Unedited Plus-Size Models: Things Aren't Quite as Glamorous as They Seem (15 Photos)

A while back, the rise of curvy models took the internet by storm. They began taking over ad campaigns and magazine covers, seemingly pushing ultra-thin models aside to usher in an era of body positivity. But the reality is far less flawless: behind every stunning plus-size photoshoot lies heavy airbrushing to hide imperfections. Here is a look at what some of the world's most famous plus-size models actually look like in real life.











Kim Kardashian

Her famous curves have been the envy of an entire generation. However, Kim rarely steps out in public without shapewear, and her photos—even those on her own social media—are heavily retouched. Still, she couldn't evade the ever-watchful paparazzi, and unedited pictures of her eventually leaked online. As it turns out, Kim's iconic silhouette looks quite different away from the glossy magazine pages.





Ashley Graham

As one of the most prominent plus-size models in the world, she made history in 2016 as the first curvy model to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. While Ashley is an icon to millions, unedited photos reveal that even she is far from picture-perfect.





Felicity Hayward





Tess Holliday





Iskra Lawrence





Anastasia Kvitko



Jordyn Woods



It turns out that the very women championing body positivity and urging everyone to embrace their natural selves still rely on standard industry tricks, appearing in magazines with heavily retouched figures.