Jodie Foster was pressured to support her family as a child star

Jodie Foster revealed she was the primary breadwinner for portions of her childhood in a new interview. Foster felt pressure from her mom in her early career. ‘There was no other income’ for Foster, who was the main breadwinner in the early years of her career.

Jodie Foster claims before 'Barbie,' women directors were a 'risk' in Hollywood. Foster says success of "Barbie" movie was a "new" development for female directors. Foster: 'Barbies' success was a 'new' development for women directors.

Jodie Foster kept Hollywood career secret from kids: 'I didn't want them to know me that way' 'True Detective' actress kept her acting career a secret from her sons. As a result, they believed her to have a very different job. Foster says she 'didn't want her kids to know her as much as I did'

Jodie Foster turned down playing Princess Leia in "Star Wars" Foster was almost set to play Princess Leia. Foster said she turned down the role in the movie. Foster: "I'm not sure what I want to do with that role" Foster: 'I'm glad to have had that role, but I'm not happy to have that'

Jodie Foster confirmed she was asked to play Princess Leia in "Star Wars" Foster joked she might have made the character's famous hair different. She joked she may have made Princess Leia's hair different to the character. Foster turned down the role as Princess Leia.