“Knowing what paint a painter uses or having an understanding of where he was in the history of where he came from doesn't hurt your appreciation of the painting.”

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.