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Keira Knightley's Duchess struggle

Nov 19, 2007, 13:30 GMT

11/02/2007 - Keira Knightley - Keira Knightly Sighting on the Film Set of

11/02/2007 - Keira Knightley - Keira Knightly Sighting on the Film Set of "The Duchess" - November 2, 2007 - Norfolk, UK - Norfolk, England © Solarpix / PR Photos

Keira Knightley infuriated the director of her latest movie after she needed 17 takes to get one scene right.

The actress - who recently referred to herself as a "moody b*****d" - is filming costume drama 'The Duchess' but couldn't get to grips with one two-line scene.

An on set source said: "Keira was clearly having a very tough day. She was filming a very simple scene, but couldn't get it right. The director finally gave up in despair."

The problematic sequence only required Keira to walk down some stairs and sit with another character. She then had to secretly whisper something to him, finish a drink and leave.

It has been claimed the 'Atonement' actress has upset cast and crew with her diva-like behaviour, which has included her demanding a special chair for her to relax in between takes.

A source said: "Keira has been very difficult. At one point she even made the crew bring her a special chair to sit in."

(C) BANG Media International



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The SkyManNov 19th, 2007 - 15:58:59

I wonder how reliable are the 'Sources' for this so called story since it's not even being mass produced and only being reported by tabloid so called journalists like The Daily Mail, I'm willing to bet that this never even happened.

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IngieNov 20th, 2007 - 11:49:51

Yeah, I really can't buy this story.

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JamesNov 20th, 2007 - 16:14:23

Why not? I mean come on. The Daily Mail is obviously known for telling the truth and are very UNBIAS...psh

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The Duchess

Knightley will play the 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire. The film is based on Amanda Foreman's best-selling biography of the royal, who has been called the Princess Diana ...more

  • US Release: 2008-09-19
  • UK Release: 2008-09-05

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