• MSNBC/AP, Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:15 AM

Drew Barrymore is joining former idols, such as Cheryl Tiegs and Christie Brinkley, as CoverGirl's newest model and spokeswoman. The 32-year-old "Charlie's Angels" actress is also a co-creator of the ads that will feature her. Before any wardrobe or beauty decisions were made at Monday's print shoot, Barrymore says she consulted on the concept, graphics, lighting and how the photo would be cropped.

Barrymore's selection by the Procter & Gamble Co. beauty brand was announced yesterday at a news conference in Los Angeles.

While honoring the "tradition" of past models, Barrymore says she will bring her own personality to the brand, "as well as some edgy fashion-forward thinking and positivity."

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