article_snippet: The fashion publication apologized to fans and released a statement in which The fashion publication blamed the actress' seemingly altered skin tone on the 'lighting' used during the cover shoot. '
article_snippet: the magazine added: 'We understand that this has resulted in disappointment and hurt.
article_snippet: InStyle came under fire last month for allegedly altering the Scandal star's appearance on the Scandal star March issue (pictured).
article_snippet: Close cast: InStyle also smiled while taking a group selfie with Jimmy Kimmel and InStyle Scandal co-stars . '
article_snippet: InStyle added: 'I see you, I hear you, I'm with you as you are.'
highlights_snippet: the magazine apologized and blamed the actress' ‘unrecognizable’ skin tone on the 'lighting' of the cover .