Johansson 'attacks weight loss rumours'

Scarlett Johansson has attacked "ridiculous" reports that she recently shed 14 pounds for her role in Iron Man 2.

The 25-year-old admitted that she has slimmed down in order to play Black Widow in the forthcoming action sequel, but not to such extreme lengths.

She told Glamour: "There was this rumour mill cranking out stories that I had lost 14 pounds - I could never lose 14 pounds. I hate seeing these ridiculous articles where [tabloids] guess someone's weight."

However, the actress went on to confess that her fame has made her somewhat self-conscious about her weight.

She added: "I have a tumultuous relationship with it because I love to get ready for the red carpet, but being on it is very uncomfortable. It's so freakish and weird. I get flop sweats, dry mouth, heart palpitations, all over panic!"