Jodie Foster is an iconic actress who began her career in the late 1960s and quickly became famous for roles like Taxi Driver.
For years, she kept her true self private. When she finally opened up, many were surprised she waited so long.
Keep reading to find out more!
A few years ago, a 17-year-old Jodie Foster interview went viral. When asked, “What kinda fellas do you like?” she stayed composed but cleverly dodged the question.
Her subtle facial expression has sparked conversations for years.
Jodie Foster chose to keep her personal life private, often dodging questions about her love life. This was a common strategy among LGBTQ entertainers who feared coming out might hurt their careers.
In the 1990s, tabloids speculated about Jodie Foster’s sexuality, but she stayed silent and kept her life private. She had two sons—one in 1998 and another three years later.
It wasn’t until 2013, 35 years after that viral interview, that she addressed the rumors. While accepting a film industry award, she said, “I hope you’re not disappointed there won’t be a big coming-out speech tonight, because I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago back in the Stone Age.”
By 2013, the industry had changed, and Jodie Foster was ready to be open. She said, “I’ve never really been able to air this in public before.”
She revealed that from 1993 to 2008, she was with producer Sidney Bernstein, with whom she shares her two sons. Calling Bernstein her best friend, she thanked her for the family they built.
In the audience, her sons Kit and Charlie weren’t surprised, but many others were moved to tears by her honesty.
In 2013, Jodie Foster also spoke about her partner, Alexandra Hedison. Once an actress in the late ’90s, Hedison left acting to pursue photography and has become well-known in the art and home design worlds.
From 2000 to 2004, she dated Ellen DeGeneres.
Foster and Hedison kept their relationship—and their 2014 marriage—a secret, staying private ever since.
Though they no longer hide their marriage, Jodie Foster and Alexandra Hedison keep a low profile. Their last big public moment was at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, where they held hands and kissed for the cameras. That same year, Foster won a Golden Globe for The Mauritanian.
She accepted the award via video from home, with her wife by her side. “I love my wife, thank you, Alex!” she said, ending with a sweet kiss.
It’s inspiring to see Jodie living openly and proudly. Share this to let other fans know how she embraces her true self today.
