Jodie Foster

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Summary

Jodie Foster is an actor, director, and producer known for films including Taxi Driver, The Accused, and The Silence of the Lambs, as well as directing Little Man Tate and The Beaver. Her work often centers on complex, independent characters, including women who occupy roles traditionally written for men. She has spoken repeatedly about the shortage of women directors and age bias against actresses, and in 2017 she spoke at a rally opposing the Trump administration’s travel ban. At the 2013 Golden Globes, she publicly acknowledged her relationships with women while emphasizing her preference for privacy. No public record establishes an ongoing DEI role or a sustained campaign on race, policing, or LGBTQ policy.