The 2 Mels

Mel,

I just want to pose this question,
for myself, and also for all those out there who might be interested,
but, I am very concerned about this practice of having a stand-in / photo double
to do all the promotional / public events for you.
I can understand why the industry employs such people,
as there is no way that you would have enough time
to actually do the film work,
and do all the promotional work as well.

But,

I think that your current stand-in / photo double,
is doing your reputation some serious harm.

I've just been comparing a snapshot
of you from the episode of the
Australian television program,
"Sunday Night",
that aired on
Sunday  16 Oct 2016,
with a snapshot
of your stand-in / photo double,
apparently from the
Australian Premiere of your film
"Hacksaw Ridge" held on
Sunday  16 Oct 2016,
and I can see where the rumours
that you are still drinking
are coming from.

As you can see here,
the snapshot of you
                                                                                   in the "Sunday Night" interview,
                                                                                   shows that you look quite healthy,
                                                                                   with pink skin.

But, the snapshot of your double,
shows that he has yellowish skin,
which is a sign of liver dysfunction         (which can be a symptom
of alcohol damage).
And, is he sporting red bloodshot,
tired eyes,
like he is hung over  ??

And I don't think it is the difference
in light conditions,
as I have been looking at quite a few
images of both of you,
and he consistently has this
yellowish / brown coloured skin.

text (c) Katherine Stuart 2016

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