James Franco, Anne Hathaway’s 2011 Oscars hosting gig was an ‘uncomfortable blind date,’ show writers say - Fox News

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A decade ago, James Franco and Anne Hathaway co-hosted the 83rd Academy Awards and the experiment proved to be pretty awkward, according to several writers who worked the gig back in 2011.

"It was like the world's most uncomfortable blind date between the cool rocker stoner kid and the adorable theater camp cheerleader," writer David Wild told The Ringer on Wednesday of the pair's opening monologue in which the "Love & Other Drugs" star was subject to boasting from Franco for his best actor nomination for "127 Hours" while Hathaway was overlooked.

Wild went on to recall a moment way back when that spurred friction between the co-hosts after Hathaway – just 28 and the youngest host ever at the time – tried to offer up advice to Franco.

Actors James Franco, left, and Anne Hathaway present the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011, in Hollywood, Calif.

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Oscar writers reflected on James Franco and Anne Hathaway's 2011 Oscars hosting gig, calling the ordeal an 'uncomfortable blind date.' (Reuters/Mike Blake).

Hathaway was eager to get down to business, Rubin pressed, adding that the "Devil Wears Prada" star "showed up ready to play and committed 110%," and although Rubin described Franco to be "a great guy," he said Franco "often looked like he had just woken up from a nap.".

Commenting on the supposed verbal spat that allegedly occurred between Franco and Hathaway during rehearsals, Rubin said he saw the situation as a moment where Franco purposely tried to provide a different element to Hathaway’s approach and hosting style.

"I think he wanted to play it as buddy-cop movie with two opposite characters," said Rubin.

Anne Hathaway, best supporting actress winner for her role in 'Les Miserables,' poses with her Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California February 24, 2013.

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