Hilary Swank: The New Muse of Guerlain  2/17/06

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Maison Guerlain calls on a new muse as the spokesperson of its new fragrance to be launched in September 2006.

In recent years, Guerlain has turned to its historical values to attract customers in search of more refined and more contemporary luxury. The recent successful launches of L'instant de Guerlain, Kiss Kiss lipstick and Orchidee Imperiale skincare cream, along with the reopening of the prestigious boutique on the Champs-Elysees, are proof of the new dynamic momentum of our House.

Today, Guerlain expands its international presence by associating its name with a muse. More than just a face, Guerlain searched for a personality and character embodying the Guerlain spirit. Both a muse and a spokesperson, Hilary Swank will inspire and represent Guerlain for the next three years.

Hilary Swank, two-time Academy Award winning actress, is an extraordinary woman full of beauty and passion. In her award-winning roles, both daring and unconventional, she captivated the world. Hilary is bold and confident, yet full of emotion and truly genuine. It is this remarkable spirit that appealed to the directors of Guerlain.

Her charisma will shine through as she presents at the 78th Academy Awards ceremony on March 5th.

Renato Semerari Laurent Boillot

President and CEO International Marketing Managing Director

Her filmography:

Hilary Swank is the third youngest woman in history to win two Academy Awards for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role."

In addition to the Oscar for her performance as 'Brandon Teena' in Boys Don't Cry, Hilary won the Golden Globe Award for "Best Actress in a Drama."

Hilary then appeared in supporting roles opposite Cate Blanchett and Keanu Reeves in Sam Raimi's The Gift and opposite Al Pacino and Robin Williams in Christopher Nolan's Insomnia. Hilary recently starred as 'Alice Paul' in HBO's Iron Jawed Angels and was honored with both SAG and Golden Globe nominations.

Hilary was most recently seen starring opposite Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby. For this performance, she was honored with her second Academy Award for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role."

She will next be seen in a supporting role opposite Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett in Brian De Palma's Black Dahlia and starring in The Reaping for Warner Brothers.

Hilary is currently in production on Freedom Writers, the true story of Long Beach schoolteacher, Erin Gruwell. 

SOURCE Guerlain

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