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Reports of Pakzad and Franco’s relationship date back to as early as November 2017, perHITC.

Francoalso spoke withVarietyabout the relationship and how he’s putting more effort into it than he has withpast partners.

James Franco, Isabel Pakzad smiling

“There was one instance,” he recalled.

“This old girlfriend was visiting me in New York.

I had come out here for school.

James Franco and Isabel Pakzad attend a basketball game

My cat had scratched her in the eye.

I had my assistant [to] take her.

That moment haunted me so much.

What kind of selfish, self-centered boyfriend are you?”

Pakzad stayed connected with Franco through it all, if reports are to be believed.