InStyle magazine denies digitally lightening the skin of March cover subject Kerry Washington, star of Shonda Rhimes‘ hit drama “Scandal.”
Social media lit up Thursday after the “Scandal” star unveiled her latest cover on social media, showing a much lighter-skinned Washington than fans are used to seeing.
The new cover shows Washington lit from below in a white, shoulder-baring dress.
Washington was “thrilled” with her new photo, telling her fans on Instagram, “So honored. And crazy excited.”
But the reaction from her fans was anything but.
@InStyle Shame on you for lightening Kerry Washington's skin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Phillip Dabadisbich (@alstonboy4315) February 6, 2015
Shrunk her lips, lightened her skin and she is thrilled.