Joaquin Phoenix Reveals He Has A Crush On Golden Globes Host Amy Poehler

Joaquin Phoenix is an admirer of this year's 'Golden Globes' co-host Amy Poehler! This revelation came when the 40-year-old actor was speaking of his disinterest in award shows, even though he earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in 'Inherent Vice.'

During an appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Thursday evening (Jan 8th), Phoenix was discussing his possible award winning performance in the comedy-drama when he quickly changed topic and admitted to having a crush on the 'Parks and Recreation' star.

"You know who I do find attractive is that Amy Poehler," Phoenix said mid-conversation.

"You do?" the host Jimmy Kimmel asked. "Yeah, I think she's very attractive," Phoenix replied.

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"You're answering questions I didn't even ask," Kimmel said while laughing.

"Well, I guess just because she's hosting the Globes and she's having a party and I'm going to go, and I'm a little nervous about seeing her. I don't really know what to say," the 'Her' actor continued.

Unfortunately Kimmel had to stop any hopes Phoenix had of a possible romance with Poehler by bringing up her current boyfriend, funnyman Nick Kroll.

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"So you're saying they have a solid relationship?" Phoenix asked. "They've been going out for a while, I think about a year now. If you want to break it up though, I'm sure Nick would be happy to step aside," Kimmel quipped.

Despite not being a fan of awards shows, Phoenix is also aware of the impact winning a major movie award can have. "It makes a huge difference in one's career, absolutely," he said.