In a world with tough beauty standards, we’re showing what some of your favorite stars look like without makeup or Photoshop. While some of these images might be surprising, our goal isn’t to criticize them. Instead, we want to show their real, human side.
The Normality Behind Fame
Our aim isn’t to criticize these celebrities but to show that they are ordinary people, just like everyone else. They can have facial imperfections, wrinkles, pimples, and other normal signs of aging. We want to remind you that these stars are as normal as you are, and you might also use editing tools on your Instagram photos.
Demystifying Perfection
You might think celebrities are perfect, but that’s not true. We often see them looking flawless due to makeup and Photoshop, but the reality is different. Celebrities face constant pressure to meet society’s beauty standards, and they’re not immune to imperfections.
A Look at Reality
Instagram user @ssstructure has shared images showing what some famous women really look like without editing or makeup. Her post aims to break the illusion of perfection and remind us that these celebrities are real people too.
THE TRUTH ABOUT PERFECT SKIN
Unfortunately, the perfect skin we see in photos is an illusion. In real life, things are different. Below, we show you what 15 stars look like au naturale, without editing tools or Photoshop.
Starbucks Faces Backlash Following ‘Controversial’ Ad: Critics Slam Company for Going ‘Full Bud Light
Starbucks India stirred controversy and faced calls for boycotts following the release of a commercial set in India that sparked objections, particularly from the right-wing community. The company drew criticism for its latest promotional campaign, which portrayed parents meeting their transgender daughter at a Starbucks outlet.
In the video, a father initially grapples with accepting his daughter’s transition but eventually embraces it by ordering a drink for her under her new name. Starbucks India shared the video on Twitter with the caption, “Your name defines who you are – whether it’s Arpit or Arpita. At Starbucks, we love and accept you for who you are. Because being yourself means everything to us. #ItStartsWithYourName.”
The advertisement faced significant backlash, with political commentator Rukshan Fernando tweeting, “Starbucks facing backlash in India after adopting a full Bud Light approach. Introducing a mediocre US coffee brand to the market wasn’t bad enough; now they bring their woke corporate culture to the Subcontinent.”
In Starbucks India’s comment section, one user expressed dismay, stating, “It’s deeply concerning to witness the rapid erosion of cultural identity in our era. Certain liberal forces persistently normalize practices that seem to undermine our cherished traditions and values.”
Another user questioned Starbucks India’s marketing approach, commenting, “I’m a huge Starbucks fan and spend thousands of rupees in their coffee shops annually. But I can’t comprehend why @StarbucksIndia would launch a woke campaign under the guise of advertising? Can’t they just promote their coffee and service in India?”
A different comment criticized the promotion of what they deemed “immoral values,” asserting, “What are you promoting @Starbucks… Don’t endorse such cultural shifts… We don’t need any lessons on accepting such immoral values… We are Bharatvasis, and we take pride in our civilization.”
“I don’t understand why brands do this… these ads alienate huge portions of the population. Whatever happened to common-sense advertising? Videos like this alienate more customers than they attract. Literally wasting advertising dollars just to virtue signal,” expressed another disgruntled individual.
Watch the controversial ad here:
America has exported woke culture all around the globe, and Starbucks India just provided yet another example of this phenomenon. Since the end of World War II, the United States has been the global hegemon of liberalism, and many other nations have sought to mimic its cuIture.
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