Fans criticize Donatella Versace for heavily editing photos from Elton John’s charity gala premiere

Donatella Versace, the renowned fashion designer, has drawn the attention of fans after sharing images from Elton John’s charity gala premiere of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical in London. The 69-year-old designer posted a carousel of photos on Instagram over the weekend, where she appeared in a stunning gold sparkly mini dress. However, one of the photos sparked a backlash from her followers due to her altered appearance.

In one image, where she is seen standing beside a black SUV, fans quickly noticed a drastic change in Versace's facial features, with many commenting that she appeared "unrecognizable." Some followers even joked about her look, with one person writing, "Donatella said new face, who this?" This raised speculations about whether the designer had undergone cosmetic surgery to achieve such a dramatic transformation. However, other photos from the same event showed her face looking more typical, leading fans to believe that the altered image was the result of extensive photo editing and filters.

Several fans took to social media to voice their thoughts, suggesting that the look was a result of Photoshop rather than plastic surgery. One fan tweeted, "False alarm, everyone. Donatella’s face is still the same — someone just had free time and Photoshop." Despite the controversy, many fans continued to praise Versace’s overall beauty and personality, emphasizing that she remains a beloved figure in the fashion industry, regardless of the edited photo.

Although Versace has never publicly confirmed any surgical enhancements, her appearance has notably changed over the years, with plastic surgeons speculating that she has undergone Botox, facelifts, and lip fillers. In the past, Versace has expressed her views on beauty, notably saying in a 2010 interview that she does not believe in a "natural" look for women.

This incident adds to the ongoing debate about the influence of editing and filters in social media photos, particularly among celebrities.