Johansson denies crash film diet (From Bournemouth Echo)

Johansson denies crash film diet

6:01pm Tuesday 14th April 2009 in

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Scarlett Johansson has denied going on an extreme diet to shape up for her latest role in the Iron Man sequel.

"Claims have been made that I've been on a strict workout routine regulated by co stars, whipped into shape by trainers I've never met, eating sprouted grains I can't pronounce and ultimately losing 14 pounds off my 5'3" frame," the star writes in The Huffington Post.

"I'm a petite person to begin with, so the idea of my losing this amount of weight is utter lunacy. If I were to lose 14 pounds, I'd have to part with both arms. And a foot."

However, the actress admits she has been sensibly working out to look good in a latex cat suit for her role as Black Widow in the comic book film.

"While I've never been considered a gym rat, I have, in fact, worked up a sweat in the name of cardio before, and although I enjoy a grilled cheese as much as the next person, I combine the not-so-good foods I crave with an all-around balanced diet," she adds.

Scarlett also attacks some sections of the media for being 'reckless and dangerous' just to sell a story.

"Yes, celebrities are just like us. They struggle with demons and overcome obstacles and have annoying habits and battle vices. That said, I would be absolutely mortified to discover that some 15-year-old girl in Kansas City read one of these 'articles' and decided she wasn't going to eat for a couple of weeks so she too could 'crash diet' and look like Scarlett Johansson."