clinging to her younger self. But the same clothes, hairstyle and make-up cannot take her back all these decades.

    sbj
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She used to be an Style Icon now she's just a joke and looks like a clown

    Jules
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbf if she went for more subtle makeup she would still look good.... But then subtlety was never her thing...

    Saint Thomas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she forgot as well, and is living in a self-delusory state.

    Couragetcd
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that started when she decided to have everyone call her Madge because she decided to be British

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    Dave Nalesnik
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s the fuss? Just a perfectly ordinary collage of Madonna and Dee Snyder.

    Black Cat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Naturally she would have grey hair so she must dye her roots dark so it looks as though the hair is growing out dark rather than grey. That's a lot of work to try to look younger. Sort of feel sorry for her.

    Mabelbabel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She goes on and on complaining about how the media despise older women, and yet she is the one attempting to obliterate any signs of age in her photos. So who is the ageist here?

    Angrykitten
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish she had of embraced her age and showed the world that 65 can be sexy. I find these filtered pics creepy and sad

    Scotty B
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the ugliness inside creeps out into the real world, Madonna doubles down with flashing her private parts and still never hitting the note

    Peaches
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she looks like bette davis in baby jane in the unretoched photo

    Blondie23
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have you seen the videos of her in concert where it looks like she is wearing a diaper??? Did she get a BBL? or is she wearing a diaper?!?!?!

    Will
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First frame, after a long night at the bar, on the right is when you wake up in the morning.....

    Hey!
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm always surprised to see people with lots of money but can't take care of their hair. They look in really bad shape.

    Steven Meyer
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture on the right is how she looks when you first meet her in the bar at five in the evening, picture on the left is how she looks after you down 46 packs and half Fifth vodka at three in the morning. Unfortunately when you wake up with her at six in the morning, she’ll look again like the picture on the right!

    Joanne Ginty
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The day I airbrush my wrinkles away is the day I vote Republican. NEVER gonna happen!

    PeepPeep the duck
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s funny (not ‘haha’ funny) how she has self esteem issues with aging and yet everyone is an absolute <ùnt to her/ about her with everything she does, it’s like a revolving circle. If you have a friend with self image/ body dismorphia, you’ll get me. But these kind of girls and guys need less hate and you’ll see less of their attempts at trying ‘to prove’something of themselves

    Luyen Dao
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel sorry for her, at some point it's really just self punishment.

    BigCityLady
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When money, youth and bad plastic surgeons meet at a bar…..

    Tyranamar Seuss
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was sort of hoping maybe a good plastic surgeon could help. First she needs to dissolve every ounce of filler. That is not helping. Then she needs that type of face lift where they actually tighten the muscles underneath. Then her plastic surgeon needs to judiciously use whatever they use for minor tweaks. And then she can come out looking like a beautiful woman, probably late 40's early 50 ish. And rock that s**t. She needs to talk to Cher's plastic surgeon (but not whoever does her eye makeup).

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    Sara Wilson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    JLo is just as bad too! And it's sad that they truly believe that everyone thinks they look like their touched up photos

    The Original Bruno
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks horrible either way! No embarrasing fail like the above pics, just the most humiliilatingly stupid style decisions I've ever seen.

    Red Reilly
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I loved it when she performed at Eurovision and it was meh, but when she uploaded it they had edited the audio to make her sound amazing. Frankly, Iconic.

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    Someone Needs To Come Take Their Moms Phone (In The Comments She Swears She Didn't Edit)

    Someone Needs To Come Take Their Moms Phone (In The Comments She Swears She Didn't Edit)

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    But that’s not the whole picture yet. There are things that are associated with aging that make people recoil when thinking about it. For example, many think that getting old means getting sick and feeling awful majority of the time. Many also associate older people with being fragile and weak.

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    This is not necessarily true. Sure, there are quite a few diseases that become more common as people age, and your body doesn’t feel the same as when you were 20, but that doesn’t mean you spend the whole day lying in bed. You are a little slower, but being slow isn’t necessarily bad. By the time you’re old, you learn to enjoy taking your time doing things. You don’t have the same need to rush life like you did when you were young.

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    She's 50 Years Old And Photoshops Herself To Look Like She's In Her Late 20s. Women, There Is Nothing Wrong With Looking Your Age. You're Not Expected To Look Like A 20 Year Old Forever

    She's 50 Years Old And Photoshops Herself To Look Like She's In Her Late 20s. Women, There Is Nothing Wrong With Looking Your Age. You're Not Expected To Look Like A 20 Year Old Forever

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    Hilary Mol
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, not 20 forever, but the idea of "youth" is pushed on us pretty much until we're in the grave. Still, it's unrealistic for women to try and carve decades off of our faces (and bodies) in photos to try and convince anybody we're THAT much younger than we are. Eep. J. Lo, you really don't have to go this hard. You're beautiful as you are.

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    Many people also believe that older folks are doomed to be lonely. That’s a fair take as they are at risk of feeling isolated from the world. But if you continuously make an effort to keep the people around you, you will not become a solitary island with no one to talk to. Foster your relationships right now and be open to new ones, and you won’t need to fear abandonment.

    #7

    “Ugly Sweater Dinner Date!” Dear God... I Didn’t Need To Sleep Tonight Anyway

    “Ugly Sweater Dinner Date!” Dear God... I Didn’t Need To Sleep Tonight Anyway

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    Came Across This Gem Looking At Dress Reviews

    Came Across This Gem Looking At Dress Reviews

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    #9

    Claims It's All Makeup And Expensive Wigs

    Claims It's All Makeup And Expensive Wigs

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    People also worry that their cognitive abilities will decline with age. Again, age-related forgetfulness is a thing, there’s no denying that. But should it really be feared? Not so much. It’s not like you don’t have any memory lapses now. 

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    Sometimes you forget where you put your keys or maybe you don’t instantly recall the name of a new colleague, but it doesn’t ruin your day. It’s just an inconvenience you overcome. Sure, doing crosswords and continuing to learn new things is important to keep the mind sharp, but you also have to accept that it might not be as sharp as it was when you were young.

    #13

    Croatian Singer. Yes This Is The Same Perosn

    Croatian Singer. Yes This Is The Same Perosn

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    MIHAELA ČVORAK
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maja Šuput is the name of the singer, she doesn't look like the picture on the left, but right picture is taken at the bad moment. And no, I don't like her or her music.

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    Time Travel's Real

    Time Travel's Real

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    weatherwitch
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It comes to something when this is the least edited pic (I've seen so far on here) 😔

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    Then, there’s the obvious fear—looking old. The wrinkles, the grey hair—the evidence that your body is in decline. With all these fears connected to it, it’s no surprise one would love to hide them. Add to that the fact that our society equates beauty with youth and you’ll understand why celebrities inject themselves with all sorts of concoctions to look younger.

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    #16

    I Saw This And Thought Y’all Would Like It Of One Of Our Faves

    I Saw This And Thought Y’all Would Like It Of One Of Our Faves

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    sbj
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is she doing this rubbish, we all know what she looks like now

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    I Cannot Believe She Seriously Posted This

    I Cannot Believe She Seriously Posted This

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    Here, just like with everything else connected to old age, it is all about acceptance. The best way to deal with your changing looks is changing your perspective on them. Grey hair is not necessarily ugly—it can be charming and attractive. Wrinkles alter your appearance but they also show your experience.

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    Big Difference Between The Photos Of Her At The Event And The One On Her Instagram

    Big Difference Between The Photos Of Her At The Event And The One On Her Instagram

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    pineapple87
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but also why do you need to choose the worst possible photos for these comparisons? She's literally in the middle of swallowing something here, how wrinkle-free does anyone look while making that face?

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    #20

    This Person Is Running For Mayor Where I Live. Yikes

    This Person Is Running For Mayor Where I Live. Yikes

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    All in all, getting old is not as bad as it might seem. In fact, many older people are quite happy with their lives. They have perspective on life and don’t take things for granted. Accepting the way you look is also a part of it. Maybe the people on this list will grow into it too one day.

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    No Eyes Are The Same, I Guess

    No Eyes Are The Same, I Guess

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    Her Official Press Photos vs. Interview

    Her Official Press Photos vs. Interview

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    Photo She Posted vs. Tagged. Same Woman

    Photo She Posted vs. Tagged. Same Woman

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    A Fairly Popular Local Influencer Recently Made An Appearance On TV. A Lot Of Her Fans Apparently Had Trouble Recognizing Her At First

    A Fairly Popular Local Influencer Recently Made An Appearance On TV. A Lot Of Her Fans Apparently Had Trouble Recognizing Her At First

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    #30

    It Doesn’t Even Look Like The Same Person

    It Doesn’t Even Look Like The Same Person

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    #31

    Aging Really Shouldn’t Be Something We’re Ashamed Of

    Aging Really Shouldn’t Be Something We’re Ashamed Of

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a gift to be able to age these days, so many people taken too soon would love to be able to age

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    Same Person... Wow

    Same Person... Wow

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    Miztre
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jeez, is that Heidi Montag? She looks terrible. I don't understand how ppl can do that to themselves.

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    #34

    I Think She Just Discovered Facetune. (Right Is A Normal Selfie)

    I Think She Just Discovered Facetune. (Right Is A Normal Selfie)

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    #35

    Found This One! — He Claims To Be 31 Years Old, Flashes Fake Watches And Cars He Doesn’t Own

    Found This One! — He Claims To Be 31 Years Old, Flashes Fake Watches And Cars He Doesn’t Own

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    #36

    How Do I Tell Someone To Tone Down The Filter?

    How Do I Tell Someone To Tone Down The Filter?

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    From Her Profile vs. Tagged

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    #38

    Every One Of Her Fb Photos Looks Like The One On The Left. (She’s 71!!)

    Every One Of Her Fb Photos Looks Like The One On The Left. (She’s 71!!)

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    #39

    When Blurring Your Wrinkles, Don't Forget To Blur Your Reflection Too

    When Blurring Your Wrinkles, Don't Forget To Blur Your Reflection Too

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    SparkDragon
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrinkles are just a sign of a life lived! You don't want to erase the laughs you've had, so why hide the laughter lines?

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    Reddit Going Wild Over How Young This Woman Looks For 48 On A Face Ratings Sub

    Reddit Going Wild Over How Young This Woman Looks For 48 On A Face Ratings Sub

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    Hilary Mol
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even without a filter, some of us Gen X folks age pretty well. Looks like she's one of them. Definitely doesn't need a filter!

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    #41

    Her Promo Pic On Social Media vs. Photo From Her Promo Event

    Her Promo Pic On Social Media vs. Photo From Her Promo Event

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    His Instagram Pics Versus Real Life Video Screenshots

    His Instagram Pics Versus Real Life Video Screenshots

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    Same Guy.. Left Is His Pfp

    Same Guy.. Left Is His Pfp

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    Sandella
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one just looks like the pic on the left is quite old, rather than hugely doctored like the others

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    #44

    Her Billboard vs. A Pic From An Interview

    Her Billboard vs. A Pic From An Interview

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    The Scout
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is not soo bad, as in: still recognizable. A few wrinkles straightened out do not qualify as a filter fail.

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    Instagram vs. Press Pic

    Instagram vs. Press Pic

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    Mrs.C
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yvette Nicole Brown. She doesn't do those filters. Somebody did this to add to the list. Not to mention it seems some unfiltered pics chosen have horrible lighting and angles.

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