Anna Paquin: 'Nude scenes make me work out'

Anna Paquin has said that having to shoot nude scenes for True Blood helps motivate her to stay fit.

The actress, whose character Sookie Stackhouse is well known for her tight T-shirts and hotpants, revealed that knowing that she will be filming in skimpy outfits ensures that she rarely misses a workout.

"If you're going to be spending literally every single day of your working life wearing clothes that barely cover your body, you're gonna be extra-diligent," Paquin admitted to Health magazine.

"There's just a little extra motivation of, 'Hmmm, teeny white shorts and a bikini top? I think I will go to pilates this morning'."

While freely admitting to enjoying exercise, Paquin also said that she needs to learn to relax more.

"I'm very hard on myself," she added. "Sometimes it's like, walk away from the elliptical machine. Go sit outside. Do something relaxing."

The fourth season of True Blood begins on June 26 on HBO.

Anna Paquin Bisexual Trouble?

Anna Paquin is in the middle of a new controversy this week, after she announced a few days ago that she is bisexual.

In a video ad campaign for the launch of Cyndi Lauper's project "Give A Damn", Paquin said "I'm Anna Paquin. I'm bisexual, and I give a damn", and that was enough for all hell to break loose for the gorgeous Canadian actress.

Granted, she is now receiving tons of fan mail from other bisexual women and men who admire her courage to come out of the closet, but she's also receiving some pretty disturbing hate mail. Among the latter, there have been several emails that threaten Paquin and specifically mention bodily harm. Local police is currently investigating these.