Riccardo Tisci was "surprised" Julia Roberts agreed to be the latest face of Givenchy.

The creative director of the Parisian-based label was unsure if the 'Pretty Woman' star - who is widely known for fronting beauty ads for brands including Lancôme and L'Oreal - would accept his offer to front their new Spring campaign as he had never seen her in "fashion imagery" before.

Riccardo Tisci has confessed he was "surprised" Julia Roberts agreed to front his latest Givenchy campaign.

He told The Guardian, "I liked that she was one of the biggest stars in the world but you don't see her in fashion imagery. I was very surprised she accepted."

Riccardo, 40, is a huge fan of the 47-year-old actress after growing up watching her films and confessed to getting "goosebumps" while working with the Oscar winner on the shoot.

He said: "Ten years ago, I couldn't afford clothes. Now I'm working with Julia Roberts.

Ten years ago, I couldn't afford clothes. Now I'm working with Julia Roberts.

"I got goosebumps on the shoot."

Riccardo added that he enjoys working with people he respects and considers them part of his family.

He explained: "I like to work with people with whom I have honest friendships, who I respect.

"They are a gang and part of my family."

The new campaign features a classically styled Julia sporting a box jacket, lace shirt and smart tuxedo dress and is set to appear in a variety of international fashion titles including Vogue, Grazia, Elle, Marie Claire and GQ, as well as Purple, V, Interview, CR Fashion Book, System and Love, in March next year.

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