Scarlett Johansson has revealed she ‘sang my little heart out’ in a bid to land the role of Fantine in Les Miserables even though she had laryngitis.
The Avengers actress, 28, came down with laryngitis just before her audition and decided to battle on.
She told Broadway.com: ‘I sang my little heart out.
‘I auditioned with laryngitis. I did everything I could to, like, not have laryngitis.’
The role of the tragic prostitute eventually went to Anne Hathaway, who is the hot favourite to win the best supporting actress Oscar this month for her performance.
Scarlett graciously admitted that Hathaway was ‘perfect’ for the part in Tom Hooper’s epic musical.
She said: ‘I think, looking at the film now, there’s no possible way I ever could have topped that performance. It was perfect and I think fateful and meant to be.’
Hathaway’s critically acclaimed performance has won her a slew of awards including a Bafta last weekend.
She said of her Oscar chances: ‘Whatever happens in two weeks, happens.
‘It won’t be the worst thing that happens to me if I don’t win, and with my husband by my side it won’t be the best thing either.
‘So I am feeling very good about whatever.’
