Keira Knightley hit with a substantial tax bill

Keira Knightley has been hit with a substantial tax bill after accepting expensive gifts as a perk for attending a charity event.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star received £6,000 worth of goodies when she attended the Silver Spoon Buffet in Los Angeles.

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress was stunned to realize she would have
to pay a £2,000 VAT bill.

The Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet gives guests free gifts in return for
their endorsement.
The bag contained diamond earrings worth £4,000, Franco Sarto shoes and a
Gorjana necklace. There was also a Magaschoni cashmere jumper, a designer
watch, Spanx underwear, a Cusp bikini, Cover Mineral make-up and Plank yoga
mats.
A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Keira had no idea new US tax
laws mean American-based celebrities have to pay tax on free gifts. That's
why the Oscars committee are axing goodie bags."
The 21-year-old star gladly paid the £12 entrance fee to the Los Angeles
event, all of which goes to charity.
However, she is fuming that she will have to pay out a fortune for any
freebies worth more than £145 when she returns to the UK.
The source added: "Keira was not impressed. She took the bag to be polite.
You don't expect to be charged for a freebie. She wouldn't mind if it's
going to charity, but it's not."

In other news, Keira Knightley thinks she is a 'scrub'.

The actress insists she is just a down to earth girl at heart and feels like an 'idiot' when she has to dress glamorously for awards ceremonies and film premieres.

She said: 'I don't know why I'm a scrub, but I am.

'I've got some great clothes but I'll put them on, do my hair and make-up, stand in front of the mirror and feel like such an idiot. I feel stupid if I've made an effort. It's ridiculous.'