Shay Mitchell Reveals The Truth Behind Her Stunning Instagram Account

Shay Mitchell‘s Instagram is followed over 17 million people and for a good reason — it’s gorgeous!

But, it’s also a big illusion and the Pretty Little Liars actress and author is telling everyone just what it’s like to maintain her brand.

“People are always like, ‘Oh, your Instagram�,’ but I always say, ‘Thank you, but it’s curated,’” she revealed to Shape magazine. “And like, it took 5,000 photos to get that one photo!”

Shay also opened up about body image and brand image, “It’s not complete reality and I think we need to remember that, especially younger girls. We’re bombarded by images all the time�but let’s not forget there are filters on filters, there’s a way that you pose that makes yourself look slimmer. I have a hair and makeup team at all times!”

“It’s like if I had known that when I was younger, I would have felt a lot better myself growing up, because I was comparing myself to these girls in magazines, not realizing all the work that went into it.”