Jodie Foster is an American actress, director, and producer who has been in the film industry for over four decades. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Silence of the Lambs, Taxi Driver, and The Accused. She has won two Academy Awards for Best Actress and has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards. She has also directed several films, including Little Man Tate and Home for the Holidays. Foster has been a major influence in the film industry and is considered one of the most successful female filmmakers of all time.