Did Elle Canada just get caught Photoshopping an incredible advocate for curve confidence?!
Ashley Graham‘s cover shot and SKINtillating spread for the magazine dropped on Thursday, and the gorgeous gal was all about flaunting her flawless full figure.
One black-and-white shot (above, left) featured by the glossy shows the brunette beauty posing as she holds onto fitness rings, donning a black, cutout bodysuit that shows off her legs.
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But, back in July, paparazzi snapped shots of the shoot IRL, capturing the moment she posed for this snap (above, right). In fact, these were the very photos that caused the gorgeous gal to go on Instagram to defend her cellulite.
And, while comparing the two photos, it looks as though the glossy retouched their pics to erased the very cellulite Miz Graham previously described as representing “victory and courage.”
Take a look at the side-by-side (above).
What’s inneresting about this development is the model applauds her body flaws in the mag’s interview, saying:
“You know what’s so funny? I think women think I’m inspirational because I’m unapologetic. I have cellulite. I have back fat. I’ve got a thick stomach. But I work my body like I don’t because I don’t know any other body. I don’t know how to feel thin. I just know how to feel like Ashley.”
This is not a good look for the popular publication!
And, we’re not sure if Ash even noticed her thighs had been retouched, since she has yet to comment on the controversy. We’re curious to see if the body positivity role model will actually address the issue.
What do U think about it??
[Image via Max Abadian/Elle Magazine, Pacific Coast News Online.]