Beckinsale Wins Barbarella Libel Suit

Kate Beckinsale has been awarded some $40k in damages stemming from a libel suit she brought against Express Newspapers. The Daily Express ran an "entirely false" story which said Beckinsale had been dropped from a remake of the classic sci-fi/fantasy movie, Barbarella. Her lawyer said the story caused her "considerable embarrassment," as it suggested her career was "in decline." The story, which was also carried online, contained a line which read:

[The Barbarella remake is] expected to be a big commercial hit so it will be a real blow to Kate

In fact, not only did Mrs. Beckinsale not lose the role to Barbarella star and Charmed alum, Rose McGowan, she was never even considered for the film! Beckinsale was never in talks to appear in the film in any capacity.

The paper offered its sincerest apologies and the editor said they were "happy" to pay damages and court costs for their error.

Kate Beckinsale is fine as fuck, though she's just as married as hell.

What?

© C Harris Lynn, 2009