Keira Knightley competes with Scarlett Johansson

Keira Knightley was forced to compete with Scarlett Johansson for the role of Eliza Doolittle in a remake of ‘My Fair Lady’. Knightley was lined up for the part of the Cockney flower seller, played by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 film by Sir Cameron Mackintosh.

The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star confirmed last year that she had auditioned and begun singing lessons. However, she has since been told that she has an American rival for the part.

“I have two actresses as potential Elizas, one British, the other American. You’d know their names, but I’m not letting on," said Sir Cameron said

Emma Thompson is writing the script for the film, which Stephen Daldry is expected to direct. Daniel Craig may be Professor Henry Higgins.

Keira Knightley prefers men who can cry

Hollywood actress Keira Knightley has admitted that she is attracted to guys who can show their emotions and cry.

"On screen these days, you rarely see a big, strong man. You see slender, androgynous-looking boys. For me, the most manly thing a guy can ever do is to cry because he is one who is in touch with himself," said Knightley.

Twenty four year old Knightley, who is dating her "Pride and Prejudice" co-star Rupert Friend, also insists that she would never have an affair with any of her co-stars because they do not view her as a potential lover.

"I could never have an affair with any of my leading men. They always turn into brothers", she said.

Rihanna has Sexiest Stomach in the World

The 20-year-old Barbados-born beauty, renowned for her revealing stage outfits, has topped a new poll of the 'Sexiest Celebrity Stomach in the World'. She came first in the poll conducted by stomach-flattening supplement AntiBloat, reports China Daily.

Second on the list was Keira Knightley, who is famous for wearing midriff-flashing costumes, and who has bared her taut abs in movies including 'Bend It Like Beckham' and 'King Arthur'.

Dame Helen Mirren, who recently wowed onlookers with her trim physique when she donned a bikini while on holiday in the Italian Riviera, came third in the poll.

Sienna Miller, who showed off her enviable toned figure in a skimpy bikini while on holiday recently, shared the fourth spot with Liz Hurley.

Rounding off the top five was Jemima Khan, an English socialite known due to her relationships as Hugh Grant's ex-girlfriend, the former wife of Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan, and a daughter of late billionaire James Goldsmith.

"The survey results reveal that a sexy stomach isn't governed by age, which is good news for all those wanting to tone up or maintain a flat tummy," AntiBloat spokesperson Jalal Janmohamed said.

Sexiest Celebrity Stomachs in the World:
1. Rihanna
2. Keira Knightley
3. Dame Helen Mirren
4. Sienna Miller and Liz Hurley
5. Jemima Khan