Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Jodie Foster
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Jan 19, 2026 Jodie Foster, the iconic Academy Award–winning actress and filmmaker, joins to share her mixed feelings about friendship with Conan. She reminisces about her childhood acting days, highlighting the supportive environment of 1970s TV. Jodie talks about the transformative experience of filming 'Taxi Driver' and the unique challenges of directing while balancing intention and freedom. She also discusses the impact of speaking French in her latest film, revealing how it enriched her performance and brought a new vulnerability. Their witty banter lightens the deep dive into her artistic journey.
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Meeting On The Slopes
- Jodie Foster recounts first meeting Conan while skiing and enjoying the sport's focus on the present.
- She likens skiing's necessity for present-moment attention to a relaxing, life-anchoring experience.
Eureka Moment On Taxi Driver
- Jodie Foster discovered passion for acting at 12 while working with Scorsese and Robert De Niro.
- She realized acting demanded bringing more of herself through improvisation and character exploration.
Family Solution For Controversial Scenes
- The Board of Education required Jodie Foster's older sister to stand in for sexually suggestive Taxi Driver scenes.
- Her mother arranged the sister to appear in New York so Jodie could continue the role within regulations.