How old is Jodie Foster?

Jodie Foster is an acclaimed American actress, director, producer, and social activist, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished figures in modern cinema. She was born Alicia Christian Foster in nineteen sixty two in Los Angeles and began her career at a very young age, working as a child model and appearing in television commercials and series, including Paper Moon. Her early professionalism and natural talent quickly set her apart in the industry.

Her first major and widely recognized role came in nineteen seventy six, when she appeared opposite Robert De Niro in Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver. The performance brought her international attention and marked a defining moment in her transition from child roles to serious dramatic work. That same year, she starred in The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, further establishing her popularity and critical credibility.

Jodie’s transition into adult roles was exceptionally successful. Her performance in The Accused earned her an Academy Award, followed by a second Oscar for her unforgettable role alongside Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs. She later expanded her career into directing, with films such as Little Man Tate and Home for the Holidays.

Other notable roles of Foster include Maverick (with Mel Gibson), Contact, Panic Room (with Kristen Stewart), Flightplan, Insight Man (with Denzel Washington), The Beaver (with Mel Gibson) and Elysium (with Matt Damon). Jodie Foster is one of the rare women to achieve lasting success both in front of and behind the camera. She is the mother of two sons.

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