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Scarlett Johansson's Stage Fright Fears

added 20 May 2008 at 14.38

Actors are notorious for turning their dramatic hands to the world of rock n' roll and attempting to make their mark on the musical stage.

There have been the good (Juliette And The Licks, 30 Seconds To Mars, Kylie Minogue) the bad (Russell Crowe's Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts, William Shatner and Keanu Reeves' Dogstar anyone?) and the downright ugly (errr...Lee Marvin).

Now Hollywood sexpot Scarlett Johansson is joining their ranks with the release of 'Anywhere I Lay My Head'  - a cover of Tom Waits songs produded by Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio) - which came out yesterday (May 19), and it's actually pretty decent with some mighty interesting production. Certainly a far cry from her comparative peers Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff and Paris Hilton's efforts.

But with festival season in full swing it seems Johansson may well be put off the live aspect by her fear of stage fright, telling The London Paper:

"It would be sad not to get everybody [the rest of the band] together, whether it's at a festival or somewhere that's kind of fun.

"But I have horrible stage fright, so it would have to be overcome. People approach me [about playing live] and my usual answer is, 'Ah, I'll think about it.

"When I do think about it, I start to get really sweaty and uncomfortable and itchy around the neck."

Have you heard Scarlett's new album? Let us know what you think of the record below: 

 

 

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1. HEY! I've seen TOFOG, (Russell Crowe) three times, and I think they're GREAT! I've also seen Billy Bob Thornton, and The Boxmasters, andthey're excellent in concert too!

   Posted by Luminella on 24/05/2008 00:51:58 | report abuse

2. First off, who gives a *$%#@ about Tom Wait songs. I saw Tom Waits attempt at Theater. The words Horrible,Boring come to mind. Scarlett is incredibly hot though best of luck to her!!!!

   Posted by Alex on 20/05/2008 15:31:12 | report abuse