A close-up portrait of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt published by Vanity Fair on December 16, 2025, sparked intense online gossip after viewers fixated on marks around her lips, speculating about cosmetic injections. Shot by photographer Christopher Anderson, the unfiltered image was meant to strip away political polish—but instead ignited viral debate.
While Vanity Fair stood by the portrait’s raw style, the attention overshadowed the article’s broader focus on Donald Trump’s inner circle, proving once again that in modern politics, even the smallest visual detail can dominate the conversation.
