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Jodie Foster

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Published
January 19, 2026
Duration
1h 6m
Summary source
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Last updated
Apr 17, 2026

Discusses comedy.

Summary

Actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster feels ambivalent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jodie sits down with Conan to discuss her experience working as a child actor, juggling the difference between intentionality and freedom, and how speaking French in her latest film A Private Life completely changed her acting style. Later, David Melmed returns to get …

Show notes

Actress and filmmaker Jodie Foster feels ambivalent about being Conan O’Brien’s friend. Jodie sits down with Conan to discuss her experience working as a child actor, juggling the difference between intentionality and freedom, and how speaking French in her latest film A Private Life completely changed her acting style. Later, David Melmed returns to get to the bottom of Conan’s Star Search misappropriation. For Conan videos, tour dates and more visit TeamCoco.com.Got a question for Conan? Call

Themes

  • comedy