Jodie Foster, reluctant star

By: 60 Minutes Overtime Staff
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"I wish that I could live my life without knowing what it was to be famous," said Jodie Foster during a 60 Minutes interview in 1999.

The reluctant star described fame as her "one regret" because of its effect on her personal connections and her view of the world.

Foster has a history of guarding the intimate details of her life and her speech at the Golden Globes last night -- in which she publicly addressed her sexuality and ex-partner Cydney Bernard -- although forthcoming, included her long-time quest for privacy.

"You guys might be surprised but I am not Honey Boo Boo child," Foster said, referring to a child reality star. "No, I'm sorry. That's just not me. It never was and it never will be."

Working in film and TV since the age of 3, Foster has consistently shunned the spotlight -- a topic she discusses with Charlie Rose in the above video.

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by davidjay6 January 21, 2013 2:11 AM EST: She's not unique in being a celebrity who longs for a more "normal"
life; we're subjected to this type of story all the time. But, like
the great majority of these celebs, she keeps accepting the big checks. She calls the Hollywood star thing the "worst part of my
job". But for all the experiences that may be closed to her, others
open up because of the power of her money. I'd love to take a few
months off every year to "rewind" as it appears many well-paid celebs
do. I'd love to have the freedom of global travel that her money
affords her (and her son, if she chooses to involve him).
Unfortunately, as I long as I have a dozen celebrity tabloids put
in front of my face (and, more important, as long as people continue to buy this crap)every time I go to the check-out stand at the store,
people are going to be interested in what the Jodie Fosters of the
world do on a daily basis. In comes with the turf,celebs.; Reply to this comment


by Jesus_to_ground_control January 15, 2013 11:52 AM EST: Rain on Me!*

Jody, I am very happy that you called out my name (it is ok if it was in desperation) during your speech at the Golden Gloves because I have some advice for you for and all the other superstars out there that cry for my help.

There is a rush that big stars/producers like you or Ben Affleck for example get when the movie they have produced and/or stared in is an international box office smash. This high can change to a down if you can't transition from your star filled life to your family life.

One moment you feel high like Helen DeGeneres dancing wildly around the costumer's tables and the other like Quentin Jerome Tarantino blowing himself up in his own movie (For laughs? I don't think so).

To manage the transition (I use it every day!) you must repeat the following mantra when you feel that your stardom is interfering with you family life:

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.
Love is all you need...

Say the mantra in your head, say it out loud in Walmart's rest room, or paint it on a public bus if you want.

Well, got to go. Don't worry about being lonely; it is a part of life that makes the transition between stardom to family life a little easier.

Love,
Jesus

Note: If this mantra looks familiar it's because "The Beatles" beautifully put my words into music.
*The Who; Reply to this comment


by usunus January 15, 2013 11:49 AM EST: There is the usual Hollywood hype here.Most Americans value their privacy.Few rejoice in exposing their all on talk shows,Facebook,or whatever.Jodie Foster may be different from the other Hollywood actors.Otherwise, she is a typical,normal American.; Reply to this comment


by nohater January 15, 2013 8:36 AM EST: she makes no sense. she could have quit at anytime along the way and disappeared anywhere. she was going for something with her little speech but daggone if anyone knows for sure. perhaps she was just going for generally confusing her adoring public. not a fan here.; Reply to this comment


by saturn05 January 15, 2013 6:38 AM EST: I love JOdie. She is a great actress and appears to be a nice person. Why bash her? She had a need tosay what she did, respect it and leave her alone.; Reply to this comment


by ralphing January 15, 2013 12:01 AM EST: An actress that everyone knew was gay, who told people publicly that she is gay, has come out she is gay, but also wants to keep her life private? Tell me why she opened her mouth again?; Reply to this comment

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