Washington, June 24 : Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates want the U. S. Government to legalise prostitution.

The two stars, who play historical hookers in Stephen Frears'' new period movie Cheri, are wondering why the ''world''s oldest profession'' has been banned throughout most of their native America.

"There is an argument to be made for providing some protection for prostitutes. It would solve a lot of problems for them. They''re going to do it anyway," Contactmusic quoted Pfeiffer as saying.

Her co-star Bates agrees: "For health reasons, it would be better for people to enjoy those pleasures." (ANI)