Catherine Zeta Jones Dismisses "Diva" Reputation 7/24/07

Catherine Zeta-Jones has laughed off reports she is a diva, insisting she is incredibly shy and riddled with insecurities.

The Chicago actress - who is married to Michael Douglas, 62 - has earned herself a name in Hollywood for being one of the more demanding stars in the industry, but the 37-year-old Welsh beauty believes it is all a big misunderstanding.

She says, "There is a much shyer quality to me that people don't usually see.

"I get perceived as 'Here comes the showgirl', when in fact I have my insecurities. I'm a lot more reserved than I let on."