This attitude seems to have only increased her appeal for women, as well as men. Just three months ago female readers of Glamour magazine awarded her the title of world's sexiest body, ahead of stars such as Angelina Jolie.

As every real woman knows, shorts do not suit curves.

"Scarlett has always been shapely but it looks as if she's been beefing up quite a bit," said an onlooker. "But she was walking at quite a pace through the streets of Manhattan - almost a work-out in itself - and is clearly well conditioned.

"Her arms and thighs are still toned so she's obviously kept up the gym regime."

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