Real Housewives of Orange County alum Jeana Keough recently found herself in the spotlight for a different reason. The 68-year-old former model shared a selfie on Instagram, only to be called out by her daughter, Kara Bosworth, for using a heavy filter on the photo. The incident quickly gained attention, with many fans and followers weighing in on the matter.
Jeana initially posted a photo of herself alongside Chip McAllister, the winner of The Amazing Race season five. The image showed Jeana with noticeably smooth skin, plumped lips, and striking green eyes, leading Kara to comment, “Take this down, now.” The public call-out from her daughter sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and followers.
“Nothing like being publicly roasted by your own daughter,” one commenter noted, while another urged, “Normalize normal faces again … please!!!” The pressure from her daughter and the public led Jeana to delete the heavily filtered photo and replace it with a more natural one. The new image revealed the wrinkles and natural features of both Jeana and Chip, confirming the use of a filter in the original post.
Kara responded positively to the updated photo, commenting, “There’s my girl.” Fans also appreciated Jeana’s decision to embrace her natural look. “Love this pic without filters! You look so good you need to give yourself credit!!” one fan wrote. Another added, “See we prefer this! Be you girl,” while a third chimed in, “This is the Jeana we love to see … Beautiful.”
Despite the positive feedback on the unfiltered photo, some followers defended Jeana’s initial choice to use a filter. “You look gorgeous in both pics. Don’t let anyone tell you how to post on your OWN page,” one supporter commented. Another agreed, “Post whatever you want, it’s your page but we love the real Jeana.”
This isn’t the first time Jeana has faced scrutiny for her use of photo editing. Just last month, she posted a picture with a friend that also drew criticism for its apparent use of filters. One commenter questioned, “What in the AI, Catfish, Photoshop is going on here?!” Jeana admitted in the comments, “My girlfriend’s having fun’s [sic] with filters.”
Jeana has been open about her efforts to combat the effects of aging, not just through filters but also through plastic surgery. In 2017, she underwent a significant makeover, including a neck lift, facelift, eyelid surgery, and brow lift. She shared her experience exclusively with RadarOnline.com, expressing that the procedures left her feeling more confident and refreshed.
The incident with the filtered photo highlights a broader conversation about the use of filters and photo editing on social media. While some people appreciate the polished look that filters can provide, others advocate for more authenticity and transparency. The mixed reactions to Jeana’s posts reflect this ongoing debate.
For Jeana, the experience served as a reminder of the importance of authenticity, especially in the public eye. Her decision to repost a more natural photo was met with widespread approval, suggesting that many fans prefer to see their favorite celebrities as they truly are.
As social media continues to play a significant role in our lives, the conversation around filters and authenticity is likely to persist. For now, Jeana’s experience serves as a reminder that sometimes, the most beautiful images are the ones that show us as we truly are.
Source: RadarOnline.com, @commentsbybravo/Instagram, @jeanakeough/Instagram, @karakeoughboz/Instagram
