Started out as friends
Although Phoenix had feelings for his co-star, he was too shy to pursue it. His insecurities led him to believe she doesn’t share his feelings, and so before he mustered the courage to finally ask her out, Phoenix did something he’s never done before – stalked her on social media! Ah, the strange things love makes us do.
“She’s the only girl I ever looked up on the Internet,” the actor admitted. The two started out as friends – another zone that was new to Phoenix, as he’d never been friends first with the women he’s dated, but this time, it worked out. They started out as email friends before they took things to the next level.