In a candid conversation with The Guardian, Jodie Foster humorously critiqued the work habits of Generation Z, the demographic born between 1996 and 2010. Known for her extensive career and critical acclaim, Foster didn’t hold back on her observations of the younger generation in the workplace.
“They’re really annoying, especially in the workplace,” Foster remarked. She humorously noted their laid-back attitude, saying, “They’re like, ‘Nah, I’m not feeling it today, I’m gonna come in at 10:30 a.m.’ Or, like, in emails, I’ll tell them this is all grammatically incorrect, did you not check your spelling? And they’re like, ‘Why would I do that, isn’t that kind of limiting?’”
Despite her criticisms, Foster also expressed a commitment to mentoring young talent in the industry, reflecting on her own early start in acting. She recently reached out to Bella Ramsey, a young Emmy nominee from “The Last of Us,” to introduce her at a Hollywood event. Foster emphasized the importance of relaxation and originality in acting, stating, “They need to learn how to relax, how to not think about it so much, how to come up with something that’s theirs. I can help them find that, which is so much more fun than being, with all the pressure behind it, the protagonist of the story.”
As Foster continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood, she’s been in the spotlight for her role in Netflix’s “Nyad” and as the lead in the fourth season of HBO’s “True Detective,” premiering January 14. She also shared her thoughts on the current trend of superhero movies in an interview with Elle magazine, acknowledging the entertainment value of hits like ‘Iron Man,’ ‘Black Panther,’ and ‘The Matrix,’ but expressing a desire for more diversity in film narratives.
With her performance in “Nyad” garnering critical acclaim and award nominations, Foster remains a significant voice in the entertainment industry, offering both critique and mentorship to the next generation of actors.
