Jodie Foster to Receive Hand and Footprint Tribute in Hollywood

Celebrated actress Jodie Foster, renowned for her illustrious career and recent standout performances in “Nyad” and “True Detective: Night Country,” is set to be honored with a prestigious hand and footprint ceremony during the TCM Classic Film Festival.

Scheduled for Friday, April 19, as part of the 15th annual event, Foster, 61, will etch her legacy in the cement courtyard of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

Reflecting on Foster’s remarkable career trajectory, TCM host Ben Mankiewicz remarked, “Jodie Foster deserves a hand and footprint ceremony solely for her work in 1976 alone — films she made when she was 13 years old — Taxi Driver, Bugsy Malone, Freaky Friday, and The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane. You could see her range already.”

He continued, emphasizing Foster’s versatility, “Nearly 50 years later, we have an answer to this question: ‘What is a Jodie Foster character?’ The answer is: There is nothing she can’t play.”

Highlighting Foster’s Oscar-winning performances in “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Accused,” Mankiewicz lauded her ability to embody diverse roles with authenticity and depth.

In addition to her acting prowess, Foster’s accomplishments as a filmmaker, both in television and film, further underscore her multifaceted talent, including her directorial work in the beloved Thanksgiving classic “Home for the Holidays” (1995).

As part of the tribute, a screening of “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) will be presented at the festival, with Foster herself offering insights and reflections on the iconic film.

Foster joins an esteemed list of honorees at the TCM Classic Film Festival, including luminaries such as Peter O’Toole, Kim Novak, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin, cementing her status as an indelible figure in the annals of cinema history.