Pelosi, Spielberg deny Post's story

Though she is often called the most fashionable woman in Congress, outgoing Speaker Nancy Pelosi may be ready for a makeover.

The Washington Post reported Wednesday that Pelosi "has turned to director Steven Spielberg for help remaking her personal brand."

After seeing her party suffer considerable defeats in the midterm elections this year, Pelosi could be hoping for a turnaround in 2011.

According to the newspaper, "Lawmakers say she is consulting marketing experts about building a stronger brand. The most prominent of her new whisperers is Steven Spielberg, the Hollywood director whose films have been works of branding genius."

But no "What not to Wear" (or what to do or say) consultations have occurred yet. The Post reported that, "Lawmakers said Spielberg has not reported to Pelosi with a recommendation."

Spielberg is no stranger to Democratic politics, the paper points out. The man behind "ET," "Flags of our Fathers" and so many other popular flicks, also lent his talents to the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Bill Clinton's millennial celebrations and helped fundraise for President Obama.

While these efforts relied on Spielberg's talents as a producer and, of course, his famous name, the image consultant role would seem to require a bit more creativity.

Update: After the Washington Post story hit the stands on Wednesday, Spielberg’s spokesman Marvin Levy made a press statement about the famous producer’s future as a political image consultant. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Levy denied that his client has plans to work as a consultant to Speaker Pelosi.

Said Levy, "Today's story regarding Nancy Pelosi made a reference to Steven Spielberg that requires a response. I can say as a long-time spokesman for Steven that he has made it his career to direct actors, not political figures.”

Second update: On Thursday, Speaker Pelosi's office issued the following statement about her reaching out to the director: "Speaker Pelosi is a great admirer of Steven Spielberg and loves his movies. Any thoughts that they are in consultation is not so."