John Boyega steps down as Global Ambassador for Jo Malone London

Published: 15-Sep-2020
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The actor and producer said it was ‘wrong’ of the fragrance brand to not seek his consent or give him prior notice before replacing him as the face of their China campaign and ‘dismissively trading out’ his culture

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Actor and producer John Boyega has resigned from his role as Global Ambassador for Jo Malone London.

The fragrance brand’s first-ever male ambassador shared his decision on Twitter in a four-post

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