Jodie Foster Comes Out!
I never thought I'd see this day, Jodie Foster has come out as a lesbian. Jodie Foster was presented with a women in leadership award by the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday.
In her acceptance speech, Jodie thanked “my beautiful Cydney who sticks with me through all the rotten and the bliss.” Cydney Bernard has long been thought to be Jodie Foster's partner. The two co-parent two children.
Although the gay media has long speculated about Jodie Foster's homosexuality, she has kept her private life very private. Out magazine featured Jodie Foster on the cover earlier this year in an article about why gays in Hollywood don't come out.
In our Lesbian Life Poll, you have overwhelmingly voted that you thought Jodie Foster was a lesbian. Now we know for sure.
For now, we can only speculate as to why she came out. Perhaps it was because her children are getting older and she didn't want them to think there was anything wrong with being gay--no reason to hide it. Perhaps she was simply sick and tired of life in the closet. Perhaps she decided to take control and out herself before someone else did. Whatever her reasons, we are pleased that Jodie found the courage to be true to herself. Thank you Jodie Foster.
Has Jodie Foster inspired you to come out of the closet? Read this before you come out of the closet.
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Comments
GO JODIE!
Just because she hadn’t publicly mentioned her sexual orientation in the past doesn’t mean that she was in the closet.
Somehow I do agree with voice of reason. Sometimes blurting it out has no sense.
Then who actually knows what is best to do and when to do it.
Jodie thought now is the best time to come out or simply it came out naturally as in any other relationship when one feels serene and safe about one’s life.
Did Jodie actually say the words “I am a lesbian”? If not, then she might be bisexual. It’s not because she’s in a relationship with a woman that she’s gay.
Good for you, Jodie! It is so freeing to be who you are and not worry about the reaction of the world.
To thine own self be true!
Rock on, Jodie! Proud to call you one of our own.
Just because you found another person who acts against nature and is GODless doesn’t mean your scoring any points on the day of Judgement. All will stand before the throne and some will fall…and be without excuse.
Yeah! She is a great role model for all. You go girl!
=>Daniel – Glad you commented, so we can point other readers who might be affected by your words, over to our podcast and especially episode #23 Homosexuality and the Bible (and #36, Gargantuan Coming Out Episode). Today, just as in the past days during the fight over slavery and women’s rights, the Bible is being misused and abused to justify the mistreatment of people.
=>voice of reason, and jen — Agree with your points. Thanks for posting them!
And still, it does help in making “being gay” or “being bisexual” simply OKAY in our society (as it should be, and as it is in others), to have Jodie Foster, with her reputation and visibility, speak of her relationship with openness and normality. For that, we’re thankful!
I think it’s smashing that Jodie has come out. She obviously thought the time was right for her… and at the end of the day it is her decision.
This straight man applauds you.
I tend to agree with Jen. Did she actually say the words? I understand all of the speculation over the years and the desire to confirm, etc. But for all we know, Cydney could be a close friend. In our anxiousness for that confirmation, are we too quick to cling to any morsel that may sound like what we want something to be?
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Have to agree with Jen. If Jodie Foster says she’s a lesbian then fine she’s a lesbian. Jodie Foster publicly acknowledges her relationship with another woman – that does not necessarily mean she is a lesbian.
Consider that other fine actress Saffron Burrows – bisexual in a lesbian relationship.
Lesbian Life you are guilty of making biphobic assumptions and should make an apology.
I’m bi btw & frankly I’m feeling disgusted by your reporting.
yeah… and being a woman, having a relationship with a man and having kids makes you straight…
Everyone’s a bit bi anyway…
Was that her coming out ?? To me it does not sound like a definitive coming out to me but some are so desperate for her to come out hopefully it satisfies those people.
she’s super cool! i just saw the brave one. ultra hotness!!!!!!
Who cares? I have absolutely no idea why people are so interested in and enamored with other people’s sexual orientation. Are your lives so boring or are you so weak that you need others to validate your own existence. be yourself but keep it to yourself!