Kristina Roberts
Khloé Kardashian, one of the most talked-about celebrities in the United States, recently opened her heart about something many young people can relate to—her past struggle with filters, Photoshop, and self-image. In a recent episode of her podcast Khloé in Wonder Land, she talked honestly about how she once felt the need to change the way she looked in photos, just to feel accepted or good enough. For years, Khloé lived under the weight of beauty standards that told her she had to look a certain way. Now, she’s learning to let go of those unrealistic ideas and is focusing on being happy with her true self.
She spoke about how hard it was during the early days of social media, especially when everyone around her was editing their pictures to look more “perfect.” She admitted she fell into the same trap, using Photoshop and filters to smooth her skin, change her face, and make herself look different than she really was. “It was a strange time,” she said, honestly reflecting on that phase in her life. These tools slowly started to change how she saw herself. The more she used them, the more she began to feel that her natural self wasn’t good enough.
In her own words, Khloé explained how this started to impact her confidence. At first, editing her photos made her feel better. She thought she looked prettier or more attractive. But over time, it made things worse. She began to feel disconnected from her real appearance. Every time she looked in the mirror or saw a photo without a filter, she felt like something was wrong, even though nothing really was. It’s a feeling many people have had, especially in a world where we constantly compare ourselves to others online.
Khloé also shared that this pressure didn’t only come from strangers or followers on social media—it came from people close to her and the world she lived in. In the entertainment and fashion industries, where beauty is often placed above everything else, there was an unspoken rule that everyone had to look flawless. This made her believe she had to fit into a narrow definition of beauty. And even though she had fans, fame, and success, she still felt like she wasn’t enough.
She said, “I was so used to seeing everyone use filters, and I thought I had to do the same to be liked or to be beautiful. I didn’t realize how much it was affecting how I saw myself.” The honest way she talked about it made it clear that even celebrities go through the same feelings of insecurity that many teenagers and adults face every day.
But things have started to change for Khloé. She explained that now she’s working hard to break free from that old way of thinking. Instead of heavily editing her photos or using filters, she now tries to accept herself the way she is. She even said that she likes how she looks more in videos than in still photos. This is because videos show the real, moving, laughing version of her—not a perfect, frozen image that’s been edited to meet someone else’s expectations.
Even though she’s made a lot of progress, she admitted that the temptation to use filters doesn’t go away completely. Some days, when she feels tired or not her best, she still thinks about using a filter. But she tries to remind herself that she doesn’t need it. She’s learning to love who she is without digital changes. “I still have moments where I want to use a filter,” she said. “But now, I try to be kinder to myself and remind myself that real is better.”
What makes Khloé’s story powerful is not just her honesty, but her courage to talk about something that many people hide. In a world where people often only show their best side online, talking about real struggles helps others feel less alone. By sharing her experience, she’s showing that it’s okay to be yourself and that beauty is not about perfection—it’s about being real.
She also spoke about how we’ve all gotten used to filters, and it’s not just a celebrity problem. Whether you’re a student, a working adult, or someone who simply scrolls through Instagram for fun, you’ve likely seen—or used—filters. And while they can be fun or artistic, they can also make us forget what we really look like. They can trick our brains into thinking that only a filtered version of ourselves is good enough to be seen.
Khloé is not trying to blame anyone or say that filters are evil. She’s just saying that we need to be careful not to lose ourselves in the process. She wants people to know that it’s okay to post a real, unedited photo. It’s okay to have flaws. And it’s okay to not look perfect all the time. Everyone has days when they don’t feel great about themselves—but learning to accept those days and love yourself anyway is what truly matters.
Her journey is ongoing, and she admits it’s not easy. But she’s proud of how far she’s come. She now surrounds herself with people who support her, people who care more about her heart than her appearance. And most importantly, she’s trying to set a good example for others—especially for young girls who look up to her.
Khloé Kardashian’s story teaches us a valuable lesson. It reminds us that we all have moments of doubt, especially when we see others looking “perfect” online. But behind every photo is a real person with feelings, fears, and hopes. Instead of chasing an image, we can learn to love what’s real.
As Khloé continues to grow and embrace her true self, she encourages others to do the same. “Be kind to yourself,” she says. “You don’t need a filter to be beautiful. You just need to be you.”
Khloé’s openness is a step toward a world where being real is more celebrated than being perfect. And if her story can help even one person feel better about who they are, then sharing it was truly worth it.
