Testino defends Moss

Celebrity photographer Mario Testino has defended supermodel Kate Moss after her cocaine scandal lost her the respect and employment of several leading fashion houses.

Testino, who famously photographed late British royal Diana, Princess Of Wales, has slammed those who have written off the catwalk queen as, despite reports of her debauchery, she has always been dedicated and hardworking.

He says: "I know Kate very well and I don't think she's at all tormented, torrid, depressed.

"I have to say I'm not a witness to seeing her debauched or out of control.

"Maybe that was her moment and we just happened to see that moment and all of a sudden we're judging out of ten minutes the life of somebody and destroying it. I don't think life is so black and white.

"Since 15 till today, she's never not been there on a shoot, never said to me 'I'm tired, I don't want to work', never.

"She works from eight in the morning till 12 at night if need be."