Story highlights The actress describes "unfortunate" feeling after seeing magazine cover

"We made minimal adjustments," the editorial director responds

(CNN) Kerry Washington is calling attention to the scandalous retouching job she says AdWeek did for its latest cover, which features the "Scandal" star.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Washington first thanked the industry mag for showcasing her so prominently.

"I always celebrate it when a respected publication invites me to grace their pages. It's an honor. And a privilege. And ADWEEK is no exception."

Then Washington addressed the matter of her appearance on the cover, for which she models a black and white striped dress before a bold graphic background.

"Look, I'm no stranger to Photoshopping. It happens a lot. In a way, we have become a society of picture adjusters - who doesn't love a filter?!? And I don't always take these adjustments to task but I have had the opportunity to address the impact of my altered image in the past and I think it's a valuable conversation."

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