L’Oréal Paris names new global spokesperson

French cosmetics company L’Oréal Paris has selected Hollywood actress Amber Heard as its new global spokesperson.

Heard is known for her roles in various romantic comedies and thrillers, including Friday Night Lights, Justice League and Aquaman.

L’Oréal Paris’ global president Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou said: “One of a new generation of actresses rewriting the script when it comes to having a voice in the world, the energy Amber Heard brings to her philanthropy, to her advocacy and to her performances make her a powerful ambassador for L’Oréal Paris as we take Because I’m Worth It beauty into 2018.”

Under the partnership, the actress has made her first appearance for the beauty company during the Cannes Film Festival 2018.

She will also represent L’Oréal Paris in the Worth It Show.

Heard said: “To become a spokesperson for this dynamic, world-loved beauty brand that’s been telling women we’re worth it since before I was born, and to join the L’Oréal Paris family of changemakers is such an honour.

“I feel like these women, my fellow ambassadors, represent a voice, a power, a movement and an opinion.

“Over the years I’ve always thought to not just be an actor, but to use my voice as a platform for good to make the world a slightly, slightly better place and empower women the best that I can.”