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We all dream of the perfect summer glow… but these snaps of Taylor Swift, Megan Fox and the Kardashians prove nobody is safe from dodgy tan lines

From A-listers to Olympians, everyone gets them

UNLESS you're prepared to strip off and hit the nudist beach, it's likely you'll fall victim to awkward tan lines at some point.

But these celeb snaps prove that it doesn't matter who you are - no amount of fame can spare you from the sun.

For instance, despite usually appearing airbrushed to perfection, the Kardashians have revealed that they are in fact human on more than one occasion.

Kim Kardashian
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Kim Kardashian probably regrets those sunglasses
Khloe Kardashian
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Khloe's recent Instagram snap featured noticeable tan linesCredit: Instagram
Kim Kardashian
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Kim's unique swimwear left her tan lines on display recent in MexicoCredit: Instagram
Kendall Jenner
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Kendall Jenner showed off her tan lines on the red carpetCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic
Zara Phillips
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Zara Tindall's gorgeous bridesmaid look featured tell-tale tan linesCredit: Getty Images
Kate Wright
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TOWIE cast member Kate Wright showed off tan lines in bold swimwearCredit: Rex Features
Kelly Osbourne
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Hopefully Kelly Osbourne had some after sun lotion to treat this painful burn
Megan Fox
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Like Kendall Jenner, Megan Fox took the tan line look onto the red carpetCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
Rachel Bilson
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And something tells us Rachel Bilson also owns a bandeau bikiniCredit: Splash News
Jennifer Lopez
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J-Lo rocked this off the shoulder dress with a strapless bra - but she doesn't have a strapless bikiniCredit: Getty Images
Ashley Tisdale
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High School Musical's Ashley Tisdale showed off visible tan lines on the beach
Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift sported a tan line during her July 4 celebrationsCredit: Instagram

They're not the only celebs to suffer sunscreen slip-ups - with the likes of Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift all sporting the tell-tale marks, too.

And even the Royal Family aren't safe - as Zara Tindall was seen showing off distinctive bikini tan lines at her brother Peter Phillips' 2008 wedding.

Meanwhile, sports stars can also fall victim to tan lines caused by shorts and other training gear, thanks to the many gruelling hours spent training outside.

Tennis star Rafael Nadal attended the Taste of Tennis event in New York on August 25 showcasing a more unique tan line - caused by the signature head band he wears during matches.

And many Olympians, including Team GB's Alyson Dixon and Eilish McColgan,  showed off the stark difference in skin tone caused by wearing shorts while preparing for their athletics events in Rio.

Rafael Nadal
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Any tennis fan knows where Rafa Nadal's tan line has come fromCredit: Getty Images
Eilish Mccolgan
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Olympian Eilish McColgan showed off her impressive tan during the Women's 5000m FinalCredit: Getty Images
Alyson Dixon
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Team GBs Alyson Dixon sports a tan during the Womens MarathonCredit: Getty Images
Brianne Theisen Eaton
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And Canadian Brianne Theisen Eaton also displays tan lines from her shorts during the high jumpCredit: Getty Images

So if your favourite party dress is ever-so-slightly spoiled by that strappy bikini you wore by the beach this summer, don't worry - it really does happen to everyone.

 

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