After ‘Nyad,’ Jodie Foster Eyes a New Acting Challenge: Learn a Musical Instrument, Speak Swedish or Become a Javelin Thrower

Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese were “scared” of her on the set of Taxi Driver.During a recent appearance on the US chat show Jimmy Kimmel Live, to promote the new season of True Detective, the two-time Oscar-winning actor reflected on her experiences from being a child actor, including her landmark role in Scorsese’s 1976 film.In Taxi Driver, Foster played the role of a child sex worker named Iris alongside De Niro, who starred as a lonely Vietnam veteran with mental health issues.“I was 12. And they had to say things like, you know, Can you pull his fly down?’ And it was a little awkward,” Foster recalled.Foster noted how, because she had been on more film sets than Scorsese and De Niro at that point in time, her elder colleagues were somewhat intimidated when having to interact with her.“Yeah, they were a little scared, Scorsese especially, who kept giggling every time he talked to me.

Jodie Foster was just 12 when she starred in director Martin Scorsese’s 1976 classic “Taxi Driver.”The Oscar winner, now 61, played a teenage prostitute named Iris alongside Robert De Niro as the titular cab driver Travis Bickle.Foster revealed on a recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that both Scorsese, 81, and De Niro, 80, were afraid of her during filming.“I understand [that they were scared of me],” she joked on Tuesday.“I was 12. And they had to say things like, you know, ‘Can you pull his fly down?’ And it was a little awkward.”The “Silence of the Lambs” star added that at the time of shooting, she had already done a medley of movie projects — more than both men.“So I was like, ‘Whatever.

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BreAnna Bell At 60 years old, Jodie Foster has gracefully accepted her new place in the industry as a mentor, offering her wisdom as a seasoned veteran to the next generation of actors navigating Hollywood. “The part they don’t tell you when you turn 60 is that it’s so much fun because it’s not your time anymore. It’s someone else’s time, and the best part of getting older is realizing that you actually have something to give back.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor The first stars slated to appear at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced. Among the list of tapped presenters are Emmy-nominated stars Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”), Quinta Brunson (“Abbot Elementary” and “Saturday Night Live”), Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”), Stephen Colbert (“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”), Juno Temple (“Ted Lasso”) and Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”). “The diverse lineup of talent represents critically acclaimed television series and Emmy-nominated programs across many viewing platforms and genres,” the TV Academy said in a statement.

Jodie Foster is stepping out for the premiere of her new show!

Jaden Thompson AARP The Magazine has announced the nominees for the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards. “Barbie,” “The Color Purple,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro” and “Oppenheimer” will contend for best picture/best movie for grownups.

Harrelson and McConaughey on Season 1, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams on Season 2 and Stephen Dorff and Mahershala Ali on Season 3. “True Detective: Night Country” follows Detectives Liz Danvers (Foster, 61) and Evangeline Navarro (Reis) as they investigate the unexplained sudden disappearance of eight men who were conducting mysterious scientific studies in a remote research center in the town of Ennis, Alaska. They vanished seemingly in the middle of their daily activities, leaving TVs and lights on.

ITV is back with a brand new thriller series to welcome in 2024.

Jodie Foster has thoughts on Gen Z.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jodie Foster took a humorous jab at Gen Z during a recent interview with The Guardian, saying they’re especially annoying to work with. Gen Z, the generation directly proceeding millennials, comprises those people born after 1996 and through 2010. “They’re really annoying, especially in the workplace,” Foster told the publication.

Jodie Foster has shared that co-stars of the Generation Z variety can be “really annoying” to work with.

Jodie Foster is giving her honest opinion on Gen Z and young actors.

out of pocket” for this remark. Jodie Foster has jokingly blasted “annoying” Gen Z for their work ethic in a new interview with The Guardian.“They’re really annoying, especially in the workplace,” Foster quipped.“They’re like: ‘Nah, I’m not feeling it today, I’m gonna come in at 10.30am.’ Or in emails, I’ll tell them: ‘This is all grammatically incorrect, did you not check your spelling?’ And they’re like: ‘Why would I do that, isn’t that kind of limiting?’”The star of HBO’s upcoming “True Detective: Night Country” is all too familiar with Gen Z — she has two sons in their 20s, whom she shares with her ex, Cydney Bernard.

Jodie Foster has given her thoughts on Gen Z in the workplace, calling them “really annoying”.In a new interview with The Guardian, Foster admitted to becoming irritated with Gen Z workers on set. “They’re really annoying, especially in the workplace,” she said.

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An 81-year-old man has been released by police under investigation after another man was hit by a car in a horror crash on Hyde Road on New Year's Day.

Miley Cyrus, which was released in January and went on to spend 10 weeks at the top of the singles charts. Other female acts who dominated the singles chart included Dua Lipa, Kenya Grace, Ellie Goulding, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE and more.More impressively, 48.5 per cent of all songs to reach the Top 10 in 2023 were released by women – a milestone which meant it was female musicians’ highest annual share of Top 10 hits of the century. Check out the 10 best-selling singles of the year overall below.1. Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’2. Dave & Central Cee – ‘Sprinter’3. RAYE ft 070 Shake – ‘Escapism’4. Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’5. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – ‘Miracle’6. Rema ft Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’7. SZA – ‘Kill Bill’8. PinkPantheress ft Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2’9. Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’10. Libianca – ‘People’As for albums, The Guardian reported that the last 12 months marked the ninth year of growth for the British music industry, with sales and streams increasing by 10 per cent (equivalent to 182.8million albums) and streaming hitting a record high with 179.6billion over the year.

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Where to watch: Jan. 7, 8 p.m. on Fox.The anthology HBO drama returns for the first time since 2019.