Showbiz
Allen warns Johansson over party lifestyle
Published Wednesday, Feb 6 2008, 15:59 GMT | By Beth Hilton
Rex Features
The director said he believes Johansson has huge potential and should follow in the footsteps of Meryl Streep by devoting all her energy to her career.
The 71-year-old, who cast the actress in three of his recent movies, told New York Post gossip column PageSix: "She is so beautiful and so sexy and so gifted... she can do anything, but she has to make the right choices of films and she's got to not go the PageSix party route.
"I don't want to read about her in the paper with this boyfriend or that boyfriend, or in rehab or taking pills. I don't think she's always made great choices. She has to take her acting seriously... the way someone like Meryl Streep did it."
Allen recently denied reports that Johansson was his new muse.
More: Showbiz
More Showbiz News
Ten Things About...
Ten Things About... Ridley ScottWe find out ten fast facts about the English producer and director.
Interviews
'Angels' Share' Ken Loach interviewKen Loach, Paul Laverty and Paul Brannigan on their whiskey-soaked comedy.
Fashion & Beauty
Duchess of Cambridge's memorable momentsFlick through a gallery of Kate Middleton's stand-out public appearances.
Celeb Birthdays
Marilyn Monroe: Life and career in picsFlick through our gallery on what would have been Marilyn's 86th birthday.
