Khloé Kardashian Labeled ‘Delusional’ After Outrageous Photoshop Claim: ‘Why Are You Still Lying?’
Khloé Kardashian, the youngest of the Kardashian sisters, has once again found herself at the center of a social media storm following her recent comments about photo editing on her podcast, Khloé in Wonderland. The 41-year-old reality star, known for her role on Keeping Up With the Kardashians and her fashion brand Good American, addressed accusations from fans that she heavily edits her images. Her response, however, has sparked widespread backlash, with many labeling her claims as “delusional” and accusing her of dishonesty. The controversy, which unfolded on July 17, 2025, has reignited debates about authenticity, beauty standards, and the pressures of maintaining a polished public image in the digital age.
During the latest episode of her podcast, Khloé responded to a fan’s comment that she “Photoshops every picture” she posts. The reality star denied currently using Photoshop, stating, “There was a time that I definitely did. There was a time that I was around some people that would make me feel like I needed to. I also think it was the era, too.” She further explained that she now relies on taking “500 photos to get one I like” with good lighting, rather than editing her images extensively. Khloé’s remarks were intended to clarify her approach to social media and address the ongoing scrutiny of her appearance. However, fans were quick to call out what they perceived as inconsistencies, pointing to recent posts that appeared heavily altered.
Social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Reddit, lit up with reactions to Khloé’s statements. Fans watching the podcast on an Instagram live stream were skeptical, with one user commenting, “This damn video has a filter. What are we even talking about?” Another added, “Sitting up there just delusional with a filter on the video chileeeeee smh.” The sentiment was echoed across X, where users expressed frustration, with one post stating, “Why are you still lying Khloé? It’s okay, we know you still do.” These reactions highlight a growing frustration among fans who feel that Khloé’s denial of photo editing contradicts the visible evidence in her polished social media posts.
Khloé’s history with photo editing controversies has only fueled the current backlash. Earlier in 2025, she faced criticism for a heavily edited magazine cover shoot for Wonderland Magazine, where behind-the-scenes footage from The Kardashians revealed significant retouching. Fans pointed out discrepancies between the raw footage and the final images, with one Reddit user noting, “When watching the show, they were showing Khloé posing for her photoshoot, and I thought she looked great! But the final result was shocking.” Similar accusations surfaced in April and May 2025, when fans spotted what they called “embarrassing Photoshop fails” in posts promoting her perfume line and at events like Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding in Italy.
The reality star has also been open about her cosmetic procedures, admitting to a nose job, Botox, fillers, and laser treatments in a June 2025 social media post. She clarified that her transformation is partly due to an 80-pound weight loss and non-invasive treatments like Sculpra for a facial indentation caused by a tumor removal. While Khloé praised a doctor’s compliment about her appearance at the Bezos wedding, she denied undergoing more extensive procedures like a temporal brow lift or face and neck lift, as speculated by some. This transparency, however, has not quelled fans’ suspicions about her photo editing habits, with many believing she omitted key details about her digital enhancements.
The controversy surrounding Khloé’s Photoshop claims touches on broader issues within the Kardashian-Jenner family, who have long faced scrutiny for their curated online personas. Kim Kardashian, for instance, was criticized in 2021 for editing her waist in a SKIMS campaign and again in 2025 for altering photos from a Disneyland trip. The family’s influence on beauty standards has been a double-edged sword, with critics arguing that their heavily edited images perpetuate unrealistic ideals, while supporters praise their business acumen and ability to stay relevant. Khloé herself has expressed frustration with the constant attention to her body, calling it “gross” in a June 2025 interview and emphasizing her focus on body positivity through Good American.
For Khloé, the accusations of being “delusional” reflect a deeper tension between authenticity and the demands of fame. While she insists she’s moved away from heavy photo editing, the polished aesthetic of her social media presence tells a different story to many fans. As the debate rages on, it underscores the challenges of navigating public perception in an era where every image is scrutinized, and the line between reality and digital enhancement is increasingly blurred.
