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We’re all in this together. No, we’re not quoting High School Musical; we’re talking about how our favorite stars are just like us — at least when it comes to self-esteem. Unretouched celebrity photos show us their cellulite, stretch marks, scars, butt pimples, and that most of the time their bodies don’t look like what you see in the magazines. They’re human beings who have to deal with the same hang-ups we all do, plus the harsh judgment the media puts on them for any minimal flaw (or what society considers a flaw). The struggle on their mental health is real, no matter how full their bank accounts may be.

To get a celebrity picture worthy of printing, lighting operators and makeup artists ensure every inch of their client looks unblemished. Retouchers then spend hours perfecting any stray hair or bump. But, as much as these things highlight their beauty, there’s nothing like a good old Instagram reality check for a bit of body positivity and love. When stars show themselves without makeup or filters and with all the imperfections we also have, it helps us realize that those same imperfections don’t make them any less worthy of love or attention. 

We’ve got a gallery of unretouched photos of celebrities who embraced and shared the beauty of their skin — take a look at these awesome ladies for a refreshing dose of reality and body positivity!

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    When Model Denise Bidot Gave Us This 2022 Motto "Stretch Marks, Cellulite, Rolls, Who Cares?"

    When Model Denise Bidot Gave Us This 2022 Motto "Stretch Marks, Cellulite, Rolls, Who Cares?"

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    #3

    When Drew Barrymore And Cameron Diaz Got Together For A Sunny Selfie, And Reminded Us To Always Wear Our SPF

    When Drew Barrymore And Cameron Diaz Got Together For A Sunny Selfie, And Reminded Us To Always Wear Our SPF

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    #6

    When Keke Palmer Shared — And Continued To Update Us On — Her Experience With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) And How It Affects Her Skin

    When Keke Palmer Shared — And Continued To Update Us On — Her Experience With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) And How It Affects Her Skin

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    #7

    When Zooey Deschanel Posted This Selfie Immediately After Rolling Out Of Bed

    When Zooey Deschanel Posted This Selfie Immediately After Rolling Out Of Bed

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    Tres D
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is absolutely stunningly beautiful with or without the make-up!

    Almarako94
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Guess she only get's makeup for other to not feel so bad. Why would you insult a face like that with makeup?

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    #8

    When Salma Hayek Shared This No-Makeup Selfie And Praised Her "White Hair Of Wisdom"

    When Salma Hayek Shared This No-Makeup Selfie And Praised Her "White Hair Of Wisdom"

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    #10

    Verified Portrait Of A Hungover Woman Who Had Cake For Breakfast

    Verified Portrait Of A Hungover Woman Who Had Cake For Breakfast

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    #11

    When Selena Gomez Filmed This Tiktok And Said She Won't Suck In Her Stomach

    When Selena Gomez Filmed This Tiktok And Said She Won't Suck In Her Stomach

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    Debbie
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What stomach? People do realize that when you fold stuff it wrinkles / bubbles up? (I know, people/media doesn't..)

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    #12

    When Zendaya Posted This Side-By-Side Of Her Actual Body Compared With A Retouched One

    When Zendaya Posted This Side-By-Side Of Her Actual Body Compared With A Retouched One

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    Mama Penguin
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg she's a grown woman, not a 10 year old girl. She's already slim!

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    #13

    When Katy Perry Posted This Selfie Right After She Gave Birth To Her Daughter, Daisy

    When Katy Perry Posted This Selfie Right After She Gave Birth To Her Daughter, Daisy

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    #14

    When Aja Naomi King Celebrated Her Postpartum Body In An "After" Photo Shoot Taken Days After Giving Birth To Her Newborn Son, Kian

    When Aja Naomi King Celebrated Her Postpartum Body In An "After" Photo Shoot Taken Days After Giving Birth To Her Newborn Son, Kian

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    GoodWolf
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont know who she is but I LOVE that picture! So much joy and beauty 💕

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    #15

    When Lizzo Self-Appointed Herself As Our "Roll Model"

    When Lizzo Self-Appointed Herself As Our "Roll Model"

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    Mama Penguin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Listening to her songs gave me the confidence to tuck my shirt inside my jeans instead of constantly hiding my belly under baggy shirts. After decades of being told not to wear this and that, it feels liberating to finally start gaining that confidence.

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    #16

    When Sarah Hyland Shared Her "Painful" Truth As A Person Living With A Chronic Kidney Condition

    When Sarah Hyland Shared Her "Painful" Truth As A Person Living With A Chronic Kidney Condition

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    #17

    When Serena Williams Didn't Have Her Photos Retouched In Harper's Bazaar

    When Serena Williams Didn't Have Her Photos Retouched In Harper's Bazaar

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    Minath
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why should she, her body has got her to being one of the most successful women in tennis and even better grew her sweet little daughter

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    #18

    When Gabrielle Union Turned To Her Front-Facing Camera To Show Off Her "Freckles Galore"

    When Gabrielle Union Turned To Her Front-Facing Camera To Show Off Her "Freckles Galore"

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    #19

    When Ariana Grande Posted This No-Makeup Selfie Before Getting Ready For The Day

    When Ariana Grande Posted This No-Makeup Selfie Before Getting Ready For The Day

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    Yeah, okay.
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She just looks so much better without the makeup and pony tail. I'd hate my hair in the same do every day. Not to mention it hurts when your hair is pulled back like that by the end of the day.

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    #20

    Adele Without Make Up

    Adele Without Make Up

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    Kaa
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally like this au naturel look way more than her usual stage look with thick eyeliner and "big hair"

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    #22

    That’s A Wrap On #armaggedontime! What A Gem Of An Experience; Feeling Very Grateful To Everyone Involved

    That’s A Wrap On #armaggedontime! What A Gem Of An Experience; Feeling Very Grateful To Everyone Involved

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    Jaekry
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is... Not fair... annoyingly stunning in every possible way. Soooo beautiful!

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    #23

    When Model Iskra Lawrence Celebrated Her Cellulite And Rightfully Reclaimed It As "Cellulit"

    When Model Iskra Lawrence Celebrated Her Cellulite And Rightfully Reclaimed It As "Cellulit"

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    Susie Elle
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen babies with cellulite, we really need to stop pretending like it's something abnormal. Second; lovely photo <3

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    #26

    When Selena Gomez Shared This Behind-The-Scenes Shot From Her New Unretouched Photo Shoot For La’mariette

    When Selena Gomez Shared This Behind-The-Scenes Shot From Her New Unretouched Photo Shoot For La’mariette

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    #28

    Alexandra Daddario Posting Without Any Make Up

    Alexandra Daddario Posting Without Any Make Up

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    #29

    When Lili Reinhart Joked About Her Very Real Struggle With Cystic Acne

    When Lili Reinhart Joked About Her Very Real Struggle With Cystic Acne

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    Lisa Edwardsen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's beautiful! Just wondering... Am I the only one that can't stop looking at the little foot that looks like it's growing from her head? Lol

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    #31

    When Rihanna Shared This Pic With Visibly Unshaven Leg Hair And Her Fans Celebrated It In The Comments

    When Rihanna Shared This Pic With Visibly Unshaven Leg Hair And Her Fans Celebrated It In The Comments

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    #32

    And When Selena Shared This Photo Where She Showed Off Her Kidney Transplant Scar

    And When Selena Shared This Photo Where She Showed Off Her Kidney Transplant Scar

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    #33

    When Sarah Hyland Decided Not To Wear Spanx To The Teen Choice Awards And Let Her "Kupa" Show

    When Sarah Hyland Decided Not To Wear Spanx To The Teen Choice Awards And Let Her "Kupa" Show

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    #36

    When Lady Gaga Shared This Selfie And Let Her Stretch Marks Take Center Stage

    When Lady Gaga Shared This Selfie And Let Her Stretch Marks Take Center Stage

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    Mia D
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with stretch marks! I don't know why magazines try to retouch (photoshop) them, making a lot of us believe it's not normal. Majority of people have them, they are normal!!!

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    #37

    When Rachel Bloom Was Brutally Honest About How Her Busy Filming Schedule Caused Her Hormones To Run Amok

    When Rachel Bloom Was Brutally Honest About How Her Busy Filming Schedule Caused Her Hormones To Run Amok

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    #38

    When Padma Lakshmi Posted This Thirst Trap Letting Her "Stretch" Take The Lead

    When Padma Lakshmi Posted This Thirst Trap Letting Her "Stretch" Take The Lead

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    #39

    When Former Bachelor Contestant Bekah Martinez Said That Every Mom Bod Is Perfect In Its Own Way And Had Zero Patience For Anyone Who Thought Otherwise

    When Former Bachelor Contestant Bekah Martinez Said That Every Mom Bod Is Perfect In Its Own Way And Had Zero Patience For Anyone Who Thought Otherwise

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    Nicki
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this so much!! Just existing in our natural beauty, gorgeous!

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    #40

    When Beauty Influencer Kandee Johnson Talked About How Beautiful Her "Thighlights" Are

    When Beauty Influencer Kandee Johnson Talked About How Beautiful Her "Thighlights" Are

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    #42

    When Ashley Graham Shared This Photo Of Her Lower Body

    When Ashley Graham Shared This Photo Of Her Lower Body

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    #44

    When Hilary Duff Proudly Embraced Her Dimpled Skin

    When Hilary Duff Proudly Embraced Her Dimpled Skin

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    #45

    When Nicole Byer Showed Off Her Bikini Bod And Pole-Dancing Skills, All While Celebrating Her "#veryfat," "#verybrave" Philosophy

    When Nicole Byer Showed Off Her Bikini Bod And Pole-Dancing Skills, All While Celebrating Her "#veryfat," "#verybrave" Philosophy

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    Mama Penguin
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her. Her Netflix standup special and podcasts are hilarious.

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    #46

    When Danielle Brooks Joked That She "Didn’t Get Thick Off Eating Lettuce"

    When Danielle Brooks Joked That She "Didn’t Get Thick Off Eating Lettuce"

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    Jo Gabriel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Superb actor!! That last oitnb series was soooo heavy and she was BRILLIANT.

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    #48

    When Robyn Lawley Shared This Pic Of Her "Tiger Stripes"

    When Robyn Lawley Shared This Pic Of Her "Tiger Stripes"

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    #49

    When Lorde Talked About Her Struggles With Acne And People's Unsolicited Advice About It

    When Lorde Talked About Her Struggles With Acne And People's Unsolicited Advice About It

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    Tenacious Squirrel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good that she talked about it, but isn’t this supposed to be “untouched photos”?

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    #51

    Doja Cat Posting Her Acne Problems

    Doja Cat Posting Her Acne Problems

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    Coolwhip
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doja Cat posts everything tho, there is literally NOTHING off limits to her. I feel the same about Lizzo. They are great.

    #52

    When Ruby Rose Showed Us That Even Famous People Break Out, Too

    When Ruby Rose Showed Us That Even Famous People Break Out, Too

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    #54

    Tracee Ellis Ross Showing Her Messy Hair

    Tracee Ellis Ross Showing Her Messy Hair

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    Screen_Addict
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think there's a hulu special celebrating African American hair. I believe it features her, Oprah, and a handful of other stunning black women

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    #55

    When Jameela Jamil Shared This Pic Of Her Breast Stretch Marks And Called Them Her "Badge Of Honor"

    When Jameela Jamil Shared This Pic Of Her Breast Stretch Marks And Called Them Her "Badge Of Honor"

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    #56

    When Mindy Kaling Shared This Selfie Celebrating The Power Of Zit Cream

    When Mindy Kaling Shared This Selfie Celebrating The Power Of Zit Cream

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    #57

    When Lucy Hale Smiled For The Camera With Her "Zit Cream On Fleek"

    When Lucy Hale Smiled For The Camera With Her "Zit Cream On Fleek"

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    kelly
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are all of these celebrities using the same zit cream? It looks to be the same color. If so, I'd love to know what they use!

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    #58

    When Rachel Bloom Shared This Candid Selfie Immediately After Her Breast Reduction Surgery

    When Rachel Bloom Shared This Candid Selfie Immediately After Her Breast Reduction Surgery

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    When Bebe Rexha Shared This Beach Photo Of Herself Without Photoshop

    When Bebe Rexha Shared This Beach Photo Of Herself Without Photoshop

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    S Mi
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's very sad that this is no longer the sort of aspirational but unlikely photo. Instagram people are starting to look un human

    #61

    When Jessica Simpson Posted This Photo Of Her Ankles, Which Became Swollen During Pregnancy

    When Jessica Simpson Posted This Photo Of Her Ankles, Which Became Swollen During Pregnancy

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    Carol Emory
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looked like my ankles. I do not judge on appearance, but be careful. Swollen ankles during pregnancy can be bad. It can be a sign of Preeclampsia. People that have it during pregnancy can have heart attacks, kidney failure and edemas. After you give birth, you run the risk of seizures and strokes. A friend of mine got terrible blood clots after she gave birth to her second son. She had to be hospitalized for a few days while they put her on medication to get rid of them.

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    #62

    The Holidays Are Finally Here

    The Holidays Are Finally Here

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    #63

    When Ashley Graham Posted This Video Admiring Her Postpartum Stretch Marks

    When Ashley Graham Posted This Video Admiring Her Postpartum Stretch Marks

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    #64

    When Barbie Ferreira Shared This Full Body Photo Of Herself

    When Barbie Ferreira Shared This Full Body Photo Of Herself

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    #65

    When Demi Lovato Shared These Photos And Said That She Loves Herself Wholeheartedly Despite Her "Imperfections"

    When Demi Lovato Shared These Photos And Said That She Loves Herself Wholeheartedly Despite Her "Imperfections"

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    #66

    Kelly Rowland Let Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" Lyrics Speak For Her Un-Retouched Photo

    Kelly Rowland Let Kendrick Lamar's "Humble" Lyrics Speak For Her Un-Retouched Photo

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    #67

    When Olivia Munn Said She Wasn't Going To Let Her Cellulite Stop Her From Posting A Pic After Commenters Pointed It Out

    When Olivia Munn Said She Wasn't Going To Let Her Cellulite Stop Her From Posting A Pic After Commenters Pointed It Out

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    a_smol_berry
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks cozy as hell! And I love how the necklace looks with the outfit!

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    #69

    Shay Mitchell Without Make Up

    Shay Mitchell Without Make Up

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    #70

    When Barbie Ferreira Posted This Photo Of Her "Lil Stripes" And Celebrated Just How Cute Her Body Is Because Of Them

    When Barbie Ferreira Posted This Photo Of Her "Lil Stripes" And Celebrated Just How Cute Her Body Is Because Of Them

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    #71

    Ashley Iaconetti Embracing Her Acne Issues

    Ashley Iaconetti Embracing Her Acne Issues

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    Llama_flower93
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this what we call acne issues? A couple pimples? I constantly have at least two pimples on my face and I don't call it acne issues. This girl is frigging adorable either way.

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    Chrissy Teigen

    Chrissy Teigen

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    Minath
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame she was such a bully and repeatedly told a young Courtney Stodden to kill herself.

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    #74

    When Lizzo Shared These Booty Pics That Never Needed Facetune To Begin With

    When Lizzo Shared These Booty Pics That Never Needed Facetune To Begin With

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    foxgirl158
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friendly reminder, pandas, that down votes should not be used as a way to show you disagree with a comment, but a way to flag spammers and those who only aim to be hateful with their comments :)

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    #75

    Brooklyn Decker Shared This Photo Of A Neck Mole That Her Kid Thinks Is A Nipple

    Brooklyn Decker Shared This Photo Of A Neck Mole That Her Kid Thinks Is A Nipple

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    #76

    When Jameela Jamil Shared This Photo Of Her Legs

    When Jameela Jamil Shared This Photo Of Her Legs

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    Llama_flower93
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes these actually come across rude. Like if I posted a picture of myself and someone said "look at how brave she is to show her face". Like what? What's wrong with it?

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    #77

    When Chrissy Teigen Wished Herself A Happy Valentine's Day By Sharing A Photo Of Her Scars From Her Endometriosis Surgery And Breast-Implant Removal Surgery

    When Chrissy Teigen Wished Herself A Happy Valentine's Day By Sharing A Photo Of Her Scars From Her Endometriosis Surgery And Breast-Implant Removal Surgery

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    #82

    When Amy Schumer Shared That She's All About "Letting The Love In" This Summer

    When Amy Schumer Shared That She's All About "Letting The Love In" This Summer

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    #83

    When Priyanka Chopra Shared This Photo To Let The World Know That Not Even She Actually Has Perfectly Smooth Armpits

    When Priyanka Chopra Shared This Photo To Let The World Know That Not Even She Actually Has Perfectly Smooth Armpits

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    #86

    When Kim Kardashian Shared Photos Of Her "Psoriasis Face" And Went On To Call The Condition "The Shits"

    When Kim Kardashian Shared Photos Of Her "Psoriasis Face" And Went On To Call The Condition "The Shits"

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    James016
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Psoriasis is the shits. I have it and currently it feels like my body is on fire.

    #87

    When Kylie Jenner Posted This Snap Of Her Postpartum Stretch Marks That She Calls "A Little Gift From Stormi"

    When Kylie Jenner Posted This Snap Of Her Postpartum Stretch Marks That She Calls "A Little Gift From Stormi"

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    #88

    And Finally, When Kourtney Kardashian Sported Her "Little Stripes" For This Poosh Photoshoot

    And Finally, When Kourtney Kardashian Sported Her "Little Stripes" For This Poosh Photoshoot

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    K K
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could never hear the name Kardashian again and be thrilled

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