Part of Angelina Jolie’s research for playing the role of Catwoman in the next Batman movie included getting acting advice from XXX movie legend Tera Patrick.

According to Celebrityspotlight.co.uk Jolie and Patrick are good friends, and the 33-year-old actress, mom and main squeeze of Brad Pitt feels that the adult film star has insight to offer when it comes to playing the feline nemesis of the caped crusader.

The New York Post reported that Jolie asked Patrick what her feelings were about taking on the Catwoman role, and that Jolie was so impressed with the porn star’s advice, that Jolie suggested that maybe Patrick should take the role herself.

Jolie would be the latest in a list of Hollywood stars to bring Catwoman to the screen that includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Julie Newmar, Halle Berry and Eartha Kitt.

Aside from giving birth to twins, Jolie was front and center in the news this summer with the box office smash, Wanted. According to the Celebrityspotlight.co.uk story, Jolie is also being approach for a number of other roles in future productions including The Thomas Crown Affair 2.