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The actress admits she was coaxed into pretending she was dating Harnett as publicity for a magazine photo shoot several years back.

"Years ago, Josh Hartnett and I did a thing for Teen People saying that we dated. We've always been friends, but it wasn't true. It was sort of a publicity stunt," says Carlson.

Hartnett is now serious with Scarlett Johansson.