Idris Elba Is New Face of Smartwater

By Yolanda Sangweni

Ladies, your thirst is about to be quenched in more ways than one thanks to Idris Elba's new campaign for smartwater.

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The sexy Emmy-nominated British actor is the latest celebrity face of the water brand. The ads, shot by fashion photographer Norman Jean Ray, feature Elba looking as dapper as ever, while carrying a bottle of smartwater.

Look for the ads in Essence, GQ and Men's Journal.

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We'll get to see even more of Mr. Elba at the Emmy Awards this month, where he is nominated for best actor in a miniseries for his show, "Luther," and a guest appearance on "The Big C."

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