Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson have a friendly relationship dating back 15 years. Recently, they worked together on the new film, 'The Beaver,' which Foster directed. But it looks like that friendship may have taken quite a hit from his more recent antics in the public eye, based on her remarks on 'Late Show' (Weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS).

Before David Letterman even finished asking her if she could defend his actions, she vehemently said, "No!"

"He's wonderful in the film," she said, carefully not saying much of anything about his character as a person. It must be an incredibly awkward position for her to be in. Of course, after the investment and work that went into 'The Beaver,' she wants it to be a success.

On 'Good Morning America' (weekdays, 7AM ET on ABC), Jodie Foster defended Mel Gibson, her co-star in 'The Beaver.' Foster referred to Gibson as an "incredible friend" and said that his performance deserves to be seen despite his several highly-publicized rants.

"[Gibson is] an extraordinary actor and I don't think I've ever seen him give a performance like this that is so deep and so raw," Foster said, referring to Gibson's role in the dark comedy as a deeply troubled man who uses a beaver hand puppet as his sole form of communication.

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