[GreekChick]

You're right, she created alot of controversy with her seals campaign. She has become a very annoying person to some. I know that in France she's lost her "icon" status because of her opinions, supporting LePen was one of them.
In theory though, there is no denying she is an icon. She popularized the big hair and the smoky, winged out eyeliner. Alot of today's fashion is inspired from her.