British actress Brenda Blethyn is auctioning off one of her red carpet purses for charity. Blethyn carried the pale pink Swarovski crystal clutch to the 2000 Golden Globe Awards when she was nominated as best actress in a motion picture musical and comedy for Saving Grace.
I’m not sure anyone will snap it up for its practicality, but it’s worth noting the small mirror stashed away inside. It also comes complete with a picture of Blethyn holding the handbag on the Golden Globes red carpet, and a small hand-written note from the actress.
You can bid on the bag via celebrity auction website Sellebrity.org.uk until August 14. It’s early days so the reserve hasn’t been met yet, but right now it’s only going for £50. Who knows; maybe it’ll end up being a bargain!
Part of me hopes not though, as the more it sells for the more money reaches Blethyn’s chosen charity, the Prince’s Trust. This charity, founded by Prince Charles in 1976, offers financial grants and training and mentoring programs to disadvantaged young people. All the proceeds from the auction will benefit this non-profit organization, so it’s a great reason to dig deep. Not to mention that you’ll look gorgeous carrying this shiny Swarovski crystal purse!
