I totally appreciate his honesty here. As someone in recovery from alcohol addiction, the struggle is real. You do things that impact your social, work and family life that you would never do if sober. Keep on the path James.

@briantneary2248

2 жыл бұрын

I've overcome heroin addiction 2 separate times in my life, and am well past it now. Congrats on your sobriety, Megan💚

@MrLynamYT

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@hellodolly2551

2 жыл бұрын

I still think he’s not addressing the allegations and trying to justify it by saying he was alcoholic and drug addict? I’m pretty sure he wasn’t drunk teaching a class otherwise they wouldn’t approve of him teaching TWO colleges mind you

@aqeelraja4750

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellodolly2551 he's addressed that in another video and achnowledged that it was wrong and foolish o do it.

@tylermoulton7294

Жыл бұрын

@@aqeelraja4750 you are comparing alcoholics to this guy? I find that insulting to guys like me who have kicked alcohol. James had everything and he has to walk his own path. Not cool.

I feel like Franco really just needed someone to talk to some counseling and I’m happy to see him actually feel and talk his feelings out I still love you man!

@aysee.9431

6 ай бұрын

He looks like he’s done a lot of counseling and now comfortable with his uncomfortable feelings. He sounds very insightful.

He seems like a nice guy that got mixed up with the same ego desires that most famous people battle with. I wish him all the best.

I appreciate James speaking out in an honest matter regardless of the controversy. I truly miss his creative work and hope he gets out there again.

@benjamingrebe5607

Жыл бұрын

Go time

James has been through so much in his life . His father began as being his enemy ,which stuck in his mind. Then , by the time he was ready to release that demon, it was re0laced by real world assaults by media, the moguls, the power brokers in Hollywood , the vipers and the paparazzi sleaze .. I’m glad t9 see him doing better and letting his father’s early life rejection of his dream die along with his father . As a man when my father died , for a long time I could not let go of the torture, the harassment, the beatings and calling me ‘possessed by the devil ‘ and ‘your body is the work of the devil ‘ .. it haunted me and destroyed my sanity . I had many decades of nightmares of the Christian’s coming to burn me alive on my lawn . Then he died and I was so happy to see him go . The last 10 yrs of his life he tried to suck up to me after mom died . I let him be around my family , but I bided my time. I could only hope time would take him early . I’ve spent 47 years in therapy and I am still not able to walk onto my front lawn without fear and terror of the evangelical Taliban watching me . I’m able to be with myself and my partner . His dementia is taking him away from me. But I love the moments when he allows me to take care of his needs . He’s such a kind man compared to my father . I’m so glad I will be dying knowing love in my life within the next 10 years. People are horrible ! Be kind to yourself and treat others as if they were kind people at some point , maybe now they’ve just been ruined by religion , politics and media madness

The interviewer is so supportive looking

First golden fact: we are all fucked up. We got to work on ourselves, hopefully before we cause too much harm. This stinks of truth.

This feels extremely vulnerable and real. I think a lot of people in James' position would have given in to the same cycle of gratification seeking. James is contributing to an important conversation on addiction to non-substance rewards- Sexual gratification, attention, praise- all things that are being comodofied and sold to us in the form of social media.

@upendasana7857

2 жыл бұрын

rubbish,many people crave and seek gratification for unmet needs in all sorts of ways including substance addcition and other compulsive behaviours around sex or shopping but this was a predatorial self seeking narcissist seeking out pwoer and control and a ready supply of young women to satisfy his fragile ego.Please don't confuse this with sex addiction when people often put themselves in extremely vulnerable situations and engage in risky behaviour for them.He took advantaged and used his position to have supply to young women.Stop making excuses for his poor behaviour

@laufmin

2 жыл бұрын

What? We should feel sorry because he was working too hard? That's not an excuse.

Bless you James, keep working on yourself

James should have been in no way home. And dude, u dont have to explain yourself to anyone. everyone is on a journey. we now live in a world where accountability is like kryptonite. the people pointing fingers at you are no less accountable than u because they are adults too .

@suburbanwhitedad7338

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I love reading comments like this. I’m seeing everyone go all rogue and I can’t help but not have an opinion and stand idly by while people destroy each other.

@rayfalsetto1010

2 жыл бұрын

He stayed silent because he just got subpoenaed for the second time over Amber turd and Johnny Depp and she is losing in the Virginia case and everybody is turning on her because we all know she’s the real abuser and he knows it to so he’s switching sides and backpedaling to try to save his ass. This guy sided with Amber Heard to destroy another man’s career and livelihood just to save his own. You guys should probably go check it out on the web and see for yourself, i’ve been watching him for a long time so I know everything he’s ever written. You might wanna go check it out but it’s OK right because he was a bad guy he couldn’t control himself but he’s OK now so it’s OK for him to do what he did so let’s take him back right? You might want to look up some of the messages he sent the girls especially when he called her a retard and said I remember you signing a contract and getting paid $100 a day for nude scenes.

@olijadu

2 жыл бұрын

@@rayfalsetto1010 we are talking about the "girls' as if they are children. you cannot sign up for something and then complain about it later, doesnt matter who it is, whether it is Johnny depp, Franco or the women involved. now we refer to them as "girls" to make them sound like victims. these are all adults who made decisions, these are all adult issues. only children get to claim ignorance, not adults.i dont care what he said to the women on texts that are no ones business. As long as there is no crime committed and there are no children involved then texts between adults are no ones business. people say crazy things to each other in texts all the time, who cares. and yup Amber heard is full of crap and i think people understand that now

@MitchellMiranda

2 жыл бұрын

@@rayfalsetto1010 james franco is literally testifying against amber heard

I am so glad he’s doing this.

My female friend told me when my husband s dad died from ALS or was diagnosed had 2 years, don’t get surprised if he gets weird, her husband did for a few years. It was a very helpful piece of advice. Mens dealing with dads death. Its a death and rebirth. Good for you James growth. Something stopped and had to die and wake you up to grow.

You grew, so inspiring thanks for sharing

Respect to James for sorting his stuff out. And for his bravery.

I watched all 7 videos and then went and found the podcast in its entirety. I have always been one to read something-anything-and go find it multiple other places so I could weed out the bias and be informed. Most importantly, I would watch the person or group in interviews before and after, or look at their work. I have a pretty good radar for people and bullshit; I can see it all like a map, and James, Casey Affleck, Mel Gibson, Ben Affleck, and Joaquin Phoenix were the only “controversy” to subvert that narrative. I always waited to hear what they had to say. It didn’t matter what it was, including the huge topics that were prominent over the last 5 or so years. I’m not just referring to the “Me Too” Movement, either; anything that was seen as controversial. I believe it is only fair for everyone to have a voice. I was a functioning painkiller and heroin addict for 10 years, from high school through grad school and my employment after. When I finally decided-me, not anyone else, me-decided to get clean, and shut up, humbled myself, and admitted that I didn’t have all the answers, the me that came out on the other side had a clear, understood, concise, and honest response. This is what I waited for. It was truly only fair to the people I hurt. I met Mel Gibson during his controversy in Rockland County and he was the warmest person I have ever met. I told him I loved Get the Gringo and he stood there and asked about me, my life, what I was doing, what I wanted to do,…he was a guy, a nice guy…he talked about what had gone on in his life. I told him about my addiction, snd he acted like he truly cared. He wanted me to get help, snd showed me that I had things going on for me, and that there are no old junkies. He gave me the most important thing another person can give you, and that was his time. His honest thoughts. Despite what went on, Mel Gibson finished my opinion of his “thing”. That was my “watching him in interviews after.” This was James Franco’s and it was articulate, honest, raw and real. The loudest voices often write the narrative and the ending. I’m excusing no omens behavior regarding anything, but I am asking everyone to be informed before crucifying someone. Go up to that KZread search bar and type “Robert Downey Jr Mel Gibson” and watch RDJ accept the award from him and listen to what he says.

@justsomeguywithastache7558

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the full podcast if you don’t mind me asking?

@User-lz6ru

2 жыл бұрын

@@justsomeguywithastache7558 it's in the description of this video

@nicolefitt9444

2 жыл бұрын

Beautifully moving thank you for your words. I hope you have found sobriety and happiness xxxx

@DarksaberForce

Жыл бұрын

What happened with Joaquin?

Reconciliation is important in a progressive society. Not just condemnation.

I hope he can keep doing movies. (Healthily)

JAMES THIS IS ONE OF TRAINEES IM WISHING YOU HAPPY NEW YEAR

@thomaspoveromo5780

2 жыл бұрын

@jenna jackson TRANEIS*, do I get a cookie now?

I could hug him😔.

He seems at peace

This interviewer is amazing!

I wish him the best

Thanks Sirius!

Being so real.

James NEVER hit a wall! His career was on 🔥 FIRE. 🤫

Excellent and on brand as a nice one man show. Real is as real does.

Does anyone know where I can find the full interview ?

I like him he is a good actor I want him back. Hope he can heal in the journey

Just because every magazine and TV show portrays an image of celebrity, doesn't make it true. Think if this was you in their shoes, I know I would fail unless my support system was rock solid, and that includes my mental health. We're all human, we're not all actors

Would've been great to see him in No way home.

I've always been a fan of his. I think Seth is actually the toxic one. I hope James comes back stronger.

He has talent and yes he’s done some shit but if he can correct his wrong then what is the problem?? There’s so many things just as bad or worse that people have done that’s been forgiven. He’s gotta correct it somehow.

Whoever wrote Annapolis and casted Franco 👌

James Franco 🖤

Where's the complete interview link?

He probably doesnt even know that hes still been extremely relevant in the media in a positive way through Bully Maguire memes these past few years.

@MatauReviews

2 жыл бұрын

this is so fucking stupid and inappropriate to say oh my god lmao

@farooki8021

2 жыл бұрын

@@MatauReviews than scroll

@MatauReviews

2 жыл бұрын

@@farooki8021 it's funny enough that i felt it was worthy to comment on

Tristan and isolde brought me here. Such a beautiful love story. One for the ages.

Finally a celebrity being honest

I like him and wish him all the best. 🙌

Palo Alto is a book wrote for him , is very interesting to discover it...maybe part of his teenager live. The live of the teenager in the world maybe..

wish i had that problem

@eforester8891

2 жыл бұрын

LOL...I know....rich, good looking, famous actor, well educated...poor guy....

Will we get Oz 2 with jame Franco?😊

I found his workaholism so hard to watch - he was doing films and uni and wasn't sleeping - I wondered about sex addiction (power over addiction) too. I couldn't bare to watch him in films anymore - he was living a using nightmare.

Yes James franco

😢❤

I appreciate the honesty here. However, I have a big doubt that he truly changed. Because in those 7 clip, not even once he apologized for what he did. He said apologizing would not change anything, but I think it is important, especially after being silent for many months and especially as a big figure as him, to apologize to someone we hurt as fundamental of human development. And he even tell us that he let those people down, he mistreat people to the point that they don't want to work with him anymore, and he doesn't care to people's feeling. But no apology is given to those. If he truly wanted to change, how about started atoning for those you wronged and apologize? Well, I guess only time could tell that he is. I hope he well.

@spotbox5576

Жыл бұрын

But you don’t think the women that “accused” him of consensual sex to leverage a cash payout should apologize? Can you explain why not

@sunshinef263y

Жыл бұрын

@@spotbox5576 Which women accused him of "consensual sex"? The women who accused him were in the workplace, sets and his courses where he used his influence and power to "push boundaries"?

Is he talking about Vince Jolivette?

Our culture tells us never settle, or commit, and that you have all the time in the world. But if he had been married in a loving relationship, a supportive partner might have helped keep him away from the trappings leaving his bundles of energy to focus on his work. But like he said.... he didn't know how to ask. he was shy..... How many guys out there suffer this without admitting it.

@raisanazarova807

2 жыл бұрын

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@rosejacklyn

Жыл бұрын

I feel that it's probably harder when you're in the public eye and have this "persona" of being cool and fun.

Amber Heard got Johnny Depp cancelled. It didn't help James Franco he got entangled with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp drama.

Nothing to be cancelled for here tbh. the misconduct wasn’t actually sexual, but unprofessional. Everything was consensual. I don’t know, he should have fought back with more confidence IMO and this makes me think there are only two options. A. He’s extreme sensitive and the whole thing overwhelmed him. B. He’s guilty as fuck

@neil420allday

2 жыл бұрын

Still is sexual misconduct, he owned and operated an acting school and slept with his students, he was in a position of power and abused it by sleeping with his students, whether he intentionally used the school for that reason or not doesn't give him an excuse for what he done, he may have had a sex addiction and has received help for hit but his actions were wrong no matter how someone tried to portray it, not many people will want to work with him now because of it and its through entirety his own actions

@bluemermaid8026

2 жыл бұрын

Lolll interesting take and probably true

His producing partner was Seth Rogan

I love you James!

Monster

Love you James!

@jamesfranco1430

2 жыл бұрын

Thenk you baby ❤️..love you too

Oli oli oxen free...it's the al la di da di...!

this is the best interviewer of the world

He is the epitome of the vulnerable narcissist

@upendasana7857

2 жыл бұрын

totally a covert narcissist..coming up with this "poor me scenario and all about his addictions..." Addicted to power and control and his own egoic needs

@jmason2838

2 жыл бұрын

@@upendasana7857 wants and needs are two entirely different things - more people really have to get this through their heads😤🧠😤🧠😤🧠..🤕🤕🤕🍀

@mongolfiera327584

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad someone have my same feelings about this man.

@clintenos

Жыл бұрын

​@@upendasana7857 what do you expect him to say? If you listen to the full podcast he takes accountability for pretty much everything he's done and been accused of.

James Francio aside (and that's a big lift, admittedly) ---- but that aside, I think the best video ever made about the #MeToo Movement is this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKOImbitpdOqctY.html Especially the part starting at 3:19 where she says, "They were guilty of a lot of things...!!" and goes on from there. An extraordinary interview which should be viewed by everyone in this country.

I use to Snapchat James, always asked for risqué snaps but seemed like a cool guy👌🏼

@VeeLondon1449

2 жыл бұрын

Rachel as long as your Ok, that’s all that matters x

@greatdebaterstv3784

2 жыл бұрын

Cap 🧢

@mikemccool7575

2 жыл бұрын

How old were you?

@frankTJmakay

2 жыл бұрын

haha No he didn't.

@Gino565

2 жыл бұрын

@@VeeLondon1449 why would she not be okay after snapping a guy? Wtf

Da war eine " ähnlichkeit " sagen wir es so

We love James Franco. Seth Rogen needs to work with him again in the future. Cinema will never be the same without them both together. Dynamic duo.

The interviewer had an easy gig.. nod your head sympatheticly and scratch your chin 😅

What a lot of people fail to understand is that A list celebrities don't do these kind of 'confessions' without a long and thorough planning process with an entire PR team and their reps. Yes, maybe some of it is 'real'(?) but it seems more like him realising that he's cash strapped after all the lawsuits and needs new roles

@clintenos

Жыл бұрын

No shit he's PR trained. That doesn't take anything away from what he's saying. Any person in his situation would undergo some sort of preparation for this type of discussion.

@bltr2507

Жыл бұрын

@@clintenos that's not my point. It sounds like a formality in this case rather than an honest apology. Lots of things wrong about the cancel culture but he's a has been to me, and rightfully so. Painfully mediocre actor

The interviewer engaged at all?

Und all die " damen " haben was gemeinsam Die nett waren bzw ich denke auch der " ursprung " Alle sind/ waren in Therapie Auch das hat einen persönlichen Grund für mich gehabt Es war keine " tension in dem sinne als es dargestellt wurde "

So it’s not that he was always stoned, he looked always stoned because he was always tired from being a workaholic.

Love you Franco!

You can tell by his overheated rationalization process that he still grappling with the enormous capacity to BS, of even himself.

@ghostshipone

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. Let’s burn Hollywood to the ground. I’ve had enough. I’ll pick you up at 1am. It begins. Be ready

I went to James Francis acting school and I witnessed some pretty shocking stuff.

@zozoartstudio4727

2 жыл бұрын

Like what?

@Shaunks86

2 жыл бұрын

What stuff?

@farooki8021

2 жыл бұрын

@mystery substance so y’all just want money? That’s sad

@jessicaabbinante2009

2 жыл бұрын

What happened?

@lameduckg

2 жыл бұрын

im gonna make a youtube video about it. I have a lot of interesting Hollywood stories, I have a James Franco one that is really bizarre

I just think it's kinda sad that you had the revelation at only 43 years old........ wow. I don't think you will fully change... exactly you will fight this for the rest of your life James and I pray for you man ... this shit is scary realizing that people really really do use and manipulate people.......predatory......

@rosejacklyn

Жыл бұрын

Change is actively working at something. I know that I've never been in his shoes but old habits die hard and sometimes, the people who struggle with addiction battle it day by day, day in day out, there is no real cure, it's just a mental blockade that you have to push through every day to not fall back into the urges.

From pineapple Express to the Wall of shame another Hollywood ⭐. Who's next?

Change the workaholic in the title to predator and your all good.

why the interviewr puts that eyes?? its nice he lets him talk but would be nicer if every now or then can say haha ,sure,yes something??

Meghan Markle should learn from this host

This guy invents guilt for himself, thats his main problem. Most people are not so great, dont worry so much if feelings get hurt as you navigate life, they would do the same to you in a heartbeat.

Foden >>> Mount , if you don’t agree you’re delusional .

he ll probably never act again n its sad

Oh poor guy haha

He's a monster.

@wolfstar675

2 жыл бұрын

A monster? LOL he didn't even rape anybody it was all consensual.

All problem neighbor ‘s

@ambargaytan84

Жыл бұрын

The Cosmetologist, arrest.

@ambargaytan84

Жыл бұрын

RyanGrey brother’s

@ambargaytan84

Жыл бұрын

Noah Schnacky’s family, and circle of friend’s.

So fake

I guess cocaine makes you workaholic

so weird how he’s getting this opportunity to even speak to the public after being exposed for taking to underage girl. tired of this, did we learn nothing from me too? hollywood is full of shit.

@neburarieiv

2 жыл бұрын

yea. Cancel culture lost. We don’t give a damn. We want to have open dialogues with people and see interesting conversations about dealing with ones inner demons and fighting through it.

@s_.777

2 жыл бұрын

@@neburarieiv cancel culture doesn’t exist

@neburarieiv

2 жыл бұрын

@@s_.777 amen

Lol He's an actor, how does he expect us to trust him 😂

@alantes

2 жыл бұрын

He is not a great actor. Not good enough to manipulate ppl that conveniently.

I cannot believe some of the people who fall for his BS

@Ooth9999

2 жыл бұрын

This is true wdym. People have known about this for years

I want to empathise, but I just can’t. My eyes are 🙄

Omg so childish

Now he's acting like a victim... sorry not falling for it. He's an actor people , not a very good one but remember that.

@jamesscales8768

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus I couldn't agree more! Terribly overrated, I've yet to see him in something where he wasn't screaming look at me.....and I fear he's at it again here.

@upendasana7857

2 жыл бұрын

...and this bit of acting leaves alot to be desired...he's pathetic

Womanizer actually

@jamesfranco1430

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today beautiful friend 😍

He's a very untalented and uncreative director, he doesn't have a vision for any of his ideas. Shame

@ravencassidy1979

2 жыл бұрын

That's just not true

@gothelvis3541

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravencassidy1979 Feel free to name a critically acclaimed movie he's made

@ravencassidy1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@gothelvis3541 are you serious... You should watch his independent films...

@ravencassidy1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@gothelvis3541 in dubious battle was fantastic

@gothelvis3541

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravencassidy1979 Thats based on a Steinbeck novel and was mid at best

This whole interview has been nothing but him trying to get us to feel sorry for him like he’s the victim he has done nothing but portray himself is the victim and he hasn’t said nothing I’m done nothing for the victims and the people he hurt. Show me show me what he’s done show me the apology oh that’s right he didn’t he just paid them

@rexyz5875

2 жыл бұрын

Consenting people?

@rhiannonemm4884

Жыл бұрын

What does he owe you ??? Lol

He a spoiled narcissist move on.