Jodie Foster is an acclaimed American actress, director, and producer. She is best known for her powerful performances in iconic films such as Taxi Driver alongside Robert De Niro, The Silence of the Lambs with Anthony Hopkins, and Contact opposite Matthew McConaughey.
Born Alicia Christian "Jodie" Foster on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, she is the daughter of Evelyn Ella “Brandy” Foster and Lucius Fisher Foster III. Her mother was a film producer, while her father served as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and worked in real estate.
Jodie Foster graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in literature. Her academic background in storytelling and literature played a foundational role in shaping her approach to both acting and directing.
Foster gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her role in Martin Scorsese’s 1976 film Taxi Driver, in which she portrayed Iris, a 12-year-old child prostitute. Despite her young age, her performance was hailed as remarkably mature and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Over the course of her career, Jodie Foster has delivered numerous celebrated performances. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice: for her portrayal of Sarah Tobias in The Accused (1988) and as FBI agent Clarice Starling in the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs (1991).
In addition to her two Oscars, Foster has received numerous prestigious accolades, including three British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), two Golden Globe Awards, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. Her work behind the camera has also earned acclaim, including a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for directing.
| Net Worth 2021: | 150 million |
