Just when we thought that fashion magazines would be more careful about trimming down celebrities for their covers, Rihanna‘s July Elle cover is raising some eyebrows.

Known for her toned yet curvy waist and hips, Rihanna’s waist looks unrealistic and derriere is nearly absent. While some may argue that her stance causes her waist to look smaller, this is true; however, compared to a candid photo during her January vacation, her bottom half still looks larger in a similar contorted pose. Has Elle gone too far in Photoshop?

If you’re still unsure, check out a behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot after the jump.