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3. PERSONAL LIFE Date of Birth Date of Birth 19 November19 November 1962, Los Angeles, California, USA 1962Los Angeles, California, USA 19 November1962Los Angeles, California, USA Birth Name Birth Name Alicia Christian Foster Nickname Nickname Jodie F Height Height 5' 3½" (1.61 m)

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5. PERSONAL LIFE Her parents divorced three years before she was born. Her parents divorced three years before she was born. She was conceived when her mother, Brandy, was visiting her father, Lucius, for child support. She was conceived when her mother, Brandy, was visiting her father, Lucius, for child support.

6. PERSONAL LIFE Alicia's siblings nicknamed her "Jodie," a name she has used in her profession. Alicia's siblings nicknamed her "Jodie," a name she has used in her profession. When she was just three years old, Jodie began acting in commercials to support the family. When she was just three years old, Jodie began acting in commercials to support the family. As a child, was attacked by a lion and carried briefly in its mouth while filming a Disney film.(1972). As a child, was attacked by a lion and carried briefly in its mouth while filming a Disney film.(1972). She was reading by the time she was three years old. She was reading by the time she was three years old.

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9. PERSONAL LIFE When she was five, Jodie got her first acting role on the TV show "Mayberry R.F.D." (1968). When she was five, Jodie got her first acting role on the TV show "Mayberry R.F.D." (1968)."Mayberry R.F.D.""Mayberry R.F.D." She was very busy as a child, working on television programs such as "Doris Day in..." (1968), "Adam-12" (1968), and Disney movies, then with the film Taxi Driver (1976) in which she played a prostitute at the tender age of twelve. She was very busy as a child, working on television programs such as "Doris Day in..." (1968), "Adam-12" (1968), and Disney movies, then with the film Taxi Driver (1976) in which she played a prostitute at the tender age of twelve."Doris Day in...""Adam-12"Taxi Driver"Doris Day in...""Adam-12"Taxi Driver

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13. PERSONAL LIFE Tragedy struck Jodie during her Freshman year when a crazed and obsessed fan name John Hinckley shot President Ronald Reagan to impress her. Jodie graduated Yale in 1985 with a degree in literature. Her main priority was now to become a successful adult actress. Tragedy struck Jodie during her Freshman year when a crazed and obsessed fan name John Hinckley shot President Ronald Reagan to impress her. Jodie graduated Yale in 1985 with a degree in literature. Her main priority was now to become a successful adult actress.John HinckleyRonald ReaganJohn HinckleyRonald Reagan Earned a B.A. in literature and graduated from Yale University (1985). Earned a B.A. in literature and graduated from Yale University (1985).

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15. PERSONAL LIFE Gave birth to Charles Bernard Foster on 20 July 1998 and Kit Bernard Foster on 29 September 2001. Gave birth to Charles Bernard Foster on 20 July 1998 and Kit Bernard Foster on 29 September 2001. Had to pull out of Doppelmord (1999) because she became pregnant. Had to pull out of Doppelmord (1999) because she became pregnant.Doppelmord

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17. PERSONAL LIFE Has two convertibles. Has two convertibles. Enjoys kickboxing, yoga, karate, aerobics, and weightlifting and collects fancy kitchenware and B&W photos. Enjoys kickboxing, yoga, karate, aerobics, and weightlifting and collects fancy kitchenware and B&W photos. Loves organic food. Loves organic food. Her favorite book is "Franny and Zooey" by J.D. Salinger. Her favorite book is "Franny and Zooey" by J.D. Salinger. J.D. Salinger J.D. Salinger

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19. PERSONAL LIFE Never revealed who was the father of her two children. It is said that an anonymous donor is the biological father of Charles and Kit. Never revealed who was the father of her two children. It is said that an anonymous donor is the biological father of Charles and Kit. She was voted the 57th "Greatest Movie Star" of all time by Entertainment Weekly. She was voted the 57th "Greatest Movie Star" of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

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21. PERSONAL LIFE Her favorite actress is Meryl Streep. Her favorite actress is Meryl Streep.Meryl StreepMeryl Streep Her favorite actor is Robert De Niro. Her favorite actor is Robert De Niro.Robert De NiroRobert De Niro Ranked 30 on The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood (2007). Ranked 30 on The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood (2007). An asteroid, 17744 Jodiefoster, was named after her (1998). An asteroid, 17744 Jodiefoster, was named after her (1998).

22. PERSONAL QUOTES PERSONAL QUOTES “Being understood is not the most essential thing in life.” “Being understood is not the most essential thing in life.” On her role in Taxi Driver (1976), when she was 12: ”I spent four hours with a shrink trying to prove I was normal enough to play a hooker. Does that make sense?” On her role in Taxi Driver (1976), when she was 12: ”I spent four hours with a shrink trying to prove I was normal enough to play a hooker. Does that make sense?”Taxi DriverTaxi Driver

23. PERSONAL LIFE “Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from.” “Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from.” “Cruelty might be very human, and it might be cultural, but it's not acceptable.” “Cruelty might be very human, and it might be cultural, but it's not acceptable.” “If I fail, at least I will have failed my way.” “If I fail, at least I will have failed my way.” “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.” “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.”

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25. PERSONAL QUOTES "I'm lucky that people do leave me alone. I'm not Madonna. The red carpet is work for me. I work from 9-to-5 and when I get home, I don't want to go back to work by going to an industry event. For me, putting on makeup and a fancy dress is work". "I'm lucky that people do leave me alone. I'm not Madonna. The red carpet is work for me. I work from 9-to-5 and when I get home, I don't want to go back to work by going to an industry event. For me, putting on makeup and a fancy dress is work". Madonna

26. PERSONAL QUOTES “I've learned something in the last few years that I really didn't know about myself as an actor. I basically learned how to stay happy. It's important for me to be happy working or I feel resentful. I don't like it. I hate myself. What I know now is that I really need to love the director. I need him to be a good parent. And then I will lie down on the train tracks for him and go to the ends of the earth for him.” “I've learned something in the last few years that I really didn't know about myself as an actor. I basically learned how to stay happy. It's important for me to be happy working or I feel resentful. I don't like it. I hate myself. What I know now is that I really need to love the director. I need him to be a good parent. And then I will lie down on the train tracks for him and go to the ends of the earth for him.”

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28. PERSONAL QUOTES “Motherhood doesn't mean I don't have a creative side that I need to nourish. It doesn't mean I don't have independence from them. I'd be a crazy person if I didn't.” “Motherhood doesn't mean I don't have a creative side that I need to nourish. It doesn't mean I don't have independence from them. I'd be a crazy person if I didn't.” “As time goes on, I will play characters who get older: I don't want to be some Botoxed weirdo.” “As time goes on, I will play characters who get older: I don't want to be some Botoxed weirdo.”

29. Is She Inspiring Others? (2004) Release of the book, "Jodie Foster" by John Bankston. (2004) Release of the book, "Jodie Foster" by John Bankston. (2001) Release of the book, "Jodie Foster" by Therese DeAngelis. (2001) Release of the book, "Jodie Foster" by Therese DeAngelis. (1995) Release of the book, "Jodie: A Biography" by Louis Chunovic. (1995) Release of the book, "Jodie: A Biography" by Louis Chunovic. (1997) Release of the book, "Foster Child" by Buddy Foster with Leon Wagener. (1997) Release of the book, "Foster Child" by Buddy Foster with Leon Wagener. Buddy Foster Buddy Foster

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