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tavalon

(27,985 posts)
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 09:25 AM Jan 2013

Wow, Jodie Foster had a "soft coming out" speech last night

I know it's the best kept not really secret in Hollywood, but it's nice to see Jodie put herself in the ranks of gay folks, sort of.

http://news.moviefone.com/2013/01/13/jodie-foster-golden-globes-speech_n_2469446.html

Unfortunately, the sound didn't match up so to keep from crossing your eyes, just listen to it while getting ready for work.

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Wow, Jodie Foster had a "soft coming out" speech last night (Original Post) tavalon Jan 2013 OP
She must not feel she's getting enough attention these days. This is such a non-story.. monmouth3 Jan 2013 #1
Well, it's hardly a surprise tavalon Jan 2013 #2
Nonsense. Fearless Jan 2013 #3
And doing so on a nationally televised awards show will enhance her "personal" experience? Please.. monmouth3 Jan 2013 #4
And doing so will show others that it's ok to be gay. Fearless Jan 2013 #5

Fearless

(18,421 posts)
3. Nonsense.
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 01:39 PM
Jan 2013

Coming out has nothing to do with other people. It has nothing to do with one's career. It's a personal thing. It has to do with growing and maturing and being proud of who you are.

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