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Chloe Moretz In “Taxi Driver”-Styled Spread

Julie GersteinOctober 13, 2011 //

In the 1976 film “Taxi Driver,” Jodie Foster plays Iris, a teenage prostitute with whom Robert DeNiro’s Travis Bickle forms a bond. The film–and Foster–received criticism for having such a young girl play the role: Foster was just 13 at the time. Still, apparently fashion mag Harper’s Bazaar finds “Taxi Driver”‘s central relationship not creepy, but sweet–which is why they’ve posed teen actress Chloe Moretz here with Keanu Reeves in a scene reminiscent of the film. Moretz, only 14, admitted that she’s still too young to appreciate “Taxi Driver.” “My mom won’t let me watch it,” she told the magazine. Maybe she shouldn’t be emulating the character then, either? [Harper's Bazaar]

Jodie Foster: Even Women Studio Execs See Female Directors As A Risk

MoviefoneApril 24, 2011 //

Jodie Foster is one of the few successful working actress/directors, so she’s the logical person to ask, “Why aren’t there more women directors out there?”

While out promoting her upcoming film “The Beaver,” Foster shrugged off the idea that Hollywood is making a concerted effort to block women from getting behind the camera.

“I don’t think it’s a plot and these guys sat around and said, ‘Let’s keep these women out,’” Foster told the LA Times. “I think it’s like race psychology. When a producer hires a director, you’re hiring away your control completely. When you give that amount of power up, you want them to look like you and talk like you and think like you and it’s scary when they don’t, because what’s gonna happen? I’m gonna hand over $60 million to somebody I don’t know.”

But even when you’re not talking about “the guys” sitting around, Foster says women execs think along the same lines. Read more… Keep reading »

First Look: The Poster For Mel Gibson’s “The Beaver,” Which Will Probably Never Hit The Big Screen

Amelia McDonell-ParryNovember 4, 2010 //

One of the victims of Mel Gibson’s fall from grace after being caught on tape threatening ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva? The Jodie Foster-directed “The Beaver,” which stars the racial slur-shouting actor. The film’s release has been put on indefinite hiatus as a result, but a poster for the film has made it onto the internet. The words written on the index card in Mel’s hand indicate his character is just as looney as he is. [ONTD] Keep reading »

3 Famous Ladies Accused Of Throwing Punches

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comOctober 8, 2010 //

I feel like we’re in one of those cartoon episodes where the bad guy puts something in the water supply to make everyone angry. Because this morning, in rapid succession, I saw three stories about famous ladies getting aggro. First, the least believable of the stories: A 17-year-old claims that Jodie Foster attacked him in a parking lot in May. Keep reading »

Jodie Foster Will Remain Mel Gibson’s BFF

Ami AngelowiczSeptember 22, 2010 //

“The second I met him, I said, ‘I will love [Mel Gibson] for the rest of my life,’ … When you love a friend, you don’t abandon them when they’re struggling … But more importantly, he is and has been a true and loyal friend. I hope I can get him through this dark moment.”

—Jodie Foster in the October issue of More magazine. I think Jodie needs a refresher course on the concepts of “toxic friendships” and “dealbreakers.” [Celebitchy] Keep reading »

Quickies: Jodie Foster Accused Of Battery & Natalee Holloway’s Body Could Finally Be Found

Lauren GoldJune 11, 2010 //
  • Step off, Jodie Foster! The actress has been accused of battery by a 17-year-old boy who may have been a paparazzo. Be careful whom you talk to in parking lots. [PopEater]
  • The new season of Oxygen‘s “Dance Your Ass Off” kicks off this Monday. Watch to see the new contestants who will try to dance their way to thinner physiques. [Oxygen]
  • Channel your inner hippie: Tie-dye looks are perfect for summertime, so bust out your groovy gear and wear your colors with peace and pride. [Lemondrop]

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I Wanna Dress Like: Jodie Foster In “Taxi Driver”

Annika HarrisMarch 27, 2009 //

Most women don’t want to dress like a 14-year-old prostitute from the ’70s, but Jodie Foster’s look as Iris Steensma in “Taxi Driver” is rather tame and stylish by today’s standards. We’d never condone crop tops, but we love her high-waist short shorts, platform sandals, and big floppy hat. These three outfits totally fit in with the season’s trends and will look effortless on a hot day. Keep reading »

Star Couplings: Tom Cruise Drives His Way In Mr. Holmes’ Heart

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 15, 2008 //
  • So Tom Cruise is trying to win over Katie Holmes’ dad by buying her a ridiculously expensive golf membership at his club so she can play there with her pops. How about just not being a weirdo, Tom? [News.com.au]

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    Breaking! Jodie Foster Isn’t Straight!

    Amelia McDonell-ParryDecember 6, 2007 //

    Finally, Oscar winner Jodie Foster has (almost) come out of the closet. She acknowledged her life partner of 20 years at an awards gala this week, calling her “beautiful Cydney [Bernard] who sticks with me through all the rotten and the bliss.” Seriously, this is the best kept secret since Ellen and Rosie admitted to being card carrying dykes. We haven’t muttered a “Duh!” this emphatically since the world found out there were no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. It’s about time Jodie! [After Ellen] Keep reading »