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"You told me that you were always aggravated at photo shoots when stylists would try to throw fur on you and that you were even wary of wearing fake fur out of concern that it might actually be real or look real in photos and send the wrong message," Dan Matthews, PETA Senior Vice President wrote in the letter, which was obtained by Black Voices. "You were very straightforward and sensible about it. What happened?"
Matthews went so far as to reference the death of her brother, Michael Jackson: "I've admired your grace 'Good Times' to your family's recent hard times. I sincerely hope that the events of recent years haven't hardened your heart to the suffering of others."
Jackson hasn't responded to the low blow, but PETA has been successful at getting many stars -- such as Beyoncé and Kimora Lee -- to forsake their furs in the past. Should Janet stick by her new employer or join the anti-fur cause?
Fur or Against?
Fur Foe: Michelle Obama
The first lady (and first fashion plate) gets plenty of attention for her bright and creative outfits, but you'll never catch her wearing fur. Her press secretary has confirmed that the only fur Mrs. O is attached to belongs to her family's new puppy, Bo.
Fur Fan: Mary J. Blige
Not only is MJB not afraid of fur, she's not afraid of double up, if her fur Louis Vuitton scarf and mink coat combo are any indication. Mary has no patience for PETA's fur hateration, either. She once said, "Those PETA people don't want to mess with me, they don't want to throw paint on my coat because it's not just going to be throwing paint. It's going to be Mary in the news the next day, you know what I mean? What gives them the right to destroy someone's coat because their opinion is that you shouldn't wear animals?"
Fur Fan: Naomi Campbell
This scandal-plagued supermodel once posed for a sexy anti-fur campaign. Imagine the surprise of animal activists when the Brit started modeling furs in fashion shows and wearing them out on the town! As it turns out, Campbell loves her fur and has no intentions of giving it up -- ad campaign or no ad campaign.
Fur Foe: Persia White
Like Naomi Campbell, this 'Girlfriends' star has participated in anti-fur campaigns. Unlike Naomi Campbell, the actress (and wife of poet Saul Williams) participated in her very graphic PETA ad for more than just appearance's sake. Chances are she wouldn't be caught dead in a fur coat.
Fur Fan: Kanye West
Rap's ultimate divo, Kanye West, fancies himself a fashion expert. Then why did the folks at PETA place his name on their 2009 worst dressed list? This gray Louis Vuitton mink scarf might have a little something to do with it.
Fur Foe: Leona Lewis
British singer Leona Lewis is outspoken about her anti-fur beliefs. "It's such an old-school way of doing things," she has said. "I can't begin to imagine that people who know all these animals have been killed to make a coat can still wear it. There must be something seriously wrong with them."
Fur Fan: Aretha Franklin
If someone told the Queen of Soul that something was "seriously wrong with her" for her for wearing fur, she might tell them to show her a little more R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Ms. Franklin proudly wears full-length furs when she's out on the town or posing on the red carpet, and she doesn't care what anyone says about it. Because no one would dare step to her in person, anti-fur activists defaced her Hollywood star instead.
Fur Foe: Forest Whitaker
Whitaker won an Oscar for portraying 1970s Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, who was rumored to have dabbled in cannibalism, but the actor himself doesn't eat meat at all! He has never spoken out against fur, specifically, but he's a darling of animal-rights activists for his vegetarianism, which he's passed along to his daughter, True, and has promoted publicly.
Fur Fan: Jennifer Lopez
PETA decided to give frequent enemy JLo a break, excluding her from its 2009 worst-dressed list, because, according to the organization, she hadn't been spotted wearing fur for at least a year. Apparently, they didn't catch this shot of Mrs. Marc Anthony carting around daughter Emme in a flamboyant fur-trimmed coat on Feb. 15. The Bronx bombshell keeps it really real -- all the protesters in the world won't keep her from wearing her favorite furs or using them in her fashion lines.
Fur Foe: Kristoff St. John
He might play a drama-filled role on 'Young & the Restless,' but Kristoff St. John likes to keep his clothes drama free. No animal pelts for this soap star.
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By: dolores james on 7/18/2010 2:34PM
I have no respec for PETA for bringing up Michael,s name in this coversation they did not only insult her but her entire family including her small neices and nephews also Michaels children. Peta get a life!!!!!
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By: michelle on 7/18/2010 2:43PM
Miss J can do what ever and wear what ever she wants. i feel certain that janet knew peta would come after her after the AD. if she doesnt care then im w/ her all the way do you miss J...ppl should be allowed to stand up for whatever rights/ or cause they like w/o being coerced or forced....animal rights is important but human rights should be first...
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By: laura on 7/18/2010 2:44PM
If u have not ever seen a video of how the animals are treated for their fur, u need to go to you tube or a PETA website and watch. It is horrifying!
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By: Mr. Waters on 7/18/2010 3:07PM
Many people still see the image of Adam and Eve as nude with fig leaves..but God gave them SKINS to wear to cover their nakedness. I love my pets, but I will rock a fur in a New York minute..maybe I can find a furrier with proof of "humane" treatment of the slaughtered animals, I would have no enemies at PETA..whatever..if anyone were to toss paint on MY shit, that they did not buy...some ass is gettin whupped and it won't be mine..that's all I'm sayin.
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By: toriakd on 7/18/2010 4:13PM
Imagine how you would feel if you found out during your In A New York Minute you were sporting your beloved pets fur that was missing...it happens all the time...AND you found out it had been clubbed to stun it and the pelt was cut around each paw and pulled off it's body while still alive and being able to feel what was being done to it...then it's live battered body tossed in a heap with other animals STILL alive waiting to die...what would that do to your NEW YORK MINUTE? This is why PETA gives voice against those who sport fur.
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By: Gail on 7/18/2010 3:17PM
UNTIL P.E.T.A. WRITE A LETTER TO SARAH PALIN.....AKA.....MOOSE KILLER....THEN THEY NEED TO LEAVE JANET ALONE!!!
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By: Mimi on 7/18/2010 3:44PM
YOU ARE SO RIGHT.
PETA IS A JOKE. A SICK SAD JOKE AT THAT.
MOOSE KILLER SARAH PALIN AKA ELLIE MAE CLAMPETT KILLS MOOSE ALL OF THE TIME AND YET PETA HAS NOT SAID ONE WORD ABOUT IT.
PETA IS FOS (FULL OF SH-T)
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By: Gail on 7/18/2010 4:06PM
thank you mimi!!!!!
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By: Cort on 7/18/2010 3:20PM
Question; Do any of these people wear shoes??
Please don't tell me NO!!
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By: Gail on 7/18/2010 3:26PM
CORT....HAHAHAAA.....THIS IS A GOOD ONE...
NO P.E.T.A. WALK AROUND BAREFOOTED.....
THEY DON'T WEAR SHOES BECAUSE SHOES ARE MADE OF
LEATHER WHICH COMES FROM A.N.I.M.A.L.S.!!!!!
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