Double Oscar-Winning US Actress, Hilary Swank, is the New Muse of Guerlain

Double Oscar-Winning US Actress, Hilary Swank, is the New Muse of Guerlain

LONDON, February 27/PRNewswire/ --

- With photo

Guerlain, the luxury French fragrance and beauty company, has appointed
Hilary Swank as the spokesperson for its upcoming women's fragrance,
launching in September 2006.

The double Oscar-winning actress will present the 78th Academy
Awards ceremony on March 5th.

Guerlain's heritage and historical legacy is integral to the trusting
relationship it enjoys with those customers in search of the ultimate
expression of luxury. Recent successful launches including L'Instant de
Guerlain fragrances for women and men, KissKiss lipstick and Orchidée
Impériale skincare, along with the reopening of the prestigious La Maison
Guerlain on the Champs-Elysées are testimony to the continued momentum of the
brand.

Today, Guerlain announces its association with an
international film star. In search of more than just a face, Guerlain looked
for a woman with a personality and character that embody the Guerlain spirit.
Guerlain and Hilary Swank are a perfect match. Acting as both muse and
spokesperson, Hilary will inspire and represent Guerlain for the next three
years.

This uniquely talented actress received two Oscars before the age of
thirty and has long been praised for her integrity and credibility on screen.
In all her roles, be it as a delinquent or as a boxer, she has seduced
thousands of film-lovers with her ability to transform into difficult,
challenging and heart rending characters.

A radiant and natural beauty, Hilary displays a clear
determination in all her that she undertakes. This witty, smiling young woman
has boldly and passionately seized her own destiny and it is this force, this
strength, that appealed to the directors of Guerlain.

Guerlain has a tradition of breaking the rules and not bowing
to convention, as seen with so many of its audacious and innovative
creations. Removed from the world of glitter and glamour, Guerlain has
crafted an image of artistry and excellence.

In much the same way, Hilary is renowned for her talent and
energy. Her beauty escapes those who try to define it. Neither fiercely
independent nor desperately vulnerable, she does not conform to stereotypes.
Her background of always opting for the more challenging and 'risky' roles
coupled with her warm and genuine personality, a far cry from the usual
Hollywood mold, were all factors that made her an obvious choice for
Guerlain.

In a rare combination of beauty and talent, heritage and
innovation, Guerlain will proudly reveal its new fragrance, fronted by Hilary
Swank, in September 2006.

Hilary Swank 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" and "Best Actress" prizes from The New York Film Critics, The Los
Angeles Film Critics, The Chicago Film Critics and The Broadcast Film Critics
Association. She also won the "Breakthrough Performance" prize from The
National Board of Review.

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, which told the story of the women's
suffragette movement and she was honored with both SAG and Golden Globe
nominations for her performance in this film.

Hilary was most recently seen starring opposite Clint Eastwood
and Morgan Freeman as the title character in Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby;
the story of a young woman's quest to realize her dream of becoming a
professional boxer. For this performance, she was honored with her second
Academy Award for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" and has
garnered "Best Actress" prizes from the National Society of Film Critics, the
Screen Actors Guild, The Broadcast Film Critics, and a Golden Globe for "Best
Lead Actress in a Drama."

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.

Note to Editors:

A high resolution photo of Hilary Swank is available to the
media free of charge via the PA Photowire or viewable at
www.mediapoint.press.net or www.prnewswire.co.uk

Source: Guerlain Ltd

Guerlain Ltd., Public Relations Department, Tel.: +44-(0)20-7563-7563 / 7560, Fax: +44-(0)20-7563-7500

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