Allen Denies Johansson Is His Muse

Oscar-winning director WOODY ALLEN is bemused when actress SCARLETT JOHANSSON is deemed his “muse” – because it simply isn’t true.

The 71-year-old has cast the Lost In Translation star in three of his most recent films – Match Point, Scoop and Midnight In Barcelona – but insists she is no patch on former lover and Annie Hall star, Diane Keaton.

He says, “I’m grateful when they call her (Johansson) my muse, but it isn’t true. With Diane Keaton it was different. We made eight or nine movies together and had a special connection. But I like working with Scarlett.”

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