(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Anne Hathaway is the hardest working woman in film, according to her Oscar co-host James Franco.

The pair have attracted mass media attention since the announcement that they would be co-presenting the 2011 Academy Awards. The ceremony, which takes place this Sunday, will see the pair attempt to entertain a worldwide audience.

With James, 32, having to spend a lot of time with Anne, 28, in preparation for their performance, he divulged the admiration he had for The Devil Wears Prada star.

I've learned that Anne is a very hard-working person. ... I think probably works too hard, and is very, very talented, has tons of energy and is also a very, very sensitive soul," he told ET online.

Anne was also generous in her praise for James, confirming that the actor matches her own work ethic. She credited him with being an inspirational figure who encourages her to strive for excellence.

Ive never known anyone who is able to juggle so many things. James has made me really question what it means to be an actor and how far you can push yourself, and, this may sound too intense, but how to get the best out of life, she gushed. (C) Cover Media