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Jodie Foster: De Niro Was Boring at 12!
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Foster found Robert De Niro uninteresting as a child actor.
- She realized the depth of acting through improvisation.
- Foster eventually took on interviews for 'Taxi Driver' in French.
Jodie Foster recounted her early experiences working with Robert De Niro on 'Taxi Driver,' admitting he was quite boring to her as a 12-year-old due to his Method acting. She shared that De Niro's eventual explanation of improvisation led to a profound realization about acting and character development, marking a significant epiphany for her.
Foster also detailed her first trip to the Cannes Film Festival for 'Taxi Driver,' noting that her mother insisted on her attendance and they funded their own travel. She humorously recalled De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Martin Scorsese being too fearful of the film's violent reception to leave their rooms, leaving her to conduct all press interviews in French.
The actress expressed a preference for strong, central roles and a desire to make meaningful films. Reflecting on her career, Foster observed a recent increase in opportunities with female directors after a long period of scarcity, highlighting the challenges women face in securing large-budget film projects.
