Jessica Alba is desperate to go topless

Jessica Alba is desperate to go topless this summer.

The actress - who is due to start filming 'Fantastic Four 2' in August - wants to sun her breasts while holidaying on the beaches of Europe, but is paranoid the paparazzi will catch her out.

She said: "I would do if it were just me and my guy, but the paparazzi seem to pop up everywhere.

"I think I'll be wearing a bikini. Bikinis are more flattering on my body."

Alba admits that she loves showing off her sexy body now she's older - because felt guilty about her womanly curves while growing up.

She revealed to America's USA Today newspaper: "I wore jean shorts to the beach when I was a teenager.

"I was insecure and a born-again Christian hanging out with a group of kids that made me feel bad about showing my body, but now I've learned I shouldn't be ashamed of what God gave me."

Meanwhile, Alba is getting ready to host the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.

The 25-year-old - who is also nominated for three gongs including sexiest performance - admits she is thrilled to be fronting the prestigious event in California on June 3.

She said: "It's always a crazy, fun show, and I can't wait to be right in the middle of the action."