People Magazine’s "World’s Most Beautiful Woman" Gwyneth Paltrow says she's willing to sing a duet with Filipino Congressman Manny Pacquiao in a show of diplomacy that would strengthen the bonds between our two nations. And in true democratic fashion, Paltrow says she wants the Filipino people to choose the song. Count me in.
Congressman Pacquiao was last seen in December being scraped off the mat in a sixth-round knockout by Juan Manuel Márquez IV. The congressman is an eight-time world champion, but transitioning to full-time singing could be the key to a long diplomatic career.
Paltrow couldn't be more visible. Iron Man 3, in which she co-stars, opened internationally last week to the tune of $195.3 million. It had the biggest opening day ever in the Philippines.
Musically speaking, Pacquiao is best known in America for this inspirational cover of "Sometimes When We Touch" by Dan Hill:
And Paltrow had a hit with this haunting cover of Cee-Lo’s "Forget You":
A Paltrow/Pac-Man union wouldn’t even be the most random pairing of musical talents. After Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist," anything is possible.