14 Celebrity Photos That Reveal the Drastic Difference Between Social Media and Reality

Being photogenic isn’t something you can control — it’s partly luck, partly timing. And even the most glamorous celebrities need multiple tries to get the “perfect” shot. When they’re distracted or caught in the wrong light, the result can be surprisingly average. That’s why the flawless photos we see on social media often contrast sharply with very different images captured by professional photographers at the same events.

1. Nicole Kidman

2. Amanda Seyfried

3. Ana de Armas

4. Kate Hudson

5. Anne Hathaway

6. Zooey Deschanel

7. Charlize Theron

8. Penélope Cruz

9. Katy Perry

10. Cara Delevingne

11. Jessica Alba

12. Lady Gaga

13. Vanessa Hudgens

14. Demi Moore

And here are a few more celebrities whose Instagram photos reveal a very different side compared to their professionally shot images.