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Reese Witherspoon Ditches Python Skin Purse Following PETA Complaint


Posted on Nov 02, 2011 @ 01:00PM - Add a comment

By Radar Staff

It's refreshing to hear that some celebrities listen to the voice of public opinion, especially when it comes to animal welfare.

Reese Witherspoon has decided to ditch her python skin purse after the cruel accessory sparked outrage from PETA, RadarOnline.com can exclusively report.

As RadarOnline.com was the first to report, the Water For Elephants star has been spotted several times carrying a Chloe Paraty python and leather purse, which she clearly didn't buy in California because the popular snakeskin has been banned from sales in the state since 1970.

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PETA Slams Former Sexiest Vegetarian Nominee Reese Witherspoon For Python Skin Purse


Posted on Nov 01, 2011 @ 09:30AM - 16 comments

By Radar Staff

Reese Witherspoon's latest fashion statement has caused ripples of disgust among animal lovers and has outraged PETA, RadarOnline.com can report.

"No matter how much Reese paid for that bag, the animals paid a much higher price," Nicole Dao, Media Liaison for the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) told RadarOnline.com.

Reese Witherspoon's latest fashion statement has caused ripples of disgust among animal lovers and has outraged PETA, RadarOnline.com can report.

"No matter how much Reese paid for that bag, the animals paid a much higher price," Nicole Dao, Media Liaison for the PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) told RadarOnline.com.

As RadarOnline.com previously reported, the Water For Elephants star has been spotted several times in Los Angeles carrying a Chloe Paraty python and leather purse, which she clearly didn’t buy in California because the popular snakeskin has been banned from sales there since 1970.

"We can't imagine that she'd wish to contribute to this hidden suffering, especially for something as frivolous as a fashion accessory that can be replicated with no bloodshed," said Dao, who went on to explain the grotesque manner in which pythons are impaled on trees and skinned alive for their sought-after scales.

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