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Flat-chested Keira says no to cleavage boost on poster

As Keira Knightley is the first to admit, she has little to shout about in the chest department.

Ever since she arrived on the scene as a 17-year-old in the movie Bend It Like Beckham, the waif-like actress has done nothing to disguise her lack of cleavage.

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Keira Knightley's bust has clearly not been altered in this promotional image for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Keira Knightley's bust has clearly not been altered in this promotional image for Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Natural Keira, and right, enhanced for King Arthur

Natural Keira, and right, enhanced for King Arthur

To her embarrassment, the publicity machine has in the past not shared her candour - digitally enhancing her bust in US posters to advertise her role in the 2004 film King Arthur, while leaving her natural look in the British versions. But now, it seems, Hollywood has learned its lesson.

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Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Geoffrey Rush prepare to put all hands on deck

Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Geoffrey Rush prepare to put all hands on deck

Armed and gorgeous: Keira Knightley

Armed and gorgeous: Keira Knightley

Miss Knightley, 22, has escaped the airbrush in her role as Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. No doubt to her relief, an eight-inch wide black leather belt merely helps to emphasise her straight-up-and-down, washboard appearance.

Keira Knightley reprises her role as Elizabeth Swann

Keira Knightley reprises her role as Elizabeth Swann

Geoffrey Rush sports an impressive beard for his role as Barbossa

Geoffrey Rush sports an impressive beard for his role as Barbossa

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