(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Jodie Foster sent Mel Gibson numerous letters of apology during the making of The Beaver.

The 48-year-old American actress plays Meredith Black in the upcoming comedy drama, which she also directed. Set for release in the US this May, the movie is about a troubled husband and businessman who uses a beaver puppet to communicate and stars Mel as lead character Walter Black.

Jodie has recalled a nasty incident which occurred on the set of the film, resulting in blood oozing from 55-year-old actor Mels head after he hit it. As director of the picture Jodie was mortified, and couldnt apologise to co-star Mel enough.

"When he smacked his head, it just - whoosh! - blood was gushing I can't tell you how many 'I'm so sorry' notes I sent," she blushed in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter.

Jodie explained the accident happened because the prop department had messed up while working on a lamp for the set.

The injury took place last summer, at the moment when tapes of Mel lambasting ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva and apparently showing him using violent, racist and abusive language towards her had been made public. Oksana and Mel have 12-month-old daughter Lucia together and announced they had split in April last year.

Last week, Mel entered a plea of no contest to the charge of simple battery after Oksana accused him of hitting her. He will have to complete community service and undergo counselling. (C) Cover Media