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Story summary
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt appears in Vanity Fair's close-up portraits as photographer Christopher Anderson seeks a more truthful representation, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
- Plastic surgeon Kristy Hamilton noted Leavitt's lip injections appeared recent.
- Political scientist Caroline Heldman argued that these cosmetic interventions reflect a troubling adherence to traditional gender norms.
- The article suggests that beauty standards may signal a deeper cultural backlash against evolving gender identities.