The global fashion magazine Vogue has unveiled a cover photo of actress Anne Hathaway that is facing unexpected criticism.

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway (42), beloved in Korea for the film The Devil Wears Prada, adorned the cover of July's Vogue. The photo was revealed on July 7 (local time) through official social media. However, the fans' reactions were cold. Particularly, criticism was focused on the famous photographer Annie Leibovitz (74) who conducted the shoot.

On the released cover, Anne Hathaway poses in a white high-neck top with a luxurious floral embroidery. However, some readers criticized, saying, "The lighting is terrible," and "The skin tone is depicted strangely."

The cover is the work of legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz. Known for capturing celebrities such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Prince Harry and Meghan, she is famous for her unique dark and dramatic tone. However, this time, it seems that style has had a counterproductive effect.

On the online community Reddit, critical responses poured in, saying, "It looks like a composite photo for an advertisement," and "It’s amazing that Anne Hathaway can look so unattractive." In particular, a comment likening it to the gloomy lighting of Bella after Edward left in the movie New Moon resonated with many.

In fact, Leibovitz has often been the target of criticism in the past. In 2022, The Guardian labeled her photo of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as a "disaster," and similar controversies arose with her captures of Simone Biles, Serena Williams, and Rihanna.

This Vogue cover is set to be published across the United States on the 15th.

[Photo] 'Vogue' official social media

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