lois smith (1928-2012) was an american entertainment publicist. a "trailblazer who brought big changes to a business dominated by men," she represented marilyn monroe, martin scorsese, robert redford, meryl streep, warren beatty, and liza minnelli, among others. smith is noted for her impact on the practice of entertainment pr; rather than seeking to generate as much media coverage as possible for her clients, smith limited the media's access, developing strategies to both promote and protect her clients.