The "Bee Movie" star admits watching the "handsome" Hollywood hunk take to the sports field for the American Football-themed film made her swoon, and claims 46-year-old George is also her "confidant."

She said: "George is so handsome - even more so when he's playing football with a bunch of 30-year-olds and out-running them on the pitch!"

"He's not just gorgeous though, he's also my confidant. He tells me what he thinks and I want to know because I have so much respect for him."

The pair - who were rumored to have dated in 2001 - have become so close that in a joint interview earlier this month Renee joked they had been "married for 28 years."

George then interrupted her to correct: "Actually it's 27. We lived together the first year. There was a lot of fighting."

Renee, 38, later revealed they had really been friends for close to 10 years.

"Leatherheads" is a romantic comedy set in the 20s which sees George take on the role of brash American Football hero Jimmy "Dodge" Connelly.

Connelly is forced to compete with a younger teammate for the affections of hard-nosed reporter Lexie Littleton, played by Renee.

"Leatherheads" will hit cinemas in 2008.