diff --git a/feature/foryou/src/main/java/com/google/samples/apps/nowinandroid/feature/foryou/AuthorsCarousel.kt b/feature/foryou/src/main/java/com/google/samples/apps/nowinandroid/feature/foryou/AuthorsCarousel.kt
index 1f37f576d..0a7955c2f 100644
--- a/feature/foryou/src/main/java/com/google/samples/apps/nowinandroid/feature/foryou/AuthorsCarousel.kt
+++ b/feature/foryou/src/main/java/com/google/samples/apps/nowinandroid/feature/foryou/AuthorsCarousel.kt
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ fun AuthorItem(
                 AsyncImage(
                     modifier = authorImageModifier,
                     model = author.imageUrl,
-                    contentScale = ContentScale.Fit,
+                    contentScale = ContentScale.Crop,
                     contentDescription = null
                 )
             }