Liukin's Publicist -- The Real Nasty-a

Just because Team USA gymnast Nastia Liukin scored gold in the all-around event doesn't mean her publicist needs to be an all-around b*tch!

The ice queen wouldn't let her elastic client stop to sign even one autograph outside Beso last night, with the publicist shutting down everyone who got close.

The gal should probably take a lesson from Liukin's Beijing roomie, Shawn Johnson, who was relentless with the John Hancocks outside Letterman.



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16. Actually on the site OH No You Didn't they have pics of her SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS leaving Beso!

Another made up story by TMZ...Nice!

Posted at 11:25AM on Aug 26th 2008 by Mel

17. Awe..is TMZ's itty bitty feelings hurt?

Posted at 11:28AM on Aug 26th 2008 by Yawn

18. Guess it's darned if you do and darned if you don't .. whether Nastia is ignoring you or Shawn is acknowledging you..TMZ still has a problem with someone..tell Harvey to quit being a sissy and try to Man up...

Posted at 11:33AM on Aug 26th 2008 by Okay

19. US women's gymnastic gold medalist Nastia Liukin is spotted leaving Beso restaurant after having dinner with some friends on Monday night.

Nastia signed autographs for some fans while the photogs snapped away at the smiling gold medalist. (Although, according to TMZ, she didn't sign anything).

The 18-year-old gymnast finished with five medals in Beijing, including gold in the sport's most coveted event (individual all-around). Liukin and Shawn Johnson combined for a total of nine medals at the Olympics this year.

Nastia will stop by the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday night.

Posted at 11:40AM on Aug 26th 2008 by Thanks Mel

20. SHE LOOKS LIKE A MEAN GIRL, SHAWN IS 1000 TIMES BETTER

Posted at 11:47AM on Aug 26th 2008 by Bibi

21. well, Nastia DID stop and sign autographs for fans!!!
There are pics on the Just Jared site!

She looks cool but does NOT mean she is mean!!!

Posted at 12:15PM on Aug 26th 2008 by gymfan

22. Shawn probably told her not to even talk to TMZ. Frankly i dont blame her yall are douches.

Posted at 12:48PM on Aug 26th 2008 by Smitty

23. This girl looks like a bi*tch i love shawn johnson. what kind of publicist does she have she wins one gold medal and thinks she is better than everyone

Posted at 1:19PM on Aug 26th 2008 by kay-d\\\'s mommy

24. Nastia and all the other gymnasts at the Olympics are classy ladies. It's not Nastia's fault if her dumb publicist gets all riled up for nothing. Nastia seemed to have veered to her right before her publicist veered her off towards the car. There seemed to be an embarrassed look on Nastia's face. BUT there are photos of Nastia signing autographs at Beso, so TMZ, which it it, really?

Posted at 1:07PM on Aug 26th 2008 by Back off

25. she always seemed arrogant and self absorbed. all glory is fleeting....and probably faster than she thinks. her agent also trashed shawn johnson - saying there was only room for one of them and nastia was the princess. she may have come out on a few tenths ahead for once, but she obviously falls far behind. lets turn the page. nastia will probably follow carly pattersons path - a second rate career built on empty shallow marketing

Posted at 6:12PM on Aug 26th 2008 by nolin

26. Why does she need a publicist????? Why can't she just plan her own appointments? She is only a kid. Why have such a mean publicist for someone who should be a role model for generosity and kindness as an Olympian?

Posted at 1:30PM on Aug 26th 2008 by McCurdy

27. Please everyone. Nastia and Shawn are both very sweet and they are good friends. Don't blame Nastia for her publicist being in a hurry. When Nastia returned home from Beijing WOGA threw her a huge party and she signed autographs and took pictures with hundreds of kids and she actually stayed for over an hour past when she was supposed to leave so she could make sure everyone got a chance to see her. Nastia is a wonderful young lady and a great role model and so is Shawn. These are two good girls who actually like each other very much. Give it a rest.

Posted at 5:50PM on Aug 26th 2008 by I Know Nastia

28. TMZ sucks, they try to reel you in saying that the video show someone being a real B**** and their not!!! They just don't want your stupid clowns all over them!

Posted at 1:40PM on Aug 26th 2008 by cindy

29. The problem is that many of the ppl who read this dont take time to research before making a comment..TMZ made up the whole she didnt sign autographs (see above links) second of all the same ppl who are defending Shawn Johnson are raging on Nastia..get a clue they were ALL Olympians , some apparently didn't like that their girl came in second..get over it...those kids are more mature than most of you so called adults will ever be.

Posted at 1:53PM on Aug 26th 2008 by THe problem is

30. You people have no idea whether Nastia is an ice queen or not. TMZ certainly knows how to stir the pot. And they also edit the hell of the videos you watch. I saw a Splash video last week on another site and then saw the same video here. They edited the video to go with the nasty little story they wrote. TMZ is leading most of you folks around by the nose. Sheep. And I bet you they are laughing at you.

Posted at 2:10PM on Aug 26th 2008 by Maddy

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