Jodie Foster spoke about her experience working with Gen Z actors in an interview with the Guardian published on Saturday.
The Oscar-winning actress shared her frustration with the casual attitude that Gen Z actors bring to work, the magazine reported. Exit. She recounted instances of late arrivals and even questioned the need for punctuality and proper grammar in emails. “They're really annoying, especially at work,” Foster joked.
“They're like, 'No, I'm not feeling well today, so I'm going to arrive at 10:30 a.m.' Or they'll text me and say, 'No, I'm not feeling well today.This is all grammatically incorrect. Didn’t you check the spelling?’ And they’re like, ‘Why would I do that, isn’t that limiting?’” the actress told the Guardian. (Related: Jodie Foster Should Apologize for Ronald Reagan Assassination Attempt)
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But beyond these light-hearted complaints; fosterThe industry veteran emphasized the importance of helping young actors relax and own their craft. “They need to learn how to relax, how to not think too much, how to find their own stuff,” Foster added. “I can help them find that, which is much more fun than being the hero of the story with all the pressure behind it. ”
- The “Panic Room” actress revealed that she feels the urge to connect with the younger generation. she”I have a lot of contact with young actresses. It is unavoidable. It was tough growing up,” Foster told the Guardian.
