Glamorous Sarah Jessica Parker is to be replaced by teenage singer Joss Stone as the face of clothing giant Gap. The same week the company’s new spring campaign featuring the Sex and the City star was launched, the 17-year-old Brit was named to front the summer collection.

"Sarah's spring campaign for Gap has only just started and she felt the announcement of her replacement in the same week that the new ads are appearing is a bit of a snub," Daily Telegraph quoted one friend as saying.

"Joss is not only a teenager, she's also a virtual unknown. Had her replacement been a big star, perhaps Sarah wouldn't have minded so much."

The New York actress, who turns 40 this week, has appeared on Gap’s ads for three consecutive seasons and earned $38 million from the deal. According to The Independent, Parker has told friends she was "mortified" by the unexpected decision of the company which was explained by a desire to focus on the teen market.

As said insiders, Stone, who is most likely to appear in a long peasant skirt and dozens of bangles, was preferred for her "girl next door" appeal.