“I had my time”: Jodie Foster Gives Over Control After Reaching an Epiphany About Her Oscar-Winning 20s
After reaching an epiphany about her Oscar-winning 20s, Jodie Foster is embracing a new phase where she lets go of control and focuses on supporting others. At 61, the storied actress credits “a chemical thing” that happens with age for her professional evolution. Despite starting her career at just 3 years old, Foster has had an on-off relationship with acting over the decades. But she remains selective about roles, leveraging her wisdom to uplift newcomers rather than seeking the spotlight herself.
Jodie Foster Lets Go of Control After Epiphany About Her Youth
As per CBS News, acclaimed actress Jodie Foster said, “I had my time, And it’s not my time necessarily anymore.” After reaching this epiphany about her Oscar-winning 20s, the 61-year-old is embracing a new phase where she relinquishes control and supports others.
Foster credits “a chemical thing” that happens with age for her professional evolution. Despite starting her storied career at just 3 years old, she has had an on-off relationship with acting. But two upcoming projects have her excited to be in front of the camera again.
How Did Jodie Foster View Acting in Her Youth?
Though Foster lived just a mile from the Hollywood Walk of Fame growing up, her mother kept her grounded. When Foster told CBS in 1977 that her mom gently pushed her acting, she clarified, “I could have always said no.”
Foster calls her casting in 1976’s Taxi Driver at age 12 a turning point: “I didn’t really understand what building a character was until I did Taxi Driver.” From there, her maturity and intensity shone through roles like Freaky Friday and The Silence of the Lambs.
Despite early fame, Foster has always seen herself as an introvert. She struggled with being a public figure, trying to “protect [her] own psyche.” A disturbing stalking incident only increased her isolation.
In her 60s, Foster has reached a point of self-acknowledgment, embracing her introverted, obsessive tendencies. After surviving intact, she feels “a little more free.”
How Is Jodie Foster Approaching Acting Now?
Though Foster has 100 credits spanning decades, she admits to an ambivalence about acting. However, two upcoming projects have renewed her passion.
She earned award nominations for Nyad, playing Diana Nyad’s friend. And HBO’s True Detective gave her a “challenging” role she’s proud of. At this stage, Foster relishes supporting others over seeking the spotlight.
Foster says her approach is:
“It’s my time to support other people. And I have something to contribute, ’cause I have experience and I have wisdom.”
She is focused on her family and is selective about acting roles. Though Foster made an indelible mark in her youth, she is not chasing former glories. Instead, she leverages her wisdom to uplift newcomers, happily passing the baton.
