What the celebrities say
“I was unaware of these matters [the Bushmen evictions] when I was booked for the shoot.”
Lily Cole, after quitting as the face of De Beers
“Boycott De Beers or have the destruction of the Bushmen on your conscience.”
Oscar-winning actress Julie Christie
“It was clear the Bushmen were being destroyed. You take people from their element and you end up with AIDS, drugs and alcohol in the guise of advancement.”
Supermodel Iman, former face of De Beers
“I don’t think doing a job like [being the face of De Beers] would in any way add to my life or make me happy. I would take that stand and say ‘no’.”
Supermodel Erin O’Connor
BBC Special Report on the Bushmen evictions.