Hathaway confronted Franco over Oscars remark
June 28, 2011, 3:15 PM EST
WENN Beautiful Anne Hathaway confronted her 2011 Oscars co-presenter James Franco after he compared her high-energy performance onstage to a Tasmanian devil.
The duo were heavily criticized after hosting the Academy Awards in February, with Franco subsequently blaming the actress's animated delivery for making him look "stoned" in comparison.
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He told David Letterman, "People said I was under the influence. ... I love her, but Anne Hathaway is so energetic, I think the Tasmanian devil would look stoned standing next to Anne Hathaway."
Hathaway says she and Franco have discussed their much-maligned presentation and his unfavorable comment.
She tells Harper's Bazaar, "How did I take it? I let James know that a whirling dervish is a more flattering comparison than a Tasmanian devil. I called him, and we emailed a bit."
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But "The Devil Wears Prada" star has refused to let the criticism dampen her memories of their big night.
She adds, "In the grand scheme of things, I got to have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I met great people, wore beautiful clothes. And I got to put on a show. I don't see a downside. Anyone who disliked my personality probably disliked my personality before the Oscars."