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.

The interviewer is so supportive looking

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!

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.

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.

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.

Bless you James, keep working on yourself

I am so glad he’s doing this.

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 .

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 KZfaq search bar and type “Robert Downey Jr Mel Gibson” and watch RDJ accept the award from him and listen to what he says.

Whoever wrote Annapolis and casted Franco 👌

I hope he can keep doing movies. (Healthily)

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

This interviewer is amazing!

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

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

I could hug him😔.

He seems at peace

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.

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.

Thanks Sirius!

I wish him the best

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

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

Where's the complete interview link?

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

Being so real.

James Franco 🖤

I like him and wish him all the best. 🙌

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.

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

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

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.

Finally a celebrity being honest

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..

Does anyone know where I can find the full interview ?

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

wish i had that problem

😢❤

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.

Is he talking about Vince Jolivette?

Love you James!

He is the epitome of the vulnerable narcissist

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

I love you James!

Monster

Da war eine " ähnlichkeit " sagen wir es so

this is the best interviewer of the world

His producing partner was Seth Rogan

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNWEarml2taocqc.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👌🏼

Love you Franco!

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 "

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The interviewer engaged at all?

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

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......

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

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

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??

He's a monster.

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

Oh poor guy haha

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

Meghan Markle should learn from this host

All problem neighbor ‘s

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

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.

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

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

Womanizer actually

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.

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

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

He a spoiled narcissist move on.