At the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025, Jodie Foster attended the premiere of A Private Life (Vie privée), her first French-speaking leading role. She appeared in a French-language psychological thriller directed by Rebecca Zlotowski, portraying Lilian Steiner, a Paris-based therapist investigating her patient’s apparent suicide.
Foster’s presence was marked by elegant understatement: she wore a refined ensemble complemented by natural makeup and subtle styling, letting the role and her performance speak for themselves.
The film premiered out of competition on the Croisette and received a standing ovation, underscoring Foster’s seamless return to Cannes—a place where her career began—and her strong connection to European cinema and creative freedom.