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SATC star leaves Oxfam for Israeli cosmetics

Reports claim Kristin Davis has taken a break from Oxfam role because of her endorsement of an Israeli cosmetics line

August 6, 2009 14:23
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ByJessica Elgot, Jessica Elgot

1 min read

Sex and the City actress Kristin Davis is an unlikely champion of Israel, even if her character Charlotte did convert to Judaism in the hit series.

But reports claim the actress, 44, has taken a break from her role as an ambassador for Oxfam International because of her endorsement of Ahava cosmetics, which is manufactured by Dead Sea Cosmetics in the Mitzhe Shalem West Bank settlement.

Oxfam are reported to have said there was conflict of interest because the cosmetics are manufactured in “disputed territory.”

In a statement to the New York Post, Oxfam said, "Kristin Davis has done great work for Oxfam and we highly value her commitment as a supporter.