The Never-Ending Story

Good Monday to you (or Tuesday if you're far, far away). Should you be far-away, you might continue to ponder WTF Jodie Foster was trying to say so eloquently in her rambling Golden Globes Speech last evening.

I am all for Jodie. Always have been. Gay or straight. Quiet and private, she is, which certainly was one of her main points last evening.

However, if one reads all over The Internets from "Legit" News Outlets to small little blogs like this one, confusion reigns over whether or not she officially "retired" from acting; "came out" despite having already done so a few years ago; announced to The World that she is "single." Okay. I "get" that she was almost trying to be funny with that admission when, natch, everyone expected "I'm gay" to slip from her tongue.  If she said it, most of us wouldn't have heard it as NBC censored several of her remarks. Strange they would do that to her rather benign "confessions" when her "guest" of the evening, Mel Gibson, Pariah Of Hollywood, is the one people want to shut up. Even Mel looked baffled and concerned as Jodie's much-dissected speech rolled onward. What in the world would she say next?

Backstage, it has been reported that Jodie indicated that she hasn't really "retired" from Showy-Biz, but will take an even longer sabbatical than she has been taking for how many years now? Why? Because she's 50 and has been acting since she was three-years-old and, apparently, is WAY over it. Esp. "these days" when privacy for celebrities is almost a joke unless one wears disguises, plots trips out of their residences dressed like anyone other than who they are, and basically 'minds their own business' by having a Real Life in the midst of Surreal Celebrity Worship. After all, her privacy was horrifically invaded when John Hinckley, Jr. shot then-Prez Reagan because he wanted Jodie's attention or something. That is creepy. I don't blame her for dodging paps or shielding her children from random intrusive private pictures shot through a grainy lens by a freelance paparazzo with a long-range camera. So far she's managed to get away with it. Bravo!

In fact, she's been sooo private over the years that despite my acquaintance/contact with several of her closest-in-the-world friends, the most I ever knew was that she is gay – had been in a long-term relationship – is a loyal friend – a good mother – and a very dedicated worker for whatever it might be that she has devoted her energy to (incorrect grammar alert!). Not that I would expect her closest friends would dish or diss on/about her to mere fringers, but the lid has always been on tight for Jodie, and that it tells me she has surrounded herself with decent influences. Another Bravo!

Back to Jodie's speech: I respect you, Jodie. You moved many to tears (why, I have no idea - well, yes I do, but still...) last night, and I believe you wanted to give a heartfelt expression encompassing your length and quality of work; how it was difficult to be private – esp. when Gay In The Public Eye when your "secret" stopped being a "secret" years and years ago. However, although I kinda understand your points, any speech that causes Mel Gibson to have "WTF" eyes rather than a murderous bug-eyed glint tells me you went on a bit too long – and BTW, 50 is a GREAT age! You've JUST BEGUN, darlin'.

Any other Newz I "should" be covering today? Oh, yeah. Women are pissed that Obama hasn't appointed ANY women (thus far) to fill vacant Cabinet Posts and now has one of the less diverse cabinets we've seen in a while. All White Men. That, however, is another story for another day.

See you later!

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