Heroes star Hayden Panettiere has played down rumors she is a lesbian - but admits she'd have a gay affair with a string of Hollywood's leading ladies.

The 18-year-old insists she doesn't care if the press think she's gay, because she would happily date Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba and Angelina Jolie.

She says, "That's fine with me. If I'm going to be linked with someone, I could do an affair with Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba or Charlize Theron."

"And Kate Beckinsale is gorgeous. There are so many beautiful girls."