Nicole Sniffed Something Foul

This story about Nicole Kidman really fascinated me, only because I didn’t realize the extent of a spokeperson’s role is in regards to the product they’re peddling. Nicole recently won a judgement against London paper The Daily Telegraph. The paper published a story in their gossip column stating that Kidman, a Chanel spokeswoman, favored and was using another perfume at promotional rounds for the scent. I’m sure everyone’s familiar with those dramatic and grand Chanel No. 5 commercials with Nicole; they’re like mini-movies. Nicole was distressed by the accusation and went to court against the newspaper. The judge ruled in favor of Nicole and she was awarded an undisclosed amount, which will be donated to the United Nations Development Fund for Women, Nicole’s people announced. I didn’t realize that actors who become spokesperson for a company like Chanel have to use said product. So does that mean Halle Berry can only use Revlon makeup? Okay, this piece doesn’t really solve any human problems, but it’s still interesting. Congrats to Nicole on winning her settlement, and good job for donating the money to a good cause!