Josh Duhamel Talks Gambling and 'Weird' Encounter With Tom Cruise

By Nicki Gostin Posted Sep 10th 2010 04:46PM

When Josh Duhamel isn't running from Katie Holmes and Anna Paquin in 'The Romantics,' he's reminiscing about fishing, organic chemistry and backyard barbecues. Although he's a quiet guy, Duhamel's life has been quite flashy since the days he modeled alongside Ashton Kutcher. The North Dakota native (who left because the winters were "pretty gnarly") briefly chatted with PopEater about 'The Romantics' (in theaters now), meeting Tom Cruise and his surprising take on gambling in Las Vegas.

So this movie is about two gals fighting over you. Ever had that in real life?
No, I can't say I have. I was always in a monogamous relationship. I'm a boring guy. No crazy stories to tell, unfortunately.

In 'The Romantics,' Katie Holmes and Anna Paquin fight over you. Here's a scenario for ya: The three of you are in a lifeboat, there's only room for two ...
I'm not going to answer that! They're both lovely, although different. Katie is very nurturing and motherly and Anna is more of a wildcat, so there you go.

Did you freak out the first time you met Tom Cruise?
Yeah. I'm not going to lie, it was weird meeting him the first time, but we've spent lots of time together, we've had dinners together. They [Katie and Tom] are always together and that's the way a marriage in Hollywood should be.

This movie is called 'The Romantics.' What's the most romantic thing you've ever done with your wife, Fergie?
Um, let me think. I hid little Easter eggs around the house with presents inside them for [Fergie] when she was my girlfriend.

Watch 'The Romantics' Trailer:

Ever say to her, 'Let's Get This Party Started'?
You mean 'Let's Get it Started'?

Oops, yeah. I would just drop that into conversation all the time.
[Laughs] It's easier to do than 'Boom Boom Pow.'

You studied organic chemistry. What does PO stand for?
Potassium?

Nope, polonium. Okay here's an easy one: AL?
Aluminum. I failed organic chemistry the first time.

Is it true you beat out Ashton Kutcher in a modeling competition?
It is true. We were both modeling in NY.

Ever see him at a party and say, "I'm better looking than you are"?
[Laughs] Yeah. I walk past him and say I'm sooooo good looking, better than you. I fell into modeling. It was not something planned. I felt like I had to offer more than just modeling. I felt like I was more of a character.

You starred in 'Vegas.' Did you ever gamble?
Not really. I played blackjack a little. No slots, no craps or poker. I don't know why I never got into it. Maybe because I was around it all the time? I'm not really a good advertisement for Vegas.

I always look at the opulence of the casinos, and think someone's paying for it. Chances are you're going to lose your money.
Exactly, the odds are you're going to lose.

You like fishing, do you have one of those hats with hooks on them?
No, but that's a good idea. I'll get one when I build my cabin. There's a beautiful lake there that's completely clear. You can see right to the bottom.

What else do you like doing?
I like puttering around the backyard fixing things like the fence and the barbecue. Something always needs fixing outside.

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By Sin D

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