Josh Hartnett Catching Flack Over Scarlett Johansson 'Sexy' Title

[Bill5461]

From The National Ledger

By Jennifer Cox
Oct 25, 2006
Scarlett Johansson is sexy and her boyfriend Josh Hartnett probably already gets that. But what Josh is also getting is a bit of grief and some merciless ribbing he takes from the fellas.
An item in Star Magazine cites a source and reports:
“Josh says he could have done without all the hoopla Scarlett’s attracted over this, especially all the stuff he has to put up with,” a close friend tells Star. “People who normally won’t pry into his life are now asking him, ‘So, Josh, do you feel like the king of the mountain, dating The Sexiest Woman Alive?’ It’s shining a light on the two of them that Josh really didn’t want.”
Oh - c'mon!
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Star goes on to say in the online article that Hartnett 28, generally keeps tight-lipped about his 1-year romance with the 21-year-old Johansson, she herself has become outspoken in her ascension to cover girl status.
In addition to being honored by Esquire for her perfect boobs and bum, she graced the cover of the October issue of Vanity Fair and revealed to Allure magazine that she is tested for HIV twice each year. Johansson added that, “I wouldn’t say I’m a serial monogamist,” although she added, “I’m not promiscuous.”
That's exactly that kind of talk that makes her beau Hartnett cringe, the friend says.
“Josh is so intent on playing it low-key — I tell you, he would rather have a hot poker shoved up his nostril than talk about his sex life,” the friend says. “He says it detracts from his work as an actor.”
--Jennifer Cox writes from Seattle

[BlackWolf]

Thanks for the article Bill

[Q-Love]

I guess it wouldn't be appropriate to bring up the "SexyBack" song now, would it?

Josh Hartnett needs to realize that Scarlett's a hot commodity, and deal with it by being confident about the relationship. That this "title" is affecting him shows me that he doesn't have what it takes to keep her. Ultimately, this relationship won't last. Mark my words.

[Jocasta]

I don't know but to me wanting to keep things private, not "using" her fame for his own gains and generally keeping quiet about their relationship shows a lot of maturity and confidence. A lesser man might not be able to resist boasting and telling tales. Now, whether or not that means the relationship will last, I have no idea and it's not something I give much thought to.

[Bill5461]

Thanks for coming over to comment Jocasta. I've sen the pages you ladies have rolled out with this thread in the Josh thread. It's pretty good stuff

[Jocasta]

Thanks Bill and you're always welcome to contribute over in Joshtopia; we Bunnies are generally friendly and don't bite.

[Q-Love]

Well, given my scathing portrayal of the man when I know hardly anything about him, I suppose I should wander over there as well, if only to read up on him. I didn't mean to sound that harsh, but I feel like he's not entirely sure what to do since this is such a high-profile relationship for him, moreso than her.