LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Jodie Foster says she still regards her fellow Hollywood film star Mel Gibson as a close friend, despite his recent personal crises.
The "Lethal Weapon" and "Braveheart" star, who has admitted he is an alcoholic, has been criticized in recent years for making racist and anti-Semitic remarks. He also is under investigation for domestic violence after his ex-girlfriend claimed he threatened and assaulted her.