Naomi Angered by "Golliwog Supermodel" Taunt
You probably know that Naomi Campbell pled guilty yesterday to assaulting police officers after a mid-air disturbance on British Airways. If you missed it, get all the details in our news story here.
But here’s some backstory from Britain’s Sky News (via gossip guy Perez). Yes, Naomi admits she was wrong, but she has more to say about why she went off:
“I was called a racial name on that flight. And that was part of my reaction. Again, nothing to do with the police but yes from British Airways. I was called a golliwog supermodel, I don’t think that’s really fair, do you?’ Would you like it if someone turned round and called you a golliwog supermodel?
“I mean, I’m proud to be a black woman, I’m proud to be British, I’m proud of the job that I do, but I did not call anyone names of color, of their race. And, you know, I’ve had to leave all of that out of court…because at the end of the day the real problem was, I took my upset and my, the end of my wrath came out on the police, which was wrong.”
The airline denies Campbell’s suggestion that any such slurs were slung:
“BA does not accept any allegations of racism. We are proud of our diversity. We have strict policies concerning dignity at work and have long-standing training programs on diversity and inclusion.”
In other words, Naomi, kiss those frequent flyer miles good-bye.
Hayden Panettiere Works, Shops, Leaves Town
Hayden Panettiere Works, Shops, Leaves Town
Between her home in Los Angeles and her latest gig “I Love You Beth Cooper” in Vancouver, British Columbia, Hayden Panettiere has been racking up some serious frequent flyer miles.
And yesterday the “Save the Whales…Again” hottie was spotted prepping to depart from LAX International Airport once again.
Miss Panettiere looked comfy and travel-ready in a white spaghetti strap tank top with a pair of jeans and some gladiator-style sandals as she made her way into the terminal.
Earlier in the day, Hayden made her rounds in Los Angeles, hitting the set of her hit show “Heroes” before making a pre-airport stop at Saks Fifth Avenue for a bit of shopping.
Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman Hit the UK
Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman Hit the UK
With less than two weeks until their new movie “The Other Boleyn Girl” hits theaters, Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman are racking up mega frequent flyer miles on their promotional trail.
Having just spent some time in Germany and Spain, these two lovely ladies touched down in London, England for the film’s UK premiere.
This evening the Cinema & Television Benevolent Fund hosted a glitzy event at the Odeon Leicester Square. And there was plenty of eye candy for the paparazzi to capture on film.
Scarlett turned heads everywhere she walked in a shiny silver one-shoulder gown, while Natalie added some color to the evening’s festivities in a burgundy dress with matching sash. These girls are the consummate media darlings wherever they go!
Jessica Simpson’s Bicoastal Week
Jessica Simpson’s Bicoastal Week
This girl has some serious frequent flyer miles! But with a career as demanding as Jessica Simpson’s, getting used to jetting around is a must.
Earlier this week, the “With You” singer boarded a plane at LAX airport bound for New York City, where she met up with her football hunk Tony Romo. They were spotted out to dinner, looking lovey-dovey as they posed for the paparazzi.
And then yesterday the former Newlywed was observed making her way back to the West Coast via New York City’s JFK International Airport.
When she landed in LA, the paparazzi were ready and waiting to grab a few candid shots of the “Major Movie Star” star looking preoccupied as she chatted away on her mobile phone.
And in less than a week, Jess will be, again, leaving on a jet plane for Kuwait, where she’s scheduled to share a little love with the troops stationed there.