Jodie Foster Gives Superlatives To Most Iconic Roles: 'Silence of the Lambs,' 'True Detective'

"She's just the worst." Jodie Foster dishes on playing a jerk detective that "nobody likes" in the new season of "True Detective: Night Country," and reflects on her pull to tell stories of isolating characters throughout her career. Jodie also goes down memory lane and hands out superlatives for some of her most iconic roles, including the character that is the most and least like her, the most quoted line she hears from fans, and the movie she rewatches the most.
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[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Jodie foster aging naturally without all those plastic nonsense other aging celebs doing is amazing & inspirational

[@monicavillarreal3902]

Oh I think she has at least Botox for sure.

[@krislyons2793]

Why are y'all obsessed with age and looks?

[@nickbigd]

@@krislyons2793 I don't know the commenter, but it seems more an observation of a relatively unique circumstance within the entertainment industry, as opposed to obsession.

[@victoriadavislg]

Not saying she has but if cosmetic treatments or plastic surgery is done right it should look natural and not like you have had work done.

[@krislyons2793]

@@nickbigd I'm not just talking about this specific comment. It's a lot of the comments. It's just a weird part of our culture, always obsessing over "aging."

[@zackwilliams9912]

She should receive the Kennedy center honors and the AFI Life Achievement award next year for her contributions to American film for decades both on and off screen

[@RossiSenn]

I know right!!

[@lynncoombs5719]

Silence of the Lambs is my absolute favorite movie. I have watched it many times and always see something different each time. She played so well against Anthony Hopkins. She deserves many accolades.

[@AndySaenz924]

I agree! She’s overdue for that!

[@patricenz]

Agreed - her legacy is immense and that she said it's not her time now, it is the time of others who she is there to support (most recently, Bella Ramsay) just adds to that legacy.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

💯

[@costassarkas93]

This Jodie Foster comeback is LONG overdue!! Extraordinary actress, incredible person.

[@missdee4927]

Just got an Oscar nomination! First in 30 years. Comeback in full swing.

[@Awardshq]

She's been working for years... comeback? Lol

[@carmelaburrone5029]

Agreed . She's one class act.

[@katybienz9012]

Fully agree! Of all movies spoken about, I can't believe Accused did not come up in conversation. That movie had to be gut wrenching for her to do.t

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

To call it a comeback seems like her career faltered when it reality she voluntarily stopped doing more acting

[@kathykb8123]

Jodie is the G.O.A.T.

[@tinakiielii319]

Agree

[@sweets3745]

YES

[@allismith77]

Seriously. GOAT

[@watchxfiles]

What's a GOAT?

[@kathykb8123]

@@watchxfiles Greatest of all Time

[@donniehagy5125]

Jodie Foster: class and talent personified.

[@cootriley6]

For sure- I'd love to hang out with her. She's a 'looker'.

[@kathleenmadigan2728]

Absolutely! 👍🏻

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Jodie Foster is an actor of exceptional talent, depth and beauty who was always ahead of her peers, by the time actors of her age were in their diapers she was making commercials, by the time they learned to speak, she was making movies for Disney, by the time they starting going to the school, she was winning awards and getting nominated for the Oscars, by the time they decided to enter films, Jodie decided to leave it behind and enjoy the ivy league world which she graduated with magna cum laude, by the time her peers had their breakthrough she already had won two Oscars and transitioned to the director's chair. An extraordinary talent, who's contribution to cinema is unparalleled and exquisite. A sheer gift to the world of acting and filmmaking. I really hope she gets an oscar nomination for Nyad

[@nicoledaul1604]

Loved Nyad and everything you said!! She is brilliant in talent and brain. I've loved her work since I was a child. 🥰

[@AviationMetalSmith]

I went to acting school with Jodie Foster and my first film , being produced in the Netherlands, doesn’t come out till later this year.

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

@@AviationMetalSmith jodie foster studied literature at yale. She never went to an acting school

[@kimbrown3777]

I've watched all of Jodie Foster's interviews on various talk shows this week and last week, and this was by far the most interesting interview.

[@LLynneM]

Right? I was thinking the whole time what great questions Kelly asked. She’s a great interviewer (when she isn’t interrupt the answer to one of her great questions that i really want to hear).

[@bothellkenmore]

In one of the comment sections for those other shows I mentioned that Jodies character had some unlikeable traits and someone questioned this. I feel vindicated hearing her confirm her character is a bit of a "Karen" and a jerk.

[@blanchefan]

Yes, Kelly's gotten really good at this, hasn't she?! That's great. And Jodie is, well, Jodie--one of a kind--brilliant--and now more fun and relaxed... :)

[@Ladysalvador]

Madonna could learn a lot from Jodie. Jodie is beautiful, confident, classy, knowledgeable, graceful, intelligent. Her smile is infectious. She is 100 times more gorgeous than all the celebrities addicted to plastic surgery.

[@callboy79]

Hey now, Madonna has earned the bloody right to do whatever she wants, plus she seems pretty bright so maybe doesn't need to 'learn' anything from anyone else. But Jodie is the best!

[@annademo]

@@callboy79 Madonna is a pathetic parody of herself.

[@trancos7641]

Well not everyoone looks good aging! She is lucky😊

[@yellowcricket8597]

And she's charming. You don't get it automatically. Jodie is lucky. Plus she's got mountains of talents.😂

[@enriquesanchez9016]

Why are people so obsessed to bash Madonna with that? She's FAR from the only one doing it yet people always trash her over this, it's tiring at this point.

[@jasonramstad6576]

Just watched The Silence of the Lambs again yesterday. Simply the best. Great then, great now.

[@AndySaenz924]

Is it a scary movie?

[@desireeschlafer6444]

Love that movie!!

[@stacybishop3484]

@@AndySaenz924I’d say it’s a psychological thriller but it did scare me lol

[@Lil_Poohfluffybum]

Nel, Contact, Little Foxes, Flight plan, tons of movies. All excellent. Love her.🙋🇨🇦🥰💯🌺🌺🌺

[@Lil_Poohfluffybum]

​​@@AndySaenz924she is a young FBI student that meets with a cannibal killer intellectual doctor criminal. Anthony Hopkins. I have the movie. She is fantastic. 😊 The story builds on the hunt for another serial killer, Buffalo Bill. Hopkins in jail essentially plays head games yet mentors her in his twisted mind.

[@DrinkingArt]

It took Kelly to show this side of Jodie Foster, who is perennially presented in other talk shows (including Kimmel my favorite) as an Ivy League grad-Oscar winner-genius child actor in Taxi Driver. Congrats Kelly🎉

[@hellomsmckay]

Not that GenZ would watch Taxi Driver, but let's hope they don't because you know they're gonna get up on that high horse thinking they're powerful or relevant enough to try and cancel Jodie Foster. 🙄

[@DrinkingArt]

@@hellomsmckay You have misconceived ideas about Taxi Driver and GenZ. You googled the movie and have zero understanding of art films or Jodie Foster. Jodie Foster is an LGBTQ+ progressive and your ignorance is showing.

[@hellomsmckay]

@@DrinkingArt I didn't google anything. I've seen all of her movies from the very first one. And GenZ thinks it can cancel everything any time they have a reaction to something instead of walking it off like a normal person.

[@nicoledaul1604]

I remember watching The Accused for the first time back in 1988. That movie and Jodie's performance has stuck with me all these years. She's fantastic in any role she takes on.

[@fleck36]

That movie is so hard to watch.But an outstanding performance.

[@nicoledaul1604]

@@fleck36 It is a difficult watch. I was in tears the first time I saw it during "that" scene. Heart wrenching.

[@nitab1971]

As a really little girl, she came across as this tough little character who was killer cute. She was magnetic to us. We loved little Jodie!! She's got quite a history.

[@casckettfriki]

Jodie Foster: It's not my time anymore Time: nominated her again for the Oscars. Jodie, it will always be your time because you're one of the most wonderful actress ever😍

[@juliemacdonell6381]

I rewatched "Contact" again today. Love it! And Jodie was fantastically funny in "Maverick"!

[@JulieLorraine1]

Right. Contact is such an amazing movie. 😊

[@BbGun-lw5vi]

I loved her in Maverick! That movie is underrated.

[@danasymosky5609]

Contact is one of my favorite movies.

[@jose9593]

She was so funny in Maverick. Also in the movie Carnage.

[@NurseSue425]

Loved Maverick.

[@kat8234]

after hearing her story about the lion and her other stories, we need a biopic about Jodie Foster's life

[@dbaser687]

Or an autobiography

[@annalissac]

I've loved Jodie since the original Freaky Friday. I'm now watching her on True Detective, and she's still delivering complex, compelling performances. Her name doesn’t come up often enough when talking about the greatest actresses of all time

[@Jebbie1976]

She was in a film called The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane before Freaky Friday. I highly suggest giving it a watch if you haven't seen it before. Really good film.

[@HayleyReflexFootCare]

Ah yes totally agree 👍

[@josephadkison5361]

Easily one of my favorite actors and directors. I also love that she will watch "Silence of the Lambs" repeatedly--it is my favorite film of all films. And I 100% believe she is a national treasure and should be honored as such! Thank you for your gifts of story telling and directing, Ms. Foster.

[@Jumbaride]

Jodie is more gorgeous than she ever has been. She also seems more comfortable in her own skin. Just me?

[@suze6083]

No, I think she looks amazing!

[@Jumbaride]

@@suze6083 ❤️🤗❤️

[@colleen6050]

Absolutely love Jodie Foster. Her work is phenomenal.

[@ckurz4812]

This woman is beyond talented ❤ Anything she does is Incredible!

[@xmichaelwood]

This is one of my favorite interviews in a while! Loving Jodie even more!!! Kelly is a natural at this!

[@susanbrown822]

I have always admired Jodie for being so good at her craft and handling celebrity in a gracious way. Kelly has come so far with this show, her guests seem more relaxed than other shows/interviews as Kelly is warm, gracious and funny.

[@jc8384]

WOW! I love this so much. The second she said “Ellie Aroway” is most like her because that’s my all time favorite movie. I have always loved Jodie foster and will continue to do so.

[@stacybishop3484]

I love her and she looks fantastic! Aging with grace! Silence of the lambs in my top 10 of all time! The acting is unbelievable.

[@GlennAustin829]

Jodi still smokin to this day

[@RossiSenn]

Aging so beautifully!

[@triokurniawan2552]

COTACT had a big influence through my early University life on how we can actually be grew-up both in intellectually and spiritually stage at the same time

[@peggybachler5952]

Jodie Foster is such a class act. Love her!

[@beachstreet101]

I’ve seen so many of her films. And I’ve loved her in every single of them. Loved that she said her character in Contact was the closest to who she is. Loved that film. And loved her in other films like Maverick to Panic Room. She’s made so many great ones.

[@myshlmestan9951]

Thank you for having her!! I have always loved her, since I was a young girl. She is so stunning and beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@rustybear5125]

Jodie is just pure talent and class. Kelly looking good.

[@jons.105]

I believe the slapping was on 1976's "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane", but the actress who did the hitting--Alexis Smith--later said, "She (Foster) told me to go ahead and slap her, she said "it's okay". I admired that about her."

[@TheXzaclee16]

Still messed up

[@christinajohnson8954]

Jodi Foster is a powerhouse of the industry. I’ve watched every movie she’s done and never been disappointed. Such a talent, and she has brought so much to film and the industry.

[@phillipabowe5349]

Jodie is an incredibly talented and smart actress. Super intelligent and yet somebody you feel like could be living next door to you. Just love her.

[@heathermetz6576]

In the movie, 'Nyad', Jodie Foster was just awesome. Really reccommend this film. Her lion story on this show was epic.

[@maureenfrederick8666]

It’s so nice to see her out there again! She is an amazing actress, and always herself. Wonderful to see and watch 😊

[@LLynneM]

Wow Jodie had a beautiful happy smile on her face the whole time. Compared to her True Detective character’s constant (but also great) scowl. She seemed to really enjoy the time w/Kelly (who asks such good real ppl questions, not boring industry stuff no one cares about). Love them both.

[@ivanrosa3254]

Jodi’s point about the 50s makes a whole lot of sense! 🔨 I’m going through it now. Ah such a relief that hopefully this too shall pass 😂

[@hinhwood1629]

National treasure. I love her recent career renaissance.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

Wow! What a fantastic interview! Kelly asked some awesome questions of Jodie. I've always loved Jodie Foster. She is truly one of my favorite actors. I love all of her movies, and I especially loved "Nell". But, all are great! She's such an outstanding actor, director, producer and everything in between - a true legend in her own time, imo.

[@Jebbie1976]

The Little Girl Who Lived Down the Lane is my favorite JF film. The Brave One, Nell, Panic Room, The Accused, Hotel Artemis & Sommersby are also fantastic films. She's definitely an icon. ♥

[@psymompa]

Jodie is an ICON.

[@laurellawson9153]

I like when they start to relax with one another despite the fact that they know how they express their energy is very different. I admire them both for different reasons, it is so cool to hear them share. Love that JF says she gets bored... lol

[@Dee53Bee]

Jodie is phenomenal...and kudos to Kelly for a great interview.

[@Dollywood623]

Jodie Foster❤she has such a long list of movies I love! Hope she comes back to Kelly Show🔥

[@curtismichael4703]

Kelly Clarkson has got to be one of the most likable people in Hollywood. I hope she’s treating everyone behind the scenes with respect.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

I havent seen her for awhile. She's lost weight. Good for her.

[@kcstan58]

@@StreetTruckinTitan the comment is about Kelly being likeable and you reply about her weight. The heck?

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

@kcstan58 like I said, I haven't seen her in a while. Pretty big news to me.

[@kcstan58]

@@StreetTruckinTitan like I said, that has nothing to do with the comment you're replying to

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

@@kcstan58 And? I said what I wanted. Problem?

[@06jmontoya]

I absolutely love "Stealing Home", her role in that movie was amazing. It wasn't the lead character but it centered around her through Mark Harmons character who was the main character of the movie.

[@anneb889]

Stealing Home was a good movie.

[@newtonduck1]

Great conversation. She really has done well for herself.

[@anitatucker8812]

She talked about Icons to her, she is an Icon. What an amazing talent. You looked beautiful Kelly!

[@31na]

I always admire Jodie Foster. She's beyond amazing actress. I'm glad she mentioned 'The Brave One'! I love that movie! I have the vcd. That movie is underrated! She deserves awards for her role. ❤Jodie. Thx, Kelly 4having Jodie Foster as your guest.

[@tammywhite1028]

Jodie looks great for 60. I have loved her since I was little.

[@CB-uy9zd]

One of Kelly’s better interviews bc she actually let Jodie talk. Love Jodie!!

[@jimgillett1184]

My favorite actress ever! Always thought she was so beautiful and chill asf. I've loved every film she's ever done. And I love her even more knowing she's a Packer's fan! Go Pack Go!

[@filmcrew3531]

Absolutely love Jodie! Grew up on her early films (Candleshoe, Freaky Friday, Napolean & Sam) As she grew up in her work, followed her amazing career, still today one of my favorite films she has done is Silence of the Lambs and then Contact. Brilliant work!

[@stepanova8]

Jodie Foster is a gem and a gift. Has she ever made a bad film? I don't think so!

[@Broadwayshowgirl]

I just watched Nyad today. Excellent film, excellent performances by Jodie & Annette Benning.

[@vamanosninja4143]

Jodie should write a book

[@Linda-cw1wv]

A smart, beautifully talented woman, she is refreshing and real!

[@shookdrm.d.9389]

the accused.....my favourite

[@maytedrew8638]

I really respect Jodie Foster's acting ability. She is definitely credible. Kelly Clarkson could slow it down in interviewing someone like Jodie Foster who does not put herself out there too much.

[@nicoledaul1604]

I agree, I just think she was fangirling quite a bit over Jodie. 😆🥰

[@tjwinsdawgs]

true

[@Cooksongrl]

Time limits. It actually feels fast (I talk fast like Kelly) but actually they covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time.

[@waneallen6431]

Lo❤ve her can’t believe she’s 61 years old when she made a comment of 60+ text stream..I forget she’s been around sooo long . I never see Jodie this chill ,Kelly is very inviting.

[@corysutton5043]

Wow can't believe Jodie is 61, she looks amazing... Love her attitude

[@poolmilethirty2859]

She's never looked her age

[@shonda1973]

This was an awesome interview!! So good!

[@donalokeeffe7504]

One of my fav actors of all time and she looks amazing 😍

[@Ziggy-hy4fn]

These two brilliant people have simply never looked better. They both radiate such wisdom and joy and reassure my assertion that women only get better and more beautiful with age. ❤️

[@zeevaamrita6624]

Thanks Kelly! I've watched more than a few interviews with Jodie Foster, as we're contemporaries and she has long been one of my favorite actors. And directors. She is ALWAYS interesting. But this interview was great fun to watch and it sure looked like both of you were having BIG fun doing it 🙂

[@melodypetry-johnson2309]

If I could work with Jodie Foster I would be done with everything else. Life complete

[@Dixie345]

I enjoyed the interview very much.. really good questions and really interesting answers. What an interesting woman Jodie foster is

[@moontheloon5]

I grew up watching Jodie on tv...then movies...she seems so relaxed and relatable. Love her.

[@robertmdevance1486]

I love Jodie foster. I remember her in taxi Driver. I was 19 yrs old. Then Silence of the lambs. And many more

[@marianaburgosmendez2472]

she´s awesome!! thanks for having her at the show :D.... my super all time favorite movie of her is Contact! :)

[@kevincarvalho5054]

I watch way too many of these interviews and this one was fantastic, it just flowed so well

[@why25why]

Love love love Jodie, but can we just compliment Kelly's stylist? Loving her look this season!

[@dsma06]

I agree! Why was she wearing hotel curtains every show?

[@carrieb1414]

@@dsma06wow you people don’t know much about fashion.

[@mita6010]

Kelly is really ramped up during this interview; Star struck? Ozempic? I love her enthusiasm.

[@KimPettit-mv4de]

Starstruck!

[@cherylgoodwin2838]

Jodie is bloody fantastic, love her True Detective. So hope they do another season with her in the lead role. She's a smashing natual actress who brings her roles to life 👏

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

Love love love Jodi and she hit the nail on the head with her explanation of being in your 50s age range ❤🫶🏻

[@funnygirlinstumptown]

I'm 62 and I totally agree!

[@danasymosky5609]

Agreed! Menopause!

[@elizabethvera5321]

I love all of the movies Jodie Foster has come out in & directed. She is amazing!

[@BlueSpirit.]

During the filming of “The King and I” she was the highest paid actress ever! 😊

[@MichelleS-Gamer]

Love Jodie Foster. Loved her in the Brave One. Such a powerful film. Have to catch up on some of these new shows and films. Have not seen True Detective.

[@darlenedenis5686]

Jodie has always been one of my favorite actors. She's amazing and I'm glad she's back in front of the camera❤

[@teenafranks325]

Jodie Foster is killing it in Night Country. I have always loved her acting abilities, but this is next level. Way to go Jodie.

[@HooliganMomma]

Jodie Foster is Fantastic...always has been and always will be. Following her career from a young age, she's always been so inspiring..both as an Actor and as a Director!! Her role in "True Detective" on HBO is knocking it out of the park!!! xo

[@Novak000]

So glad she came back to acting such a talent

[@juliekane7210]

My sisters and I loved all the Josie Foster movies! She’s still a great actress to watch ! I hope she wins the lifetime achievement award!

[@elysionfields121]

"Funny, I always thought the world is what we make of it". ❤

[@lilbutterball14]

Ok THIS was my most fav interview miss Kelly! Absolutely loved every second with you guys..felt like I was sitting in the audience..thank you ❤

[@AP-wy2ni]

I love their rapport! So fun to watch. ❤

[@danasymosky5609]

Yes! I could watch them for hours!

[@sharongallagher274]

Phenomenal interview, thank you! 🙏💖

[@rikki1330]

I haven’t seen Kelly’s show in a minute but she’s looking great!!! I love her

[@valerie4912]

I love love love Jodie in the movie Stealing Home ❤ Wish that movie was talked about more often.

[@anneb889]

I think it’s more of a cult classic.

[@desireeschlafer6444]

I loved NYAD too. I just love Jodie’s movies and TV shows

[@bluedancelilly]

That was a fun interview! Both these ladies bounced off each other so well. Kelly did a great job.

[@jaimegarza9562]

Kelly has some very famous guests on her show. She is funny and knows how to ask good questions. I like her. 😊

[@MelissaThompson432]

It's nice to see Kelly giving air to people of my generation, people I watched growing up, like Jodie, or as a young adult, like Jamie Lee.

[@susanb4481]

Great interview! Jodie was very open with Kelly.

[@poolmilethirty2859]

What a fun, interesting and entertaining interview. Both Jodie and Kelly were great. Came here for Jodie but first time with Kelly and she's is genuinely candid and down to earth. She's so young and didn't know Jodie's been doing this since the age of 3.

[@giovannam7]

This was the best, most entertaining and fascinating interview ever! I love seeing Jodie Foster chatting about her life. This was awesome Kelly!!😍❤️🥰

[@foxroller]

Very good interview Kelly!!!!❤

[@vitakuvakina4686]

This was not long enough! 😭I need mooooooore...

[@michaelcain9324]

Maverick, Home for the Holidays, The Beaver. She’s good with comedy.

[@joanquattrocchi8023]

There's NO dirt or scandal on this child brilliant actor. Refreshing