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The recent visit of Tomi Lahren to Fox News caused quite a stir on social media and many people considered her to be different from before. The argument that was sparked off by comparing her current image with a picture of her taken around eight years back was whether the difference was due to natural aging, great make-up or surgery.
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Dom Lucre, a very vocal personality online, posted the before-and-after picture and said in a caption that the Americans were ‘shocked’ and added that Tomi had ‘a new lady’. The picture showed a huge contrast between the blonde little girl, Lahren who looked innocent and the woman who now is a brunette, sophisticated and on-air character. The response of the audience came quickly and was split, thus showing how harsh the examination is for stars in regard to their appearances.
The biggest part of the conversation was composed of the issues around possible plastic surgery. One user made a drastic comment that a total ‘Jose job’ had been done that included several procedures like cheek implants, an eyebrow lift with Botox, lip augmentation, and new pairs of teeth. Another user just commented, ‘Money is what it is’ that meant that a lot of money had been spent for a major transformation. However, there were some who totally dismissed the surgery story by saying ‘She didn’t have a facelift done. She just got older.’ This resulted in a lively discussion in the comments about the natural process of aging vs. the use of various cosmetic methods.
The difference in the opinions was mostly due to seemingly simple yet very effective choices of styling that are not only functional but also very artistic. ‘She got better hair and make-up,’ was one person’s unambiguous comment. Another participant noted, ‘Still the same person, just with better eyebrows and brown hair.’ The new appearance was mentioned in various ways such as ‘glow-up’ and ‘the perfect example of a great makeover’ which among the others stood out. One of the supporters responded with, ‘Looks gorgeous. What’s the issue?’ This verdict portrayed the transformation as a successful shift in her career image.
Often the argument turned into a cynical or funny one. ‘Oh she probably got the fox treatment,’ was one person’s interpretation, attached with a skull emoji which was a rather humorous reference to the network that now employs her, and also a hint about the dark side of the industry. Another one gave a kind of compliment: ‘She’s wonderful regardless of her appearance. Just a pity though she talks like an old-fashioned news commentator.’ A more critical, incisive observer made herself/himself noticed by declaring that ‘She’s fake. Always has been. Washed. Time is up for her.’
While the gossip about surgical procedures and beauty treatments was going on, the one-and-only truth that time keeps passing was ever-present in the background. ‘Yes, women do look different when they age 8 years!’ one user reported with irony. Another user added, ‘Of course your looks would change as the years go by.’ This group believed that it is only normal to see a different look when comparing photos taken nearly ten years apart, thus the emphasis is a bit overdone. Tomi Lahren is now 31 years old and she began to be noticed in the conservative media when she was in her early twenties, so the comparison is that extensive across a significant period – from the phase of young adulthood to the thirties.
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The transformation of Tomi Lahren’s appearance has received a lot of online reactions, which again points to a well-known cultural obsession. If you are a TV personality, especially a woman, the public regards your looks as an inseparable part of your brand. Therefore, any significant change in this area becomes a source of public scrutiny which in turn leads to more discussions about the authenticity, aging and the beauty standards in broadcasting journalism. Whether it is a skilful glam squad, a little bit of Botox or just the simple passing of days that is behind Lahren’s fresh look, it has been the case of a good example of cable news visual presentations triggering the discussion.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
