Digital Spy - UK - Reese Witherspoon has become the unlikely face of cosmetics brand Avon.

The Oscar-winning actress is the company's first "global ambassador" and one of its first big celebrity signings.

She said she was impressed by its reliable image and policy of using members of the public to sell to friends, families and neighbours.

She commented: "I feel like Avon is amazing to create these opportunities for women to create incomes for their families.

United Press International - USA - Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is an Avon Lady, becoming the company's first Global Ambassador, Avon Products announced at its New York headquarters.

In the newly established role, Witherspoon will be the honorary chairwoman of the Avon Foundation, which focuses on breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief initiatives, the company said Wednesday in a news release.

Witherspoon will serve as the spokeswoman for Avon's beauty brands as well as be involved in product development and be featured in Avon advertising, Web sites and marketing collateral.

DailyIndia.com - Jacksonville, FL, USA - Actress Reese Witherspoon has been named as beauty giant Avon's first ever Global Ambassador.

The 31-year-old will be the Honorary Chairman of Avon Foundation, a charity focusing on breast cancer, domestic violence and emergency relief initiatives.

Avon Chairman and CEO Andrea Jung revealed that the company was thrilled to sign the Oscar winning actress.