Heather Mills is being taken to court over a spray tan.

A case has been filed against the former model by Sara Trumble, who despite being hired as a nanny to Heather and her ex-husband Sir Paul McCartney's daughter Beatrice, now five, alleges she was forced to use a tanning machine to give the naked star a bronze glow, work unreasonable hours and blow dry her employer's hair.

A spokesperson for Heather who has reportedly refused the chance to settle the sex discrimination case out of court said: "Heather is devastated that Sara, who Heather considered a part of her family, should choose to level these accusations at her. This claim will be vigorously defended.