Mel Gibson Still Has a Friend in Jodie Foster

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 21st 2010 12:15PM

Ever since his rage-filled phone calls with his ex-girlfriend were released, Mel Gibson's life has been a struggle to say the least, but at least he still has Jodie Foster by his side.

"The second I met him [working on 'Maverick' in 1994], I said, 'I will love this man for the rest of my life,'" Foster tells MORE magazine in their October issue. "When you love a friend, you don't abandon them when they're struggling ... But more importantly, he is and has been a true and loyal friend. I hope I can get him through this dark moment."

Foster talked about her latest film project 'The Beaver' starring Mel Gibson, the emotional challenge of Gibson's role and sticking by his side like a true friend.

Gibson plays a suburban husband in 'The Beaver' who deals with depression as toy company CEO through an imaginary friend with a hand puppet. Foster called the film, which she directed, an "enormous, enormous, enormous emotional challenge for me."

Even after distributors told her she couldn't sell the movie with Gibson in it, Foster called Gibson's performance "one of his most powerful and moving performances."

The full interview in MORE hits newsstands on September 28.

Watch the "Lucky Shirt" Scene in 'Maverick':

Tags: Jodie Foster, mel gibson, The Beaver

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Tuesday 21 September

By JeanS1224

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Good for you Jodie Foster!It's unfortunate that some worry more about the box office take than standing by and helping a friend through what is a rough time.

By Georgina

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I'm betting Jodie might feel differently about Mel if she were Jewish!

Wednesday 22 September

By Average Movie Goer

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Some will worry more about the box office take than standing by and helping a friend through what is a rough time and many won't see his movies because he's a bigot who beats women.

Saturday 02 October

By Liz

I won't walk to see Mel Gibson I will run to see him. Why do all these gold-diggers to put it nicely get so much sympathy.
How many A-Listers does she need to prove she's was out for the money has anyone asked dillon mcdermott? Isn't he daddy to one of her kids too???
Mel deserves custody and his name cleared. I agree with Jodie and all I can say its a shame Loyalty isn't around anymore

By SPIKEYD

Hollywood doesn't tell me who or what to watch either.

By Valeskas

If he was the last actor on earth, I would not see him.

By Bill

If he was the last actor on earth, I don't think there would be a movie. Get a LIFE!!!

By L.Borja

Has Mel ever been tested[there is no real test.Dr's just go by past and present behavior] for bi-polar disease. His behavior reminds me of my husband. We have spent 12 years working on finding the right medication and doseage to help him have a more normal life. It's been Hell for every one, especially him.

By Fritzz

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Mel Gibson is an ACTOR! not your rabbi, take it easy, take your meds ok?

By True Friends

A true freind will always be there for you no matter what.

By David

I would be happy to see a Mel Gibson movie. He has done some of my favorites.

By angles

LET ME TELL YOU HE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTORS ASIDE HIS PRIVATE LIFE OF WHICH THEY DON'T . THIS WOMEN IS OUT FOR BLOOD AND SHE IS NOT LIKED AT ALL ACCORDING TO WHAT I HAVE READ. SHE IS IN AS MUCH TROUBLE AS HE IS YES WE ALL LOSE OUR TEMPER BUT I BET SHE PROVOKED HIS ACTION OR MADE HIM FEEL AS IF HE HURT HER . WHEN YOU FEEL BAD YOU NORMALY TAKE THE BLAME OR SOME PART OF IT THAT'S HOW IT GOES DOESN'T IT YOU JUST WATCH AND SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN WE ARE ALL SO QUICK TO JUDGE ONE ANOTHER.

By geraldr5

Bravo, Jodie!!! Anyone can be faithful to and be a friend to a celebrity during good times. It takes a true friend and a person of real character, decency and honesty to hang around for the bad times!

By meemawbrock

I love Mel, He's a great actor.

By Sammy

True friendship, how awesome! I will watch Mel as he is an excellent actor. May he get the help he needs, and with his "true friends" supporting him I think he will.

By great granny

Alrighty then. Always and ever will be sooo good lookin! Wonder if thats what got him in trouble, or his money, or greedy... Be happy if you can.

By me

Maybe it's me, but if I was a gay person, I wouldn't be friends with anyone trying to take away my rights and telling me that I'll go to hell for loving someone who happens to be the same gender. Jodie's just as kooky as Mel.

Friday 24 September

By Lynn

I applaud her being a good friend, but frankly, all of his problems were created by him.

By Herb Adams

Good for you Jodie! Seems that today press and others judge a person by one mistake or one outbreak of anger, rather than judging them by who they really are. Gibson has done many outstanding films and I for one will also stand up for him!

By Ed

Hey Mel I'm your friend !!

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