“Acting, for me, is exhausting. I'm always more energized by directing. It's more intense to direct. I can pop in and express myself, then pop out again. It's a huge passion for me.”

American actress and filmmaker

Jodie Foster, born Alicia Christian Foster, is an American actress and filmmaker. She began as a child actor and later became a leading figure in film, with a career that spans several decades. She is known for her range as a performer and for moving between acting and filmmaking with ease. Her work has been recognized with two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Honorary Palme d'Or.