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Jodie Foster Defends Her Private Path to Fame and Sexuality

Jodie Foster has defended her lifelong approach to fame and privacy, insisting she had to navigate stardom "her way" to maintain her dignity. The actress, who faced years of criticism for not being more open about her sexuality, contrasted her path with that of other pioneers while praising former co-star Kristen Stewart's bravery. Foster publicly addressed her sexuality for the first time during a 2013 Golden Globes acceptance speech. She reflected on her early career mindset, believing her role was to make others happy and endure hardship without complaint.

Key Points: Jodie Foster on Fame, Privacy, and Her Way to Stardom

  • Defended her private approach to fame
  • Was criticized for not being open about sexuality
  • Praised Kristen Stewart's bravery
  • Opened up about sexuality in 2013
  • Contrasted her path with other pioneers
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Jodie Foster talks about how she approached fame 'her way'

Jodie Foster discusses her guarded approach to fame and sexuality, praising Kristen Stewart's bravery while defending her own private path in Hollywood.

"I had to do it my way. You like me as someone who has my dignity. - Jodie Foster"

Los Angeles, Jan 8

Hollywood actress Jodie Foster first found fame as a child star, but the star insists she's never chased the spotlight.

"I had to do it my way. You like me as someone who has my dignity. You can't strip it away from me and then have me remain the me that I am," Foster told variety.com.

The 63-year-old actress was widely criticised for years for not being more open about her sexuality. However, the veteran film star has defended her approach to stardom, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: "Thank God there were the wonderful pioneers that were out there changing the world. That's true of the Civil Rights Movement, and yet you have Denzel Washington, who just made movies. Are we mad at him? Does everyone have to?"

Despite this, Foster praised Kristen Stewart, her former co-star, for having the bravery to speak out on social issues.

The actress said: "She is brave. She had parents that were brave. And she was given the keys to bravery. I didn't know that I would ever have them. I thought my role was to make other people happy, and to eat s***. I was the right person to put in rubber boots at 20 degrees below zero, because I was never going to complain."

She opened up about her sexuality for the first time in 2013, when she accepted the Cecil B DeMille lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes.

The movie star said during her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes: "I already did my coming out about a thousand years ago, back in the stone age. In those very quaint days when a fragile young girl would open up to trusted friends and family, coworkers and then gradually, proudly, to everyone who knew her."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Her point about Denzel Washington is interesting. Not every actor has to be an activist. Some just want to act. In India, we expect our stars to comment on everything, but maybe that's not fair.
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Aditya G
"I thought my role was to make other people happy, and to eat s***." Wow, that line hits hard. The pressure on child stars must be insane, in Hollywood or Bollywood. Glad she found her voice on her own terms.
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Sarah B
While I respect her journey, I do think when you have a platform, using it for social good is important. She praises Kristen Stewart for being brave, which is a bit of a mixed message. Everyone's path is different, I suppose.
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Kavya N
Coming out "a thousand years ago... in the stone age" – what a way to put it! Times have changed so much. It's a good reminder that progress is made by both the loud pioneers and the quiet ones living their truth.
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Michael C
A fantastic actress and an even more impressive person. Her filmography speaks for itself. The work is what lasts, not the tabloid headlines. More power to her for focusing on her craft.

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