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Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has heeded Avon's call to become the giant direct-sale cosmetics company's first ever "Global Ambassador."

Her duties include acting as a spokeswoman for Avon's cosmetics and its army of sales representatives whose slogan is "Avon Calling." She will also be the honorary chairwoman of the Avon Foundation that focuses on such issues as breast cancer and domestic abuse.


"As a woman and a mother I care deeply about the well being of other women and children throughout the world and through the years, I have always looked for opportunities to make a difference," said Witherspoon, who has two children by estranged husband, actor Ryan Phillippe.


In a brief interview with Reuters after her news conference, she said she got involved because Avon has a real interest in helping women across the world.
"I tried to do the best with balancing work and family. My children are the biggest priority in my life," said the actress who filed for divorce from Phillippe last November after seven years of marriage.


Witherspoon, who won the 2005 Oscar for best actress for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in "Walk the line," signed a multi-year agreement, but her compensation was not disclosed.


In addition to her other duties, Witherspoon will also be involved in product development initiatives, and appear globally in Avon advertising, web sites and in the company's brochures.

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BellaMella

thanks for posting i havent heard about this yet

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I_Adore_Dior

avon??? i would have thought a higher end brand..

duver

"Avon Corporate Information

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company with over $8 billion in annual revenue. As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in well over 100 countries through over five million independent Avon Sales Representatives, who earn more than $3 billion annually. Avon has more than one billion annual Customer transactions.

By the end of 2006, total Avon philanthropy worldwide will have raised and awarded more than $500 million for initiatives and organizations of vital importance to women. Voted "a most trusted brand" on three continents, Avon was also selected by Businessweek as one of "The Top 100 global Brands" and honored as one of Fortune magazine's "50 Best companies for Minorities." "

Welcome to Avon: The Company for Women

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anne022196

oppss!!!well im glad to know that...that is why i love avon...

sammiekat

She is universally appealing imo, so I understand why they chose her.

Maria

^^^^ Exaclty.

anne022196

well she deserve it...i like her pretty face...she's so lovely..

pinklady

I love avon! I always buy their products online! anyone else?!!

helene80

I've never owned any Avon products, but the brochure gets delivered to our mailbox and I read it compulsively, it's oddly addictive! I've heard their products are quite brilliant though & I like Reese as the face - great move on Avon's behalf I think!

Jiezell

^ I agree, I can look at the brochure forever, it keeps me busy. lol

anne022196

hello guys, at last i've seen her commercial a few weeks ago..simple yet gorgeous..

mist

Avon is not that higher brand as other make up brand BUT as far as I know many ordinary people who use this brand.