SHAPE: How Scarlett Johansson Got in Superhero Shape

If there’s anyone who knows how to rock a catsuit, it’s Scarlett Johansson. Reprising her role as the butt-kicking Black Widow in The Avengers (in theatres today), the sexy superhero makes wearing a body-hugging, skin-tight leather costume look easy.

Make no mistake though; playing the part of a fearless, fit action hero takes a lot of work. The 27-year-old actress endured long hours of intense training to get ready for her physically demanding role, filled with a rollercoaster of stunts, fights, and hand-to-hand combat.

But behind every superhero (in the movies, anyway) is their superstar stunt-double! Enter Heidi Moneymaker, who has some of the most impressive stunt credits in the biz (with a name like that, we’re not surprised!). From The Avengers andIron Man 2 to Cowboys and Aliens, Mission: Impossible III, andMr. and Mrs. Smith, there isn’t an action sequence she can’t conquer.

So just how did Moneymaker get Johansson in such awesome shape? I got the scoop from the talented thrill-seeker herself on her action star workout, the craziest stunt in the flick, and life as one of Hollywood’s hottest stunt doubles. Check out my exclusive interview, only on SHAPE!

Read it HERE!