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The Green Bay Packers have had a lot of celebrity endorsements over the years. The franchise has a great fan following, and the list goes on. But one celebrity fan, Jodie Foster, had a massive uproar when Aaron Rodgers made his MVP acceptance speech in 2021. While talking about that moment, she revealed her favorite NFL athlete.

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The moment arrived in 2021 when Aaron Rodgers was named NFL MVP. One surprising aspect was when he mentioned getting engaged and gave a shout-out to his fiancée. But before that, he also said Jodie Foster’s name, which sparked a new uproar. The Silence of the Lambs actress addressed the situation on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jodie Foster mentioned, “I’m a big Packers fan. You see, he said ‘my team,’ even though he said ‘off the field.’ That makes me a Green Bay Packer. People keep saying to me, ‘No, Jodie, that does not mean you’re part of the team.’ But it does mean I’m part of the team.” But when Jimmy Kimmel asked whether she knew the Packers QB1, she responded with a no. Foster then added, “He just knows I’m his biggest fan.”

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There were rumors that Jodie Foster was the one who set up Shailene Woodley with Aaron Rodgers. Both actresses worked together and spent time on ‘The Mauritanian’. But the Golden Globe-winning actress put the final nail in the coffin after denying those rumors.

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Regardless of the retraction by Jodie Foster, it was an uncanny triangle of her, Woodley, and A-Rod that erupted among the fans. However, her love for the Green Bay Packers remains consistent.

Jodie Foster returned the favor to Aaron Rodgers

During the actress’ appearance in Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Foster stated that irrespective of the reason for the namedropping, she plans to thank Aaron Rodgers the next time she has the opportunity. Soon after, she received the opportunity to keep her vow.

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For her performance in ‘The Mauritanian,’ Jodie Foster received the honor of best performance by an actress in a supporting role in a motion picture. She accepted the accolade from her residence with her wife, Alexandra Hedison, and their dog, Ziggy. In her speech, she mentioned Aaron Rodgers. Foster also expressed gratitude to the film’s actors and crew, including Shailene Woodley.

Foster got her moment to give credit to her favorite franchise’s quarterback.

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