Kim Kardashian Called out for Photoshopping Image, But There’s a Good Reason Behind It
Kim Kardashian was called out for another obvious photoshop earlier this month, but at least this time there seems to be a reasonable explanation. Kardashian shared a photo on Instagram where she sat on the floor with her new boyfriend Kim Kardashian, but she edited the carpet to disguise its distinctive pattern. However, this might be a security issue since Kardashian was attacked in her hotel room once before.
Kardashian’s photo showed her reclining on the floor in what appeared to be a hotel room or a hotel hallway, with a mirror on one side of her and a fire extinguisher on the other. She looked down at Davidson who was sprawled on her lap, and the two were close to kissing. This might have distracted most viewers from the fact that Kardashian somehow edited the picture to take the square spiral pattern out of the carpet, covering it with a different beige color.
Some fans may have spotted the edit themselves, while others noticed that she shared the unedited version on Twitter with a different caption. Instagram user Dana Omari posted the two side by side to show the difference.
It was at this point that some commenters speculated that Kardashian might have simply been trying to protect her anonymity. The reality star was the victim of an armed robbery while staying in Paris, France in 2016. The apartment she was renting was invaded by five men who bound and gagged her and stole $10 million worth of jewelry before leaving. At the time of this writing, there are 12 people awaiting trial in connection with the robbery.
Kardashian has spoken about how traumatic this experience was and how it impacted the way she conducts business from day to day. She has stepped up personal security protocols for herself and her family, especially when they are filming or when their location is known to the public in real-time.
However, Kardashian is also infamous for editing photos on her social media pages to be more flattering. She has been accused of photoshopping her own body, which some users say is harmful to young girls who look up to her. Many say she creates a beauty standard that is impossible to live up, and that she sets unreasonable expectations for her beauty products. On top of that, of course, critics think this is simply vain.
Kardashian has not commented on the controversy about this particular edited photo. Davidson is not on social media and has not remarked on it either.