I say thank heavens for retouching, shetoldAFPin a 2017 interview.

Its airbrushing that saves us.

This is sick and disgusting, one said.

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This is why women have awful self esteem … its all fake, another wrote.

My first thought was why did they turn her into a Kardashian?

one asked

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Monica Bellucci in a black outfit at a public event, sparking outrage with intense photo edits.

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They dont make her look better, another agreed.

They entirely restructureher unique and natural appearanceto turn her into a Kardashian.

I dont get it at all.

“This Is Mental Illness”: Monica Bellucci’s Real Vs. Edited Pics Leave Internet In Disbelief

They are making her a different ethnicity, one said.

The Italian actress previously said it doesnt bother her to look like a mature woman on screen.

I didnt say to myself, Oh my God, its monstrous!

“This Is Mental Illness”: Monica Bellucci’s Real Vs. Edited Pics Leave Internet In Disbelief

No, I think it is charming, she said in herAFPinterview.

When I see mature women who havent been redone I dont say, She should get her face lifted.

I think to myself, She is very lovely like that, the onscreen star said.

Edited photos of Monica Bellucci with contrasting appearances, highlighting intense editing.

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The important thing is doing what is good for you, she told the French news outlet.

Discussions about beauty standards have gained momentum in recent years.

But some experts believe these standards have simply been repackaged rather than truly transformed.

Comment on Monica Belluci’s photos, expressing outrage over intense edits making her look like a generic model.

Hollywood needs to establish beauty and body standards so that it has something to market and sell.

In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroes hourglass figure was idealized.

The 90s glorified the waif-thin look of models like Kate Moss, Wanis said.

Monica Bellucci on magazine cover, wearing black gloves and a jeweled necklace.

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“This Is Mental Illness”: Monica Bellucci’s Real Vs. Edited Pics Leave Internet In Disbelief

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“This Is Mental Illness”: Monica Bellucci’s Real Vs. Edited Pics Leave Internet In Disbelief

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“This Is Mental Illness”: Monica Bellucci’s Real Vs. Edited Pics Leave Internet In Disbelief

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