SAMUEL L JACKSON - JACKSON ANNOYED WITH ASHANTI'S ENTOURAGE

SAMUEL L JACKSON was annoyed with his COACH CARTER co-star ASHANTI's constant entourage because she was never alone.

The PULP FICTION star, who has often been critical of hip-hop artists in movies, was impressed with the singer's acting talents but he still had problems with her on-set demands.

He jokes, "I don't have a bodyguard and I don't have people that drive me around all the time. I don't have record producers coming by to see me constantly.

"She had all kinds of people around her. I guess it takes a lot to stay that cute."

And Jackson has hinted that Ashanti's "friendship" with rapper NELLY is much closer to a love match.

He says, "Let's just say I ate more craft service because Nelly wasn't bringing food to me everyday."