'Iron Man' Set Battle: Gwyneth Vs. Scarlett

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According to the Sun the most interesting fight on the set of 'Iron Man 2' isn't between Robert Downey, Jr. and his latest movie adversary - it's between his lovely co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson. Paltrow, who played Iron Man's feisty assistant Pepper Potts in the movie's first installment, is reportedly having some trouble with cast addition Johansson.

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A source reveals, "Gwyneth has become very frustrated with Scarlett. They come from different worlds and have completely different styles.... Gwyneth has found Scarlett very demanding of the attention of the crew. It's not a happy set."

It seems the on-set politics have exhausted Paltrow, who is on a short break accompanying husband Chris Martin on the East coast leg of Coldplay's US tour.

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"Gwyneth's break has come at a perfect time," the source explains. "She can recharge her batteries before returning for her chance to show who is boss."

"Gwyneth was looking forward to working with Emily Blunt, who was originally in line for the part, but it ended up being Scarlett. Gwyneth's had to live with that and she has been very professional, but she and Scarlett haven't developed a friendship on the shoot, which is almost at the half way point. In fact, it's quite the opposite."

Paltrow's character bears little resemblance to Johansson's "Black Widow," a sexy former spy sporting catsuits and weapons. In contrast, Pepper Potts is generally found in conservative business attire. The source assures the Sun that Paltrow's pivotal role in the movie's major fight sequence will make up for the discrepancy.

"It is by far the most expensive sequence, the centerpiece of the whole project."

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Scarlett Johansson attends the 'Moet & Chandon: A tribute to Cinema' at Big Sky Studios on March 24, 2009 in London, England. Moet & Chandon: A Tribute To Cinema - Arrivals Big Sky Studios London, United Kingdom March 24, 2009 Photo by Simon James/WireImage.com To license this image (57038655), contact WireImage.com

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LONDON - MARCH 24: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Scarlett Johansson attends the Moet & Chandon A Tribute To Cinema Party, at the Big Sky Studios on March 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Scarlett Johansson

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LONDON - MARCH 24: Scarlett Johansson arrives for the Moet and Chandon: A Tribute to Cinema party at Big Sky Studios on March 24, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Scarlett Johansson

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