Jodie Foster Biography: Alicia Christian “Jodie” Foster born November 19, 1962 is an American actress and filmmaker, widely recognized for her critically acclaimed work. Throughout her career, she has earned numerous honors, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013, and the Honorary Palme d’Or in 2021. Foster began her career as a child model and rose to fame as a teen idol, starring in several Disney films such as Napoleon and Samantha (1972), Freaky Friday (1976), and Candleshoe (1977).
Jodie Foster Biography
Jodie Foster began her career in entertainment at just two years old, initially appearing in commercials for four years before making her acting debut in the television series Mayberry R.F.D. in 1968. Her big break came in 1975 when she was cast as Iris Steensma, a young prostitute, in Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver (1976). The role earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress and marked a turning point in her career. In 1980, Foster graduated at the top of her class from the Lycée Français and went on to study English Literature at Yale University, graduating magna cum laude in 1985. A dark chapter in her life occurred on March 30, 1981, when John Warnock Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan. Hinckley was infatuated with Foster and influenced by her role in Taxi Driver, where Robert De Niro’s character.
Alicia Christian “Jodie” Foster is an American actress and filmmaker. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013 and the Honorary Palme d’Or in 2021.
Born: 19 November 1962 (age 62 years), Los Angeles, California, United States
Spouse: Alexandra Hedison (m. 2014)
Children: Kit Bernard Foster, Charles Bernard Foster
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role ·
Height: 1.6 m
Parents: Lucius Fisher Foster III, Evelyn Ella Almond
Early Life, Family, and Education
Alicia Christian Foster was born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, as the youngest child of Evelyn Ella “Brandy” Almond (1928–2019) and Lucius Fisher Foster III, a wealthy businessman. She has German, Irish, and English ancestry, and is a descendant of John Alden, a Mayflower passenger who arrived in North America in 1620.
Her parents separated before her birth, and she never had a relationship with her father. Foster has three older full siblings—Lucinda, Constance (“Connie”), and Lucius (“Buddy”)—as well as three half-brothers from her father’s previous marriage. After the divorce, her mother, Brandy, raised the children with her female partner in Los Angeles. Brandy initially worked as a publicist for film producer Arthur P. Jacobs, but later focused on managing the acting careers of her children, particularly Buddy and Jodie. Although named Alicia at birth, she was nicknamed “Jodie” by her siblings—a name that eventually became her professional identity.
Jodie Foster Facts & Wiki
Where does Jodie Foster live? And how much money does Jodie Foster earn?
Birth Date
19-11-1962
Heritage/origin
American
Ethnicity
White
Religion – believes in God?
Atheism
Residence
She owns a house in Hollywood hills, California, United States.
Jodie Foster Net Worth 2025, Salary
Estimated Net Worth
100 million Dollar
Yearly Salary
N/A
Product Endorsements
Elysium , Carnage , The Beaver
Colleagues
Matt Damon, Sharlto Copley & Kristen Stewart
Management
Celebrity Talent International
Houses
Beverly Hills house ($9.975 million) (Gym • )
Cars
Audi
Audi A4- ($36,825)
Prius- manufactured by Toyota ($24,200-30,005)
Jodie Foster: Girlfriend, Dating, Family & Friends
Relationship status
Married (Since April 2014)
Sexuality
Gay (Lesbian)
Current Girlfriend of Jodie Foster
Alexandra Hedison
Ex-girlfriends or ex-wives
Cynthia Mort, Cydney Bernard, Kim Basinger
Expecting a baby?
She is not pregnant
Has any kids?
Yes, mother of: Charles Bernard Foster, Kit Bernard Foster
Family
Names of father, mother, kids, brothers & sisters:
Lucius Fisher Foster III (Father)
Evelyn Ella “Brandy” (Mother)
Charles Bernard Foster (Son)
Kit Bernard Foster (Son)
Friends
Russell Crowe
Skin, Hair & Eye Color
This beautiful sexy actress originating from Los Angeles, California, United States has a athletic body & triangle face type. Jodie Foster makes commercials for BellaVei, but actually uses: BellaVei.
Hair color
Light brown
Hair type
Straight
Hair Length
medium long hair (neck length)
Hairstyle
beachy
Distinct feature
eye color
Makeup Style
soft
Skin Tone/Complexion
Type II: Fair skin
Skin Type
Normal
Eye Color
Blue
Does Jodie Foster smoke?
Yes, on occasion
Height, Weight, Body Measurements, Tattoos & Style
