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Influencer trashed for apparently manipulating photo to flatten belly — with bizarre result: ‘OMG this is insane’

Nypost · · 704 words · By Marissa Matozzo
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Influencer trashed for apparently manipulating photo to flatten belly — with bizarre result: ‘OMG this is insane’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Claims checked 6
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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What happened

Influencer trashed for apparently manipulating photo to flatten belly — with bizarre result: ‘OMG this is insane’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleAn Australian influencer’s seemingly snatched selfie is now getting stretched online.

Common ground

Isabelle Mathers found herself at the center of an internet pile-on this week after fans accused the Zoomer of digitally flattening her stomach in a glam activewear post — with eagle-eyed critics pointing to what appeared to be distorted furniture in the…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/22/lifestyle/influencer-accused-of-editing-abs-in-vir…

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The two photos featured the same pose, identical outfit, matching wrist tattoo, and the same courtside backdrop inside Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens”
SINGLE SOURCE
While the general incident of the photo swap is corroborated, the specific details regarding the 'matching wrist tattoo' and 'Arthur Ashe Stadium' are not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, though they are consistent with the context of the U.S. Open mentioned in the corroborated claims.
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web search NEUTRAL — ... arthur aspin atkins aucoin austin bacchus baker ballenger barbara barnard barney barrett bart bartlett barton bateman baucus beilenson ben benjamin bennett ...
http://www.ep.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/~inex/y2017/old/0501/practic…
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web search NEUTRAL — ... old country what road do — 2005 development english third u.s. among air community great included king much students times son central original division men ...
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web search NEUTRAL — ... dress 2013724 season 2013724 photo 1999862 open 1999862 apple 1995262 drive 1990673 super 1986095 country 1976970 wireless 1963360 river 1963360 like ...
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Claim 2: “Boultier, who has more than 1.6 million followers, posted a photo appearing to show her courtside at the Miami Open.”
CORROBORATED
Two separate web search results explicitly state that Lauren Blake Boultier has more than 1.6 million followers on Instagram/social media.
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web search NEUTRAL — Influencer Lauren Blake Boultier in a white top, denim jacket, and jeans posing at night. 6. Boultier has more than 1.6 million followers on social media. @laurenblakeee / Instagram.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/lifestyle/white-influencer-lau…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lauren Blake Boultier has broken her silence after being accused of using AI to superimpose her face onto another influencer’s body, sparking a social media storm. The influencer, who has amassed more…
https://www.thecelebpost.com/news/80003-influencer-lauren-bl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Hello, here you will find successful models in fashion shows, also the lifestyle of famous influencer.Born on April 4, 1995 in San Francisco, California, Lau...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx6GAyeafEc
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Claim 3: “The social media queen, who boasts more than 2.1 million Instagram followers, set the internet ablaze in a May 21 post promoting activewear brand Crop Shop Boutique.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The provided evidence mentions Isabelle Mathers' YouTube subscribers and some social media profiles, but does not confirm her Instagram follower count (2.1 million) or the specific post for 'Crop Shop Boutique' on May 21.
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabelle Mathers. Pin by horacio pazos on fiesta tables | Beauty model, Instagram photo inspiration, Ideas for instagram photos.
https://www.pinterest.com/fairyof444/isabelle-mathers/
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabelle Mathers. @IsabelleMathersx. • 216K subscribers • 69 videos. for contact & business enquiries: isabellesarahmathers@hotmail.com.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCat_2tWUHfFXAW544RqXZWQ
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web search NEUTRAL — Isabelle Mathers, Gold Coast, Австралия. Подписчики - 33874. Фото - 177. Войдите на сайт или зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы написать Isabelle Mathers или найти других ваших друзей.
https://vk.com/isabellematherss
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Claim 4: “In the 16-photo upload, the 27-year-old posed in a deep brown cropped sweatshirt and matching sweatpants layered over a coordinating bra”
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Famous Birthdays explicitly lists Isabelle Mathers as a 27-year-old model born in Australia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 2025. Following the box office section, this list is organized chronologically, providing information on release dates, production companies, directors, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2025
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lavish mansions were built by some of the richest people in the United States before, during, and following the Gilded Age up until the outbreak of World War II. These estates were raised by the natio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gilded_Age_mansions
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyethylene
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Claim 5: “Internet sleuths quickly realized the image actually belonged to black model Tatiana Elizabeth, who had originally shared the snap from the US Open in New York last year.”
CORROBORATED
AOL and other search results confirm that the image was originally a photo of model Tatiana Elizabeth taken at the U.S. Open, which Boultier posted as if she were at the Miami Open.
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web search NEUTRAL — Edit and enhance photos with AI-powered features like Magic Eraser and Unblur on Google Photos. Store, organize & search your memories.
https://photos.google.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Photopea Online Photo Editor lets you edit photos, apply effects, filters, add text, crop or resize pictures. Do Online Photo Editing in your browser for free!
https://www.photopea.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — The best free stock photos, royalty free images & videos shared by creators.
https://www.pexels.com/
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Claim 6: “influencer Lauren Blake Boultier sparked outrage after admitting she edited her face onto another woman’s body — then blamed an AI agency for the shocking mix-up.”
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Multiple independent news sources (AOL and other web search results) confirm that Lauren Blake Boultier admitted to editing her face onto another woman's body and blamed a third-party AI content agency.
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web search NEUTRAL — The photo featured Boultier’s face edited over Elizabeth’s body. Boultier said the incident stemmed from a third-party AI content agency she works with.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/02/lifestyle/white-influencer-lau…
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web search NEUTRAL — Influencer Lauren Blake Boultier has claimed AI is to blame for an inappropriate Instagram picture that showed her face edited onto the body of a Black model .In a statement shared Wednesday on Instag…
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/lauren-blake-boulti…
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web search NEUTRAL — Influencer Lauren Blake Boultier said she takes "full responsibility" after another influencer, Tatiana Elizabeth, accused her of using AI to superimpose her face on Elizabeth's body in a two-year-old…
https://www.aol.com/articles/white-influencer-called-posting…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.