Scarlett Johansson rapped by prudish mum

Scarlett Johansson's mother has reprimanded her for revealing too much cleavage at the Golden Globe awards - saying she looked like a "member of the 'Baywatch' cast".

The stunning actress wore a low-cut red dress to the star-studded event - but her mum, Melanie, says she went too far by showing off her ample breasts.

A friend of Scarlett's family is quoted in Britain's Daily Express newspaper as saying: "She said she looked like a member of the 'Baywatch' cast.

"Mel feels Scarlett tried a little too hard to show off her figure - to the point where she was almost bursting out of her dress."

The 21-year-old star's dress caused a stir at the prestigious ceremony on Monday night (16.01.06) when TV presenter Isaac Mizrahi groped her bosom live on television.

But Scarlett's mum is now planning to stop a repeat performance at the Oscars in March - and allegedly intends to pick her daughter's outfit.

The friend added: "She'll be choosing Scarlett's dress - well, she'll certainly have a say."

Scarlett - who is romancing heartthrob actor Josh Hartnett - recently admitted she loves her sexy image and the attention men give her.

She said: "It's nice when people tell you you're sexy. I don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Hopefully I'll remain sexy for some time."