“Shocking Makeover: Monica Bellucci’s Altered Photos Trigger Fierce Backlash—What Fans Are Saying!”

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Even the perception of an ideal woman’s body has changed over the years, proving that beauty standards keep shifting rather than truly breaking the mold.

“In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe’s hourglass figure was idealized. The 90s glorified the waif-thin look of models like Kate Moss,” Wanis said.

Even the perception of an ideal woman’s body has changed over the years

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“Today, we see a greater acceptance of curves, but now there is an emphasis on a highly sculpted, ‘gym-toned’ physique, which is often achievable only through surgery, extreme fitness regimens, or digital alterations—photo filters and Photoshop,” he continued.

With digital alterations being more accessible than ever, the line between reality and perfection has truly blurred, leading to “heightened dysmorphic expectations.”

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“The rise of AI, Photoshop, and beauty filters has heightened dysmorphic expectations—people now compare themselves not just to celebrities but to what are actually digitally altered versions of celebrities!” Wanis said.

“Thus, rather than fully embracing diverse beauty standards, Hollywood has subtly reshaped old ideals under new disguises—like the ‘strong not skinny’ trend, which still prioritizes unrealistic perfection,” he continued.

“Women can never be enough, it’s exhausting to exist under patriarchy,” said one commenter