Washington, Mar 16 : Hollywood actress Keira Knightly was left embarrassed when she realised that she "sounded like a pubescent boy" where she sang in her film `The Edge of Love'.

The Atonement star was supposed to lip-synch for her part in the 2008 period drama, in which she plays a lover of poet Dylan Thomas.

However, she was terrified when director John Maybury pushed her to actually sing in front of 150 members of the cast and crew.

"I thought that this is sort of one of those horrendous dreams you have, you know, those anxiety dreams... And the first time I sang, I sounded like a pubescent boy because I was so nervous my voice just went sky-high," Contactmusic quoted her as telling Moviefone. com.

London, Mar 14: Keira Knightley desperately wants to land the lead role in the remake of My Fair Lady because she''s been preparing for the part for two years.

Apparently, the stunner has been begging studio bosses to finally cast her as the leading lady.

Earlier, rumors were abuzz that Knightley had secured the role made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the 1964 musical, based on George Bernard Shaw''s comedy of manners, Pygmalion.

However, the actress insists casting directors have not made a final decision since she first read for the role in 2007.

Washington, Mar 13 : Hollywood actress Keira Knightley has decided to quit the `Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise, which made her a household name, as she has refused to reprise her role as aristocrat-turned-swashbuckler Elizabeth Swann in the series' 4th flick.

"It was a completely fantastic experience, and it was an amazingly large portion of my life, but I don''''t think I need to go there again. I think that it''''s done," Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

Knightley, however, insisted that she was a big fan of the flick and its lead actor Johnny Depp.

She even said that she was eagerly waiting to watch the forthcoming flick.

London, Mar 6 : For Rupert Friend, playing second fiddle to girlfriend Keira Knightley is a sign of a strong man, at least that's what his recent comments about his character in the new Queen Victoria movie suggest.

The actor is playing Prince Albert in new movie `The Young Victoria' with Kightley playing the lead.

London, Mar 3 : Keira Knightley is not only Colin Farrell’s leading lady in a new film, but she is also playing his agony aunt in reality—the actress has been comforting the actor after he was dumped by girlfriend Emma Forrest.

The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actress was initially in touch with the Irishman to discuss their upcoming film London Boulevard, for which they begin shooting next month.

But after novelist Emma dumped Colin, the 23-year-old actress has become a close confidant for the actor.