LA Times blasted for over-editing A-list actresses in ridiculous cover shoot

Some of Hollywood’s biggest female stars graced the cover of the Los Angeles Times this week – but readers were left fuming amid claims the publication heavily edited the images.

The glossy cover was published on Tuesday as a part of LA Times’ The Envelope Women in Film issue. It featured six Hollywood heavyweights: Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Emily Blunt, Elle Fanning, Tessa Thompson and Sydney Sweeney.

The actresses posed in front of a muted brown-marbled wall, wearing various shades of white, brown, and gold with their arms around each other.

The accompanying article – dubbed an ‘Oscar roundtable’ – delved into the actresses’ experience with navigating criticism, how they tackled industry expectations, and taking on their film roles.

But readers were quick to spot that the cover had a particular look to it, speculating the magazine had heavily photoshopped the women.

‘These women are all naturally gorgeous! Why the heavy photoshop?’ one reader questioned.

‘Photoshop has entered the chat,’ another sarcastically wrote.

‘AI so bad it got me thinking this was fake,’ joked a third.

The glossy cover was published on Tuesday as a part of LA Times’ The Envelope Women in Film issue, featuring six Hollywood heavyweights

‘Wow, over-edited and ridiculous. Was this AI?’ one shocked person responded.

Another agreed, writing: ‘This is so weird.’

Others slammed people for criticizing the women’s appearances rather than talking about what the actresses discussed, as they delved into dealing with bad press and criticism.

‘What’s going on with all the comments about their appearance? Would you be so reactive to the MEN in film issue?’ they snarked.

The Daily Mail has reached out to the Los Angeles Times for comment.

In the issue, the A-listers spoke to the publication about their careers and what they still hope to achieve.

Fans were surprised that superstar Jennifer Lopez admitted that although she has had a long and fulfilling career, she still has goals she’d like to achieve in the entertainment industry.

‘Everybody’s always trying to tell you: “You can only do this” or “You can only do that,”‘ the 56-year-old told the publication.

Fans were surprised to find that superstar Jennifer Lopez admitted that although she’s had a long and fulfilling career, she still has goals she wants to achieve

‘I still want to direct. I still want to write more books. And I don’t ever feel like there’s somebody who can say to me, “No, you can’t.”‘

Lopez compared herself to ‘a lightning rod for nice things and a lot of negativity,’ and she frequently feels misunderstood.

‘It’s hard because you say to yourself, “These people don’t get me. They don’t see me. They don’t understand me,”‘ the two-time Grammy nominee lamented.

The singer said she often reminds herself she’s ‘a good person’ who knows what she’s doing.

‘People wouldn’t hire me if I wasn’t good at what I do,’ she pointed out.

Lopez added: ‘I’d have to block out the noise so I can put my head on the pillow at night and go, “I did good today. I was a good person. I was kind to people. I worked really hard. I’m a good mom.” That has always helped me through.’

In 2017, the LA Times faced backlash after only featuring white actresses in its cover story about empowering women in Hollywood.

The cover story of the newspaper’s The Envelope section, which examined the awards season, was titled ‘A Shift in Focus: Actresses Call for a Change in the Way Many Stories Are Told.’

The cover featured Jessica Chastain, Margot Robbie, Diane Kruger, Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening and Kate Winslet.

Hundreds took to social media to lambast the news outlet for only choosing white -mostly blonde – actresses for a story about working in Hollywood and the treatment of women on screen.