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Jodie Foster Does Press For ‘Beaver’ At Cannes; Mel Gibson Skips Press Conference

In Mel Gibson’s new movie “The Beaver” a hand puppet does most of his talking. At the Cannes Film Festival, Jodie Foster continued to supply the words for her pal.

Foster, director and co-star of the dark comic drama, spoke for Gibson, who skipped Tuesday’s news conference for the movie as he lays low after the latest scandal in his private life.

Jodie Foster Sticks By Mel Gibson: He’s ‘Extraordinary’ In ‘The Beaver’

Jodie Foster isn’t worried about Mel Gibson’s personal life affecting her latest movie, “The Beaver.” In fact, the actor-director says her longtime friend delivers a stunning performance.

Despite Scandals, Jodie Foster Says Mel Gibson Is ‘The Most Beloved Actor’ In Hollywood

Mel Gibson has had more ugly scandals than hit movies in the past five years, but longtime friend Jodie Foster still feels he’s “the most beloved actor” in Hollywood.

Foster stuck by Gibson when he was reported to have made anti-Semitic and sexist slurs in 2006 and she’s still defending him now that he’s pleaded no contest after being charged with misdemeanor spousal battery for a fight he had with his then-girlfriend.

Jodie Foster Says She’s Grateful For Mel Gibson’s Performance In’ The Beaver’

Jodie Foster premiered the quirky but dark movie “The Beaver” at the South by Southwest Film Festival on Wednesday night, saying she’s grateful for the performance by troubled actor and friend Mel Gibson.

The film follows a depressed toy company executive who picks up a hand puppet beaver and uses it to separate himself from the negative aspects of his personality that are destroying his family and career. Foster directed the movie and plays Gibson’s wife.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson & Jodie Foster Talk Hollywood’s Casting Couch

Following Gwyneth Paltrow’s recent admission about her past dealings with Hollywood’s casting couch problem, the actress explained to Access Hollywood that she doesn’t see the issue going away.

Diane Keaton, Jodie Foster, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sofia Coppola Celebrate Hollywood Women

They are Oscar winners and nominees, actors, directors and producers. And the honorees of Elle magazine’s 17th annual Women in Hollywood celebration say they have women to thank for it.

Jodie Foster Not Abandoning Mel Gibson During His ‘Dark Moment’

Mel Gibson’s longtime friend and collaborator, Jodie Foster, is sticking by the actor has he wages the PR war of his life.

Rep: Photographer’s Attack Claim Against Jodie Foster ‘A Complete Fabrication’

Jodie Foster is speaking out through her rep after the father of a 17-year-old claimed that the actress attacked his son last month at a Los Angeles shopping center, calling it “a complete fabrication.”

Jodie Foster Channels Eminem For Grad Speech

PHILADELPHIA (May 15, 2006) - You can add rapping to the list of Jodie Foster’s talents.