Lip reader deciphers Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster’s intense conversation at 2025 Golden Globes
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Drama and the Golden Globes are pretty synonymous, but the night of January 5 brought a different kind of intrigue—a cryptic, emotionally charged conversation between Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster that quickly went viral.
As fans speculated wildly online, a forensic lip reader revealed the true nature of their exchange, bringing clarity to the conversation that stemmed from Sofia Vergara's reaction after losing the Best Actress award to Foster.
Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster's intense chat unfolds after Sofia Vergara's playful heckle
The intense conversation occurred during a commercial break, just moments after Jodie Foster had taken the stage to accept her Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television for her role in 'True Detective: Night Country'.
Nicole Kidman is *locking in* to this intense conversation with Jodie Foster during the Golden Globes commercial break pic.twitter.com/6uQmC076h6
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) January 6, 2025
It was a triumphant moment for Foster, marking her fifth Golden Globe win, but it wasn’t without its twists, including a lighthearted heckle from fellow nominee Vergara.
As Foster approached the stage to accept her award, Vergara, nominated for her portrayal of the infamous 'Cocaine Godmother' Griselda Blanco in 'Griselda', playfully exclaimed, “Oh no, give me one!”
The moment, caught on camera, showed Vergara rising from her seat and gesturing toward the stage.
Foster chuckled and replied, “I know, I know,” acknowledging the jest with grace.
Later in her acceptance speech, Foster even gave Vergara a heartfelt shoutout: "The greatest thing about being this age and being in this time is having a community of all these people, especially you, Sofia."
Sofia Vergara just leapt from her seat and shouted "No, no! Not again! Give me one!" as Jodie Foster got to the stage to accept her Golden Globe lol
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 6, 2025
(look at her in the bottom-left) pic.twitter.com/6X2txdBvbX
Vergara’s humor may have been in good spirits, but it added an edge to the evening, fueling speculation whether Kidman’s intense conversation with Foster was in response to the moment.
The lip reader’s revelation
According to Jeremy Freeman, forensic lip reader who analyzed the exchange exclusively for Daily Mail, Nicole Kidman offered words of encouragement to Jodie Foster after her Golden Globes win.
"Yeah, yeah...it's a f**king tough award. And it's OK. So...it's so good. I'm so glad you got that, I'm so glad. It's good. Don't spoil it. You did. Right!"
The words reveal Kidman’s deep admiration for Foster, coupled with a firm reassurance.
Foster, visibly moved, responded with gratitude, though her exact words remain unverified.
The conversation quickly caught the attention of fans after New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan posted a video of the exchange on X (formerly Twitter).
"Nicole Kidman is *locking in* to this intense conversation with Jodie Foster during the Golden Globes commercial break," Buchanan captioned the clip.
Fans decode Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster’s viral moment at 2025 Golden Globes
According to the DailyMail, fans were quick to offer their theories about the exchange between Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster at the Golden Globes on Sunday.
One suggested, “It looked like Nicole was saying I’m sorry she did that. About Sofia?”
Another added, “So incredibly kind of Nicole Kidman. It seems as though she’s telling Jodie she really deserved the award she received and that she’s sorry Sofia Vergara was so rude during her speech.”
One fan shared, "Looks like the commercial break turned into a masterclass from two legends. Wonder if they're plotting their next big collaboration or just discussing who had the better red carpet look!"
Another wrote, "Probably the only way they could hear each other with any degree of nuance as well."
A viewer pointed out, "This looks like a shakedown and some fast talking..."
A follower commented, "That moment when you, a queen, come across another queen, and discuss how best to maximise your joint slay."
One comment read, "It’s always fascinating to see two powerhouse actresses like Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster engaged in deep conversation. It’s likely they’re sharing stories or industry tips, given their wealth of experience."
Looks like the commercial break turned into a masterclass from two legends. Wonder if they're plotting their next big collaboration or just discussing who had the better red carpet look! 😆👗👠
— anupam (@anupam69944442) January 7, 2025
Probably the only way they could hear each other with any degree of nuance as well.
— C. J. Engle (@chrisjengle) January 6, 2025
That moment when you, a queen, come across another queen, and discuss how best to maximise your joint slay.
— Elen (@EllenxGreen) January 6, 2025
It’s always fascinating to see two powerhouse actresses like Nicole Kidman and Jodie Foster engaged in deep conversation. It’s likely they’re sharing stories or industry tips, given their wealth of experience.
— Parasnath Paras (@ParasnathP77325) January 6, 2025
Jodie Foster’s Golden Globes win amid Hollywood camaraderie
Despite the viral moment, Jodie Foster’s acceptance speech was the highlight of the night.
The actress paid homage to her 'True Detective' team, singling out the show’s “wonderful, beautiful showrunner” and expressing gratitude to the indigenous communities whose stories shaped the series.
Foster also turned the spotlight on her family, including her sons Kit, 23, and Charles, 26, whom she shares with her former partner, Cydney Bernard. The actress had brought Kit as her date to the event.
“Kit, my scientist son, and Charlie, my actor son who is starting his career, hopefully, you understand the joy, such joy that comes from doing really hard, meaningful, good work,” she said.
“So, my boys, I love you, and this of course is for you, and the love of my life, Alex. Thank you forever," said Foster while mentioning her partner, Alexandra Hedison.
Kidman, herself a nominee for Best Actress in a Drama for her lead role in the provocative film 'Babygirl', missed out on a win to Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres for 'I’m Still Here'.
Even so, her graciousness and camaraderie with Foster underscored the evening’s theme of community and support among Hollywood’s leading ladies.
Foster’s win marks her fifth Golden Globe, following victories for 'The Accused' (1989), 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1992), and 'The Mauritanian' (2021), along with the prestigious Cecil B DeMille Award in 2013.
As the cameras panned to Vergara after Foster’s speech, the actress pretended to be frustrated before breaking into laughter, showing that even in the high-stakes world of Hollywood, there’s room for humor and humility.
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