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American singer Beyonce Knowles, 27, and SMAP member Takuya Kimura, 35, will appear together in ads for luxury handbag brand Samantha Thavasa from Thursday.
In an official comment, Kimura said, “I enjoyed the time with her. She is really sexy and cute. I can learn many things from her to be a nicer guy.” Beyonce was quoted as saying, "Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.”
The ads were made at the end of October when Beyonce visited Japan. The two spent about two hours together in the studio. Beyonce said Kimura taught her some Japanese words.
The ads will appear in the brand's 117 shops nationwide as well as on billboards in Aoyama, Daikanyama and Harajuku. Kimura is the first male model for the brand's ads.
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Altria
Haha, best complimentist!
I'm sure Beyonce towered over him.
Pivot
Is she only 27?? She looks 38 in that pic.
Peaceful_Man
He is shorter than her, even with his "secret boots" on
fatloser
Hey why isn't she SASHA FIERCE OR FORCE??
nath
What are the odds that neither of them actually said those things.
timeon
“Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.”
she was either drunk, either high, either greatest lier of all times
btw, she looks old and fat, not at all "sexy and cute", whatever that means
neverknow2
No one in this country believes that she said that even for a second.
timeon
liar that is
slizzer
Kimutaku is awesome!!! They should name a sports drink, Kimutaku flavored potato chips, or a tiny fishing village after him.
Nessie
I she going to pick him up like a handbag?
LHommeQuiMent
To my best knowledge they are about same height: 168cm. Kimutaku's real height is a subject of much speculation.
By the way, the height of SMAP members seems to be as follows.
Nakai (Publicized height:165cm / Estimated height: 165cm)
Kusanagi (Publicized height:170cm / Estimated height: 167-170cm)
Inagaki (Publicized height:176cm / Estimated height: 173-176cm)
Katori (Publicized height:182cm / Estimated height: 178-181cm)
Kimura (Publicized height:176cm / Estimated height: 168-172cm)
Reference:
http://www.dokuochara.com/colum/kimutaku.shtml (Japanese)
http://www.shinchou.biz/page12/index.html (Japanese)
http://www.celebheights.com/s/Beyonce-Knowles-974.html
OssanAmerica
Yes, but only with heels. Takuya Kimura — Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 M) Beyoncé Knowles — Height: 5' 7" (1.70 M)
Sarge
"Kimura said, "I enjoyed the time with her."
I'll bet he did. She is a goddess.
slizzer
She's got quite a noggin their, like a big gourd or watermelon.
thepro
Kimutaku, he's got the kind of smirky face you just wanna punch in.
nisegaijin
Why don't they just get a friggin room... and release a tape :-D
Nessie
In terms of stature, it's no contest.
nath
KimuTaku is much cooler than Beyonce however.
And a better actor.
TokyoGas
I must be totally out of it because I have never heard of Samantha Thavasa.
neverknow2
Because that would be like throwing a tooth pick in a whale's mouth!
rurika
I like that they chose a foreign woman who is not under 25, not white and not a toothpick for their ad. Variety is the spice of life ;-)
spudman
how about just a hot pop star? beyonce has real selling power. Kimutaku is a wimp.
Sarge
TokyoGas - You've never heard of Samantha whassername?
tmarie
Jesus, I feel sorry for those who had to work with the two of them. Can't think of a worse pair in terms of being divas.
"Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy.” BS! No way did she say that about a skinny, feminine Japanese guy. I like Japanese guys but he turns my stomach.
judochick
"Kimura is very handsome, strong, manly and sexy" cough...cough... crickets: chirp...chirp...
PepinGalarga
looking at the ad, obviously beyonce is too much woman for him. he can barely get his arms around her.