Amal Clooney’s Vogue photos spark backlash over heavy editing

Vogue magazine is facing backlash after sharing photos of Amal Clooney on its official Instagram page that some viewers say were heavily retouched.

The images, taken during Clooney’s appearance at the 2025 Prix Suisse, showed the human rights attorney speaking on stage in a red spaghetti-strap capri jumpsuit with gold-tipped heels.

While many praised her natural beauty, eagle-eyed fans argued that the photos had been edited with Facetune or similar tools.

Some commenters claimed the edits were unnecessary, noting that Clooney is already widely regarded for her elegance and poise.

Others criticized Vogue for focusing on aesthetics rather than her words, with one viewer suggesting, “Maybe it would be good to say more about what she had to say and then discuss her outfit. Vogue is about women having thoughts as well as outfits.”

The Vogue post captioned the photos by highlighting Clooney’s outfit and appearance at the event, saying, “Over the weekend, Amal Clooney put a festive twist on her signature silhouette for an appearance at the 2025 Prix Suisse. Clooney addressed the crowd in a statement jumpsuit, a look she’s made her public-speaking go-to.”

The controversy underscores ongoing debates about photo editing in fashion and lifestyle media, with readers questioning the need to digitally alter public figures who are already celebrated for their natural looks.