Jodie Foster has just delivered what is set to be the most talked-about speech in Golden Globes history.
The actress, whose career has spanned almost 50 years in cinema and television, spoke at the Golden Globes today after receiving the Cecil B. DeMille award for lifetime achievement.
Foster, who is best known for her performance as Iris, the pre-teen prostitute in Taxi Driver in 1976 and in Silence of the Lambs in 1991, brought the celebrity packed audience to tears as she talked about her sexuality, her children and her on-screen career.
Take a look at her remarkable speech here:
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler gave us a new reason to watch the Golden Globes this year – in fact, the news that the duo would be hosting the awards ceremony, prompting a whole host of new drinking games.
The actresses didn’t disappoint either, as they gently mocked the gathering of celebrities, while not taking it ‘too far’ so as to scare off the Hollywood elite (as former hosts have done).
You can watch their very funny opening sequence here:
Still want more Golden Globes? Of course you do. And we’ve got a gallery of all the best dresses (and suits!) here.
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I thought Jodie Foster was amazing – she looked strong, beautiful and classy. While her speech could have done with some editing – clearly she decided to off-the-cuff it without notes – there were some poignant moments that had the audience in tears, most notably her love for her family, her film crews and her profession.
What was also clear to me was her lack of respect for the current obsession with “baring it all” publicly. She openly acknowledged her co-parent and “ex partner in love” Cydney last night but beyond that she basically said that she hadn’t spoken of her sexuality because, let’s face it, it’s nobody’s business.
I didn’t read anger from her speech – I just saw a strong, successful, intelligent woman who has successfully transitioned from child star to adult powerhouse movie mogul, and is justifiably proud of her career achievements. Respect.
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I loved Jodie Foster’s speech – there’s so much glitz, glamour and make-believe in Hollywood. She was being real. How beautiful. What a woman.
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How proud were Jodie’s sons! They looked so happy their faces were beaming, a beautiful moment to witness.
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Oh wow, Jodie Fosters speech hit a nerve when she started talking about her mum. They were beautiful words.
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Would love to see Tina & Amy host the Oscars in future – love them.
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Hey OldTunes – There was actually nothing of Jodie’s speech that had anything to do with her sexual orientation other than the acknowledgement to her co-parent. (Which I’ve now saved to some day say to my own – hetero one – when I get the guts)
The beauty of her speech had nothing to do with whether she is straight or gay. 99% of the population knew she was gay before this. She spoke of it maybe 10-15yrs ago??? It’s because of how she talked of her ill mother and how she’s now choosing – on her own terms – to exit public life that is touching people. A remarkable talent who managed to stick around for 40+ years in an industry that normally spits you out after 4 days is extraordinary. Her being gay was referenced as a tiny smidge of the whole piece. Let’s not make it what it absolutely isn’t.
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I thought her speech was weird, there was lots of yelling and gesticulating and it barely made sense.
I had to stop watching it, I was cringing so much.
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Why is Mel Gibson looking like a stunned mullet every time the camera shows him?
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Jodie Foster’s speech was brilliant. What an amazing woman and what an amazing career she’s had. Her words for/to her Mum made me cry. If that speech was off the cuff, I’m even more impressed! Inspirational.
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Didn’t understand Jodie’s speech. Is she retiring? Does she have an illness? It felt like it was her goodbye speech. I felt like, that’s it,we’ll never see her again. Odd.
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Jodie is gay, she’s giving up acting to be a film director/producer, & I guess her mum has Alzhiemer’s.
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Hey MM Team
I watched the whole Jodie Foster speech. twice, it came up with a white box in the middle saying “Advertise Here” – it didn’t seem like a MM type add more kinda like the ones you get on You Tube. Any chance of fixing this? It only went away after about a minute, but still annoying.
Thanks
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Jodie Foster coming out is old news. I am sure she came out about a decade ago (not that she really had to. I don’t even know her personally, and it was obvious). I am surprised that this even rated a mention.
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The speach was not about her coming out
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The speech wasn’t about her coming out. If that’s all you took from it I suggest you watch it again.
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She is a class act – always has been, always will be.
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everyone? really?
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Everyone who has foxtel, can sit and watch the golden globes and who still thinks someone coming out is big exciting news, I suppose.
What’s remarkable about it? She’s an intelligent woman, has never hidden that and has always done her own thing her way.
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I know you have put clip from a broadcast, but I watched twice, is the actually declaration edited?? My feed went funny at that point!
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I thought Amy Poehler and Tina Fey were funny and brilliant. Loved Amy Poehler’s response to Bill Clinton “Wow! That was Hillary Clinton’s husband”. Also thought Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell were great. I like that the Golden Globes actually get down to giving out the awards without all of those awful musical numbers we associate with the Oscars. The Golden Globes may not be as prestigious as the Oscars, but at least it is entertaining.
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