Jodie Foster Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jodie Foster.

Jodie Foster is an American actress, film director, and producer, born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California. She began her acting career at a young age, appearing in numerous commercials and television shows in the 1960s. Foster gained recognition for her roles in films such as "Taxi Driver" (1976), for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and "The Accused" (1988), which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Throughout her career, Foster has been known for her wide range of roles, portraying complex and strong-willed characters in both dramatic and suspenseful films. She has consistently demonstrated her versatility as an actress and director, earning critical acclaim and numerous accolades.

In addition to her acting career, Jodie Foster has also ventured into film direction, helming movies like "Little Man Tate" (1991) and "The Beaver" (2011). Foster continues to be an influential figure in the entertainment industry, known for her talent, intelligence, and dedication to her craft.

She is highly respected both in Hollywood and around the world, having received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. Jodie Foster remains an iconic figure in the film industry, inspiring many with her talent and contributions to cinema.

I love more than anything looking at a movie scene by scene

I love more than anything looking at a movie scene by scene and seeing the intention behind it.

I love European movies and I kind of grew up on European fil

I love European movies and I kind of grew up on European films.

I don't know why people think child actresses in particular

I don't know why people think child actresses in particular are screwed up. I see kids everywhere who are totally bored. I've never been bored a day in my life.

The movies I made when I was 14 or 15, I have a hard time lo

The movies I made when I was 14 or 15, I have a hard time looking at those. Those were the awkward years. I don't know if anybody can look at something they did when they were 14 and not wince.

But the reason I became, why I wanted to be in the business

But the reason I became, why I wanted to be in the business was because there was Midnight Cowboy.

I have, in some ways, saved characters that have been margin

I have, in some ways, saved characters that have been marginalized by society by playing them - and having them still have dignity and still survive, still get through it.

So, yes, there's nothing I love more than listening to direc

So, yes, there's nothing I love more than listening to directors talk about their movies.

I had to take my makeup off at work every night. I wasn't al

I had to take my makeup off at work every night. I wasn't allowed to do it at home because my mom said that when your work day is done, you're done with work.

I fantasize about having a manual job where I can come home

I fantasize about having a manual job where I can come home at night, read a book and not feel responsible for what will happen the next day.

Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get

Normal is not something to aspire to, it's something to get away from.

I don't need to be Tom Cruise. I just need to work forever.

I don't need to be Tom Cruise. I just need to work forever.

I don't know if I see myself as really an action hero, but I

I don't know if I see myself as really an action hero, but I like doing physical movies and I like doing movies where the writing is very lean.

It's an interesting combination: Having a great fear of bein

It's an interesting combination: Having a great fear of being alone, and having a desperate need for solitude and the solitary experience. That's always been a tug of war for me.

I think an artist's responsibility is more complex than peop

I think an artist's responsibility is more complex than people realize.

I didn't have any ambition to produce big mainstream popcorn

I didn't have any ambition to produce big mainstream popcorn movies.

I've always had this idea that I wanted movies to make peopl

I've always had this idea that I wanted movies to make people better not worse.