In an interview at the Cannes Films Festival, the Basic Instinct star suggested that the disaster was bad karma owing to China’s policies in Tibet. Her words sparked fury in the Chinese media.
Fearing a consumer boycott, Dior spokespeople in China have publicly apologised, stating: We will never support any opinion that hurts the feelings of the Chinese people.
Stone had featured heavily in Dior’s advertising campaign for anti-aging skin products. According to reports, all advertising featuring her picture has been taken down in Beijing, while individual cinema owners have said that they will not show any films featuring Stone.
Dior distances itself from Sharon Stone
BEIJING - Luxury goods group Dior has distanced itself from brand ambassador Sharon Stone after comments the American actress made about the Sichuan earthquake.
