20+ Stars Who’ve Shown Their Imperfect Pictures And Inspire Us To Be Proud Of Our Flaws

By Kirsty 2 years ago

1. Kylie Jenner

Image Source: Bright SideWhen it comes to the Kardashian's, you would expect any of them to be picture perfect - and if not, then certainly so after cosmetic improvements and beauty products. But for Kylie Jenner, the scar on her leg is one she shows off proudly, after being cut by a pole when she was 5 years old.

2. Miley Cyrus

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Miley Cyrus is no stranger to making a statement or two, so if you're looking for a celebrity who's happy to show their imperfect pictures and inspire your self-esteem, it's definitely Miley. She's never been shy about showing off her armpit hair, and even went so far as dying it pink.

3. Selena Gomez

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Singer, actress and producer Selena Gomez has spoken openly about her autoimmune disease. The disease resulted in her previously needing a kidney transplant, which resulted in a large scar on her stomach. Instead of hiding the scar, she wears it proudly.

4. Amy Schumer

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If there's ever a time to be proud of your natural body, it's after giving birth. Comedian Amy Schumer is no stranger to being candid, and here she shares a natural snap of her post-baby body. Not only is she happy to share unedited photos, but she's also happy to take a walk in public with her new baby in just her underwear, too!

5. Katy Perry

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It's not all glitz and glam for a singer like Katy Perry, and she's more than happy to show that - even when pregnant. The singer posted a candid shot of her struggling with exhaustion through pregnancy, as well as being open about her pregnancy body.

6. Bekah Martinez

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Star of The Bachelor, Bekah Martinez, is not only eager to show off her own natural body hair, but she wants her children to learn that it's okay to have body hair, too. She's been open about her own leg hair and armpit hair, and even worn her natural hair on the red carpet.

7. Zendaya

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Celebrities often fall victim to a little photoshopping, and it's nothing new to learn that most pictures you see will be edited. Actress Zendaya was eager to call out this edit, though, when she posted it on her Instagram - showing how she'd been made to look slimmer.

8. Ariel Winter

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For Ariel Winter, her large breasts were often a focus for many people instead of her rising acting talent. Not only that, but she suffered great pain with them, meaning she eventually got breast reduction surgery. The scars are not something she's willing to hide, and she's shown them off on the red carpet.

9. Mary J. Blige

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Mary J Blige has a visible scar under her eye, and it's one she's more than happy to constantly have on show. She's often seen without makeup which means she's more than likely making a point of never covering it up. The scar came after getting into a fight in her younger days.

10. Queen Latifah

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Speaking of scars, acting, rapping and singing legend Queen Latifah also has a very visible scar on her forehead. She got the scar as a youngster when she tripped during a game of tag with her brother, and now it'd definitely be strange to see her without it showing!

11. Sarah Hyland

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The Modern Family actress is known for looking beautiful on screen, but for #NationalSelfieDay, she wanted to reveal a less edited look by sharing a raw selfie of herself struggling with her own health conditions; namely, endometriosis and kidney dysplasia.

12. Jessica Simpson

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Most people know that a person's feet swell up when they're pregnant, but it's always nice to see that glam celebrities aren't the exception to that rule, either. Jessica Simpson revealed her struggles with swollen ankles so that other parents wouldn't feel so alone with the condition.

13. Serena Williams

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Tennis ace Serena Williams is no stranger to critique on her appearance, admitting that she's been called names, shamed for her body shape and paid unequally because of being a woman. So when it came to her photos for the cover of Harper's Bazaar, she refused to have them edited.

14. Chrissy Teigen

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If there's anyone you can rely on to tell it like it is, it's Chrissy Teigen - whether you love or hate her. She's been known to post a natural and honest snap or two, and here she embraces the stretch marks on her body for the world to see. Hopefully others will then feel better about their own.

15. Olivia Munn

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When Olivia Munn posted this non-edited pic revealing a hint of cellulite, many followers praised for not airbrushing it out, while others even trolled her about having it. She defended it, saying 'what woman doesn't have it?' and made it clear it wouldn't stop her from posting pics.

16. Ashley Graham

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Ashley Graham is often seen posting on social media for body positivity. With so many images of celebrities edited, it's easy to think you'd be alone in having cellulite, but that's not the case with Ashley. She posted this cellulite snap maintaining that she loves the skin she's in.

17. Princess Eugenie

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Princess Eugenie underwent surgery for scoliosis when she was 12, which is a condition when the spine curves to the side. She has a visible scar on her back which she's not ashamed to post pics of and talk about. She maintained that scars are beautiful, encouraging others to share and love their scars, too.

18. Francia Raisa

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Actress Francia Raisa not only has a scar, but she has it due to someone else on this list. The actress donated a kidney to her best friend, Selena Gomez, and now has the stomach scar to prove it. Not only is she willing to reveal pictures of the scar, but she's willing to talk about the donation struggles, too.

19. Rihanna

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Rihanna is a fashion icon as well as a music icon, so you might expect any of her photos to be picture-perfect. However, the singer and actress is more than happy to reveal shots embracing her natural self - including leg hair, which undoubtedly helped many women feel more comfortable with their own.

20. Priyanka Chopra

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You may be wondering why Indian actress Priyanka Chopra posted this snap, but it has to do with her armpits. No, she doesn't show off her natural armpit hair - and there's nothing wrong with shaving - but the reason she posted this defiant selfie was because a picture of her armpits was recently edited. They actually photoshopped the tiny bits of skin under her arms!

21. Jameela Jamil

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Jameela Jamil is often an advocate for loving your natural self, and for this pic she posted to her Instagram page, she was eager to not only let it be seen that she has cellulite - a natural, healthy thing - but also that other women should love themselves, too.

22. Brooklyn Decker

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Brooklyn Decker is an American model, so you'd expect a lot, if not all, of her pictures to be edited or placed with a filter. But no - the American model was happy to share this unfiltered snap of her eye acting up to show us all that it's okay if your face does imperfect things!

23. Hilary Duff

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Actress Hilary Duff not only wanted to share this natural shot of her body, but also this natural shot of what it is to have mother's body. The unfiltered snap shows the hint of cellulite, which is hardly something to be ashamed of - and least of all when you've given birth!

24. Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson returns to once again inspired other people to love their natural body in its natural state. Here she's all too eager to share an unfiltered (and unshaved) snap of her natural leg hair, because who can be bothered to shave anyway, right?

25. Danielle Brooks

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The Orange Is The New Black actress, Danielle Brooks, celebrates her natural, unedited self - and why shouldn't she? Posting this pic to her Instagram, she makes it clear that Photoshop is a no-no for her, and describes herself as 'P.H.A.T' (Pretty, Hot And Tempting!).

26. Rachel Bloom

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Another natural body issue can be people struggling with acne or general spots. And when you're so used to see Photoshopped pics of celebrities, it's easy to start thinking they have the smoothest, unspottiest skin in the world. Not if Rachel Bloom has anything to do with it! Here, the actress shares a candid snap of how a hectic showbiz schedule can wreak havoc on the skin.

27. Demi Lovato

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For the artist with a song named 'Confident', Demi Lovato is eager to let that show. They are no stranger to an unedited pic or two, and here they share a snap revealing their natural skin, curves and cellulite that they have no problem posting on social media.

28. Barbie Ferreira

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American model Barbie is often seen posting unedited pics of how proud she is of her natural body. When it comes to these stretch marks, she's happy to post them to social media and even labels them her 'lil stripes'. She's even played characters suffering from body image issues, but it's clear as a real person she herself doesn't!

29. Julia Michaels

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If you're ever going to rock natural body hair, then the red carpet is the way to do it. We've seen many inspiring celebs on this list do just that, and singer-songwriter Julia Michaels is another example of how to love your natural body when she revealed her natural armpit hair on the red carpet.

30. Mayim Bialik

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Mayim Bialik is an actress who is proud of her natural body hair. Not only does she not shave her legs, armpit hair or any other body hair, she also maintains that she never has! She's never seen the need to, and doesn't plan on starting any time soon.

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