Uma Thurman sues Lancome in advertising dispute

In this july 10, 2006 file photo actress Uma Thurman is photographed at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York. French cosmetics giant Lancome has sued Thurman in a contract dispute over the use of her name and image in an advertising campaign. (AP Photo/Jim Cooper,File)
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In this july 10, 2006 file photo actress Uma Thurman



Uma Thurman responded to French cosmetics giant Lancome's lawsuit against her with one of her own .
Uma said in her lawsuit that Lancome Parfums et Beaute & Cie boosted its worldwide sales and enhanced its "prestige, stature and bargaining power" by helping retailers and others use her name and likeness in advertising and promotions after her contract expired.

The suit seeks $15 million in damages.

It was a busy week for Thurman in Manhattan courts. On Wednesday, 37-year-old Jack Jordan was convicted in the state court's criminal branch of stalking and harassing her.

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