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Jodie Foster Reflects: Hollywood Almost Changed Me Forever

1/8/2026

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Jodie Foster, the Oscar-winning actress, says Hollywood nearly changed her into someone unrecognizable, prompting her to step away after turning 50.
She recalls a moment on set when she realized she was becoming an 'a--hole'.
Foster gained fame at age 12 and no longer pursues Hollywood approval.
She described a childhood memory of her puppy's death before the Cannes premiere of Taxi Driver, which she attended despite fear of success.

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Jodie Foster, the Oscar-winning actress, says Hollywood nearly changed her into someone unrecognizable, prompting her to step away after turning 50.
She recalls a moment on set when she realized she was becoming an 'a--hole'.
Foster gained fame at age 12 and no longer pursues Hollywood approval.
She described a childhood memory of her puppy's death before the Cannes premiere of Taxi Driver, which she attended despite fear of success.