Jenna Bush Wins Best Legs Competition; Hilary and Haylie Duff, Cris Judd and Yoanna House Serve as Judges at Gillette Venus Divine ``Legs of a Goddess'' Contest in New York

Singers and actresses Hilary and Haylie Duff hosted the Gillette Venus Divine "Legs of a Goddess" contest in New York's Times Square today, part of a nationwide search to find the woman with the best legs in America. Choreographer and actor Cris Judd, and model Yoanna House joined the superstar sisters to judge the contest, which celebrates the new Venus Divine razor for women.

Jenna Bush, 18, of New York City was named the winner in the New York competition. Bush moved to New York from Jacksonville, Florida three days ago to try and break into the modeling industry. A friend's mother picked up a flyer announcing the competition while sight-seeing in Times Square and encouraged Bush to enter. Never expecting to win, Bush beat out nearly 60 women, all of whom took to the runway to "strike a pose" for the Duff sisters, Judd and House. The celebrity judges were looking for women with shapely and toned legs, and a confident and enthusiastic attitude.

"We're thrilled to work with Hilary and Haylie Duff to bring the 'Legs of a Goddess' contest to New York, home to women with some of the most beautiful legs in the country," said Nancy Teumer, Business Director, Women's Shaving, The Gillette Company. "The contest, now in its second year, helps women reveal their inner and outer beauty, and feel like a goddess ... just like they do when they use Venus Divine."

Women competed for cash and a Venus Divine prize package, plus the chance to become the national, grand prize winner. The national winner of the "Legs of a Goddess" contest will receive a "Goddess Giveaway" valued at $30,000, which includes: a Venus Divine-inspired sapphire and diamond necklace from premier jewelry designer M&J Savitt, a "Goddess Getaway" for the winner and three friends to a tropical resort, and the chance to appear in a Gillette Venus commercial.

Gillette Venus Divine "Legs of a Goddess" contests are taking place in 10 additional cities throughout the summer, including: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Tampa, Miami and Boston.

In each local event, one winner is selected to advance to the final selection for the grand prize. An additional finalist will be selected from mail-in entries. Women can enter by picking up a form at the "Destination Venus Divine Station," which is touring the country this summer or by printing out an entry form at www.gillettevenus.com. The Web site also features "Legs of a Goddess" and "Destination Venus Divine Station" venues and cities, as well as footage from the New York City event with Hilary and Haylie Duff (available on August 2).

Venus Divine is Gillette's newest women's shaving system. Featuring a sapphire blue opalescent design with pearl accents, Venus Divine gives women the closest shave for divinely smooth skin, even in sensitive areas. Venus Divine features four innovations that work together to provide the closest shave: Comfort Coated(TM) blades, Intensive Moisture(TM) Strips, enhanced skin-smoothing cushions and a redesigned razor handle. Venus Divine is available at food, drug, convenience and mass merchandise stores throughout North America.

Hilary Duff, an actress and singer, has been seen in movies including "Cheaper by the Dozen" and "Agent Cody Banks," and is currently starring in "A Cinderella Story." Upcoming films include "Perfect Man" and "Heart of Summer," opening later this year. She's also on tour this summer to promote her debut album, Metamorphosis.

Haylie Duff, an actress and singer, is starring in the independent hit film "Napoleon Dynamite." She is currently filming "Dishdogz" to be released in 2005. Haylie is also on tour this summer, opening for Hilary, and has her own album that will be released this fall.

Cris Judd, a renowned choreographer, performer and actor, has worked with numerous celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion and *NSYNC. He currently is developing an instructional dance video and is choreographing the off-Broadway revival of Dracula this fall.

Yoanna House, the winner of "America's Next Top Model," is an IMG model. She can currently be seen alongside Christina Aguilera and Andre 3000 in Norman Lear's "Declare Yourself" campaign, shot by famed photographer David LaChappelle.

Headquartered in Boston, Mass., The Gillette Company is the world leader in male grooming, a category that includes blades, razors and shaving preparations. Gillette also holds the number one position worldwide in selected female grooming products, such as wet shaving products and hair epilation devices. In addition, the Company is the world leader in alkaline batteries, and manual and power toothbrushes.

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SOURCE: The Gillette Company

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