Khloé Kardashian reflects on her filter addiction and past photoshop struggles: ''It was a strange time...'

Khloé Kardashian is no stranger to public scrutiny, especially when it comes to beauty standards and social media. In a refreshingly honest episode of her podcast Khloé in Wonder Land, the reality TV star opened up about her past struggles with Photoshop and filters, reflecting on how they once distorted her self-image.

Influenced by the Times and Those Around Her

Khloé acknowledged that there was a time when she heavily relied on editing tools, influenced both by the people around her and the era's beauty standards. She reflected on how widespread the use of Photoshop once was, noting that many, including herself, felt pressured to enhance their photos more back then than people generally do today.

Still Navigating Insecurity

She further admitted that while she no longer relies on filters the way she once did, she still has moments of insecurity.

She acknowledged that the filter culture once became so consuming that it was hard to view oneself without digital enhancements. Though she occasionally feels tempted to use a filter when she's not feeling her best, she shared that she now prefers how she looks on video over still photos and continues to work on embracing her natural self.

A Wake-Up Call

Reflecting on her past, Kardashian admitted she wished she had been kinder to herself.

She recalled how constant exposure to heavily edited images—even of herself—blurred her sense of reality. Surrounded by people who routinely altered photos before sharing them, she began to believe those versions were real. Comparing paparazzi shots to filtered ones only deepened her confusion. Eventually, she realised the need to “reprogram” her thinking, step back from filters, and embrace her authentic self.

She described that phase as a “strange time” where the pressure to look a certain way became overwhelming.

A Public Battle with Filter Culture

Khloé has long had a complicated and highly public relationship with Photoshop. Over the years, several of her social media posts have faced backlash for overly edited or face-tuned images. One notable incident sparked major online debate when her grandmother, MJ, unknowingly shared an unedited photo of Khloé in a bikini. The candid image stood in stark contrast to the polished pictures Khloé typically posts, fueling discussions about unrealistic beauty standards and the ongoing grip of filter culture on the digital world.