Jodie Foster

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Name:
Jodie Foster
Real name:
Alicia Christian Foster
Who is:
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Birth date:
(62 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Los Angeles
Height:
5'3 ft ()
Weight:
110 lb (50 kg)
Birth Sign:
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Jodie Foster's biography

Jodie Foster stands as one of cinema's most extraordinary talents. This remarkable actress with an unusual life story is genuinely brilliant – her IQ is among the highest in Hollywood, and in 1988 an asteroid was named in her honor. Her net worth is about $100 million.
In the photo: Jodie Foster
In the photo: Jodie Foster

Early life

Her real name is Alicia Christian Foster. She was born in Los Angeles on November 19, 1962. Alicia is the fourth child of Lucius and Evelyn Foster. Her father, ex-military, who decided to take up entrepreneurship, abandoned his family even before their youngest was born. Evelyn was an art expert and film critic. Her profession couldn't support the family financially, but her industry connections opened doors for Alicia in show business.
Jodie Foster in her childhood
Jodie Foster in her childhood
When she was just two years old, the strikingly beautiful child was already shooting ads for kids' make-up and clothing brands. As she grew up, she began appearing on television variety shows, and when she was 6 – she played her first role in the series My Three Sons.
Jodie played her first role at the age of 6
Jodie played her first role at the age of 6
In 1972, Alicia appeared in the Disney movie Napoleon and Samantha with Michael Douglas. On set, due to the animal trainer's negligence, the lion attacked Alicia. Fortunately, she escaped serious injury – the bite marks were superficial and healed quickly.
In 1972, Alicia appeared in the Disney movie Napoleon and Samantha
In 1972, Alicia appeared in the Disney movie Napoleon and Samantha
She chose her stage name to honor Josephine Dominguez – nicknamed Jo Die – a close family friend who supported her mother after the divorce.

Little actress on the big screen

In 1974, Jodie appeared in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, directed by a then-unknown filmmaker. His name was Martin Scorsese, and after two years, in his drama Taxi Driver, she played a naïve yet cynical underage prostitute. Robert De Niro also starred in the movie, and the role of the pimp was played by Harvey Keitel.
Still from the movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Still from the movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
The drama earned critical acclaim and launched both the director and actors to stardom. For her role, the young actress received the BAFTA and other awards, but her newfound fame nearly cost her life.

John Hinckley Jr., the mentally ill son of an oil executive, obsessed with the film, began stalking the actress. He wrote her letters, poems, and asked her to marry him. Her life became a five-year nightmare that ended only when he attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan and was arrested. When authorities searched his home, they found a note addressed to Jodie. In the note, he confessed that he decided to commit this crime to prove his love for the young actress.
The actress had been stalked for 5 years by a mentally-ill fan
The actress had been stalked for 5 years by a mentally-ill fan
According to Zoomboola.com, throughout those five hellish years, Jodie kept working with constant security on set and surveillance cameras surrounding her home. The public followed the story with obsessive fascination, and some of them even blamed the actress for provoking the situation.

Jodie continued her work. Between 1974 and 1979, she starred in musical comedy Bugsy Malone, family fantasy Freaky Friday, and horror film The Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, the role in the latter earning her a Saturn Award.
Still from the movie The Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
Still from the movie The Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
In 1980, Jodie enrolled at the prestigious Yale University, which she graduated with a degree in English literature. During her university years, she managed to polish her acting skills and study foreign languages at the same time.

A star against her will

As time passed, the public moved on from the stalker drama—and seemingly forgot about the young actress as well. After graduation, Jodie went two years without any film offers. Surprisingly enough, she was quite happy about it, since she dreamed of living peacefully and pursuing literature. However, life took a different turn.
Jodie Foster in her youth
Jodie Foster in her youth
In the late '80s, tabloids obtained semi-nude photos of the actress. Their source is unknown, but some speculated that her cash-strapped mother and sister sold the photos to paparazzi, on which the 15-year-old girl posed for her sister, preparing for her role in Taxi Driver. Jodie refrained from commenting.

The 24-year-old actress came across as reserved, with no boyfriend, rarely attending parties, and maintaining a quiet, private lifestyle. Some started calling her a lesbian, and one tabloid hit rock bottom – they published an ad seeking out the actress's female lovers, offering a $100,000 reward for any information about her intimate life.
The 24-year-old actress led a secluded life
The 24-year-old actress led a secluded life
The media frenzy around Jodie's personal life sparked renewed interest in her acting. In 1987, the actress signed on for a role in Five Corners. The pay was decent and Jodie liked the plot. She also co-starred with Tim Robbins, giving audiences another showcase of her mesmerizing talent.
In 1987, the actress accepted to play in Five Corners
In 1987, the actress accepted to play in Five Corners
Jodie's next appearance was in Siesta, where she co-starred with Ellen Barkin, Gabriel Byrne, and British heartbreaker Julian Sands. Isabella Rossellini also starred in the movie.
Still from the movie Siesta
Still from the movie Siesta
The year of 1988 was a bumpy one for the actress. She was reluctant to take the offer from director Jonathan Kaplan. The movie The Accused told the story of an abuse survivor, who was trying to get the culprits punished. Jodie, all too familiar with being victimized, took the role largely to confront her own demons. For her role as Sarah, Jodie got her first Oscar, the Italian Award Donatello, and a Golden Globe.
Jodie Foster's first Oscar
Jodie Foster's first Oscar
She earned her second Oscar in 1991. This adaptation about a brilliant psychopath whom a brave FBI trainee tries to use to catch another killer has been hailed as one of cinema's greatest thrillers. The role of the maniac in The Silence of the Lambs belonged to Anthony Hopkins.
The Silence of the Lambs - Trailer
The detective drama Sommersby, where Jodie co-starred with Richard Gere, was the peak of 1993. While the film didn't win any major awards, critics were captivated by it. The compelling story and stellar cast, with Jodie's talent shining brightest, made the film an American classic.
Jodie Foster and Richard Gere
Jodie Foster and Richard Gere
Among her standout projects from 1994-2000 was the western Maverick, where she co-starred with Mel Gibson and Alfred Molina, and the fantasy thriller Contact, with Matthew McConaughey and James Woods.
Contact - Trailer
Her role as Eleanor in Contact remains one of her personal favorites. The film celebrates human kindness and explores a world beyond material concerns. Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson.

Best roles

As the new century began, Jodie Foster continued to shine, delighting fans with compelling new performances. Among her roles from 2002 to 2016, Foster herself highlights playing Meg Altman in the 2002 thriller Panic Room. Fleeing from intruders, her character is forced to hide in a secret room that nearly becomes a death trap for her and her daughter. David Fincher directed, with a cast including Forest Whitaker, Jared Leto, and young Kristen Stewart.
Still from the movie Panic Room
Still from the movie Panic Room
In Flightplan, where Foster co-starred with Sean Bean and Peter Sarsgaard, the film drew inspiration from Hitchcock's classic The Lady Vanishes and won over audiences with its clever plot twist and Foster's brilliant performance.

The role of Erica in the 2007 drama-thriller The Brave One earned her a Golden Globe nomination.

In late 2013, Foster appeared as the secretary of defense in Elysium, starring alongside Matt Damon and Diego Luna. In 2018 she played a role in the thriller Hotel Artemis, together with Jeff Goldblum.
Hotel Artemis: Trailer

Director

Starting in 2007, Foster rarely appeared on screen, having developed a passion for directing in the early '90s. Her directorial debut came in the '80s. She was one of the co-creators of the fantasy project Tales from the Darkside.
Starting 2007, Jodie acted less and dedicated herself to directing
Starting 2007, Jodie acted less and dedicated herself to directing
Foster's first feature film as director was the touching Little Man Tate (1991). The film tells the story of a gifted child, starring Dianne Wiest and Foster herself in performances that earned critical acclaim.
Little Man Tate - Trailer
Her most notable directorial works include the drama The Beaver starring Mel Gibson, and the thriller Money Monster with George Clooney and Julia Roberts. In 2017, Netflix's "Black Mirror" premiered its fourth season. Foster directed the episode "Arkangel", which explores a mother's excessive surveillance of her daughter.
Black Mirror, Arkangel: Trailer

Jodie Foster's personal life

While filming Siesta, Jodie developed a crush on actor Julian Sands. However, the psychological trauma from Hinckley's harassment prevented her from pursuing those feelings. No other information is known about her relationships with men.
There's little to nothing known about her affairs
There's little to nothing known about her affairs
In 1988, the actress gave birth to her first son, Charles, and in 2001 to her second - Christopher. The biological father of her children still remains a mystery. However, rumors leaked to the press suggested the actress turned to artificial insemination and selected donors based on their IQ.
Jodie Foster with her sons
Jodie Foster with her sons
In late 2007, rumors about Jodie's sexual orientation were confirmed. For many years, she had been in a relationship with writer Cydney Bernard. Her next partner was singer Sophie Hawkins.
At the end of 2007, it became known that the rumors about Jodie's sexual orientation were true
At the end of 2007, it became known that the rumors about Jodie's sexual orientation were true
In 2013, Jodie confessed publicly to being a lesbian and introduced her partner, Alexandra Hedison, whom she married officially in 2014. The family lives very privately and rarely gives interviews.

Jodie Foster now

In 2020, it was announced that Jodie Foster would direct a film about the theft of the "Mona Lisa" painting. Set in 1911, the film will tell the story of the painting's theft from the Louvre, blending truth and fiction.
The 2021 film "Prisoner 760" will also feature Jodie Foster starring alongside Benedict Cumberbatch. The story is based on "Guantanamo Diary" by former detainee Mohammed Ould Slahi, who was held without trial or formal charges.
Prisoner 760, trailer

Jodie Foster: latest news and articles

  • I like this actress since my youth, I always look forward to her new films!
    2021-04-29 14:12:57
  • Recently I saw the movie «Flightplan» with Jodie Foster. She plays very well, do not find fault ...
    2021-04-25 08:46:29
  • Well, a very talented actress, I think. She has deserved numerous awards, and Jodie Foster also has a star on the Walk of Fame, that`s cool!
    2021-03-14 15:09:15
  • I didn`t even know that Foster was also a director! She is a great fellow. My favorite films with her are Nell, Panic Room and The Silence of the Lambs, of course.
    2021-02-18 22:48:14
  • Jodie Foster started her career as an actress very early, since childhood. I really like her performance in the movie «The Silence of the Lambs» :)
    2021-01-29 11:27:58
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