Speaking at a Q&A in Hollywood, Kelly laughed after the host Reza Aslan recited the “you are my popsicle” line from the book, before suggesting that the Academy should consider the film.
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Kelly declared that the scene is “genius”, adding: “They apparently did that scene great. Apparently Jamie is great at being soft and hard at the same time.
“Which is hard to do for an actor! He’s going to get an Oscar!’
Two people who won’t be watching the film are Dakota Johnson’s parents, who understandably don’t fancy watching their daughter star as Anastasia Steele.
"If it were them doing a (sexy) movie I wouldn't want them to see that (either)," the actress said.
Jamie Dornan's Hottest Moments
Jamie Dornan(01 of21)
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In Calvin Kelin undies. (credit:Calvin Klein)
Jamie Dornan(02 of21)
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Awww! (credit:Jamie Dornan/Twitter)
Jamie Dornan(03 of21)
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In a scruffy beard. (credit:Jon Furniss/Invision/AP)
Jamie Dornan(04 of21)
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In a suit beside his wife, Amelia Warner. (credit:Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(05 of21)
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In jeans and a tee. (credit:Ian Gavan via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(06 of21)
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Those. Eyes. (credit:Tim Whitby via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(07 of21)
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SWOON. (credit:Tim P. Whitby via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(08 of21)
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Eva Mendes can't resist him. (credit:Calvin Klein)
Jamie Dornan(09 of21)
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Clean-shaven and using his bedroom eyes. (credit:Evan Agostini via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(10 of21)
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Sporty and geeky. (credit:Jamie Dornan/Twitter)
Jamie Dornan(11 of21)
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Dapper in a shiny suit. (credit:Evan Agostini via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(12 of21)
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Super cute with ex-girlfriend Keira Knightley. (credit:Evan Agostini via Getty Images)
Jamie Dornan(13 of21)
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Oiled up. (credit:Calvin Klein)
Jamie Dornan(14 of21)
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All you need is Calvins and Jamie Dornan in them. (credit:Calvin Klein)
Jamie Dornan(15 of21)
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A hairy beast. (credit:Interview)
Jamie Dornan(16 of21)
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He's the hottest TV serial killer ever. (credit:AP)
Jamie Dornan(17 of21)
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He looks great in a suit too. (credit:Getty)
Jamie Dornan(18 of21)
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Working it with Lara Stone. (credit:ID magazine)
Jamie Dornan(19 of21)
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Take. It. Off. (credit:Calvin Klein)
Jamie Dornan(20 of21)
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What a cutie. (credit:Getty)
Jamie Dornan(21 of21)
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We'll have what he's having. (credit:Jamie Dornan/Twitter)