Johansson, Reynolds given Jackman blessing

Hugh Jackman has given Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson's relationship his blessing.

The actor admitted that he is very protective of the 23-year-old actress, who starred alongside him in Scoop and The Prestige, but would be delighted if she tied the knot with Reynolds.

He told Entertainment Tonight Canada: "Ryan Reynolds is one of the funniest guys I've ever met. And we had a really good chat about his girlfriend, because I'm very fond of Scarlett.

"Both my wife Deborra-Lee Furness and I are very proprietary about Scarlett, but Ryan gets a big thumbs up from me! I'm giving my blessing - Ryan is phenomenal."

Johansson recently moved in with the Canadian actor despite her mother's objections.