MANILA, Philippines – After mentioning on Entertainment Tonight that James Franco was one of her celebrity crushes,  Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach got a response – from James himself.

On Instagram, James posted a solo photo of him next to Pia's winning moment photo. The caption read: "I love the Philippines!!! Love to Miss Universe."

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Pia responded by regramming the photo. 

"I LOVE YOU MORE!!! @jamesfrancotv," she said.  The same photo was posted on the Miss Universe Instagram with the caption. "We're loving all the love that's going around! #MissUniverse."

Aside from James, Pia also mentioned Seth Rogen and Channing Tatum as the two Hollywood men she admires. 

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Pia is currently in New York finishing her media tour before diving into her other duties as Miss Universe. She is set to come home to the Philippines on January 23, where a grand parade awaits her. – Rappler.com

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