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I’VE GOT SHORT LEGS BUT I CAN STILL BE SEXYScarlett Johansson, 23, talks love, sex, seduction and her body hang-ups
What have you learnt about love so far?
“That the way men and women think about love are two completely different things. There’s a need for intimacy on both sides, but women need to express that more. I mean, I’m really independent but I still need a lot of love and care.”
Does being independent get in the way of relationships?
“It makes being with a man easier, actually, because you’re more self-confident and more willing to share intimate feelings. That’s where you want to be in a relationships – you feel like it’s meaningful and not some fling.”
You’re known for being secretive about your love life-how come?
“You lose your sense of intimacy if you’re constantly being pursued by paparazzi. It’s a cat and mouse games! I’m also a bit shy and if I do like a guy, I’m not going to make the first move. I need to be romanced…”
Really? We had you down as the romancer!
“No. If I like someone, I’m more likely to be nervous and talk the poor guy to death! Sometimes I wish I could be a little more sultry, the way my character Nola was in Match Point. She could turn on the charm. But I can’t.”
What’s your seduction style?
“Seduction is a complicated process. It’s hard to know at first what’s attracting you to a man. That’s only something you can figure out later if you’re talking to a girlfriend and discussing what makes you want to fall in love.”
Does the sex-symbol tag amuse you?
“It does in a way because even though I enjoy vamping it up from time to time with a really sexy dress, or having my hair styled in a ‘40s wave, I’ve never felt that way about myself. I only see my flaws. I think I have short legs and my face is too wide, and I don’t have the kind of confidence you need to be able to play up your sexuality. But I think it’s a healthy thing not to be too enamoured of one self, especially if you’re an actor!”
Do you see yourself as beautiful?
“No, I think beauty is something you only see in someone else. If you find someone beautiful, it’s usually the flaws that make them attractive. When you look at your flaws, they’re unattractive. I think anyone can feel sexy, though. Sexiness is all about how to feel.”
How have you manages to keep your curves in a size 0 climate then?
“I guess I’m becoming more relaxed and accepting of my looks and I try not to worry about not being super-thin or having long legs. I also get to pose for ad campaigns and photo schools and that kind of gives me more confidence when I see myself on billboards. I really shouldn’t complain!”
To what do you credit your rise to frame?
“Luck! I feel pretty damn lucky. I feel constantly lucky that I haven’t been found out!”
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