Jodie Foster is a renowned American actress and filmmaker. She has achieved enormous accolades and recognition in her career. Read ahead to learn more about her successful life, net worth, notable works, and more.
Early Life
Alicia Christian Foster better known as Jodie Foster was born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Her parents are Evelyn Ella “Brandy” and Lucius Fisher Foster III. Her father is a wealthy businessman. She is the youngest child of her parents. She has three older full siblings, Lucinda, Constance, and Lucius, and also three half-brothers from her father’s earlier marriage. Her parents got divorced before she was born. She was raised by her mother with her female partner in Los Angeles. She is of German descent.
Education
Jodie Foster attended the Lycee Francais de Los Angeles, a French-language prep school. Later, she enrolled at Yale University and majored in African-American literature. She wrote her thesis on Toni Morrison under the guidance of Henry Louis Gates Jr. and graduated in 1985. She also received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree in 1997.
Personal Life
Jodie Foster was in a relationship with Cydney Bernard, a production manager and producer. They had been together for about 15 years, from 1993 to until 2008. They have two sons together namely, Charles Bernard Foster (born 1998) and Kit Bernard Foster (born 2001). Foster is their biological mother, and the biological father’s identity has not been disclosed yet. In 1991, she faced much hatred and allegations in 1991 due to her sexuality. Finally, in 2007, she publicly acknowledged her 14-year relationship with Bernard in a speech at The Hollywood Reporter’s “Women in Entertainment.”
In April 2014, she married actress and photographer Alexandra Hedison after dating for one year. They have been married ever since.
Career and Profession
She made her debut appearance in a Coppertone television advertisement in 1965, when she was just three years old. She then continued working in advertising and appeared in over 50 television shows. She later became a teen idol. She appeared in many Disney films including “Napoleon and Samantha,” “Freaky Friday,” and “Candleshoe.” She received two Academy Awards for Best Actress for playing a rape victim in “The Accused(1988).”
In 1991, she released her directorial debut film ” Little Man Tate.” Ever since she has directed many films including “Home for the Holidays,” “The Beaver,” etc. She has earned three BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Academy Awards, and many more.
Judie’s Notable Works
- Napoleon and Samantha (1972)
- Freaky Friday (1976)
- Taxi Driver (19760
- The Accused (1988)
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- Nyad (2023)
Net Worth
Jodie Foster is one of the wealthiest American women. She has a net worth of around $140 million as of 2024. She is living a luxurious lifestyle due to her hard work and success.
Social Media Presence
It is very strange to know that she is not active on any social media platforms. She has an Instagram account but it is private. She is using it only for chatting with close friends and family.
Conclusion
Jodie Foster is a well-known actress and producer. Jodie’s success is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and passion for acting. She is still active at the age of 61.