Jodie Foster’s son Charlie makes a rare appearance at the SAG Awards ceremony, walking the red carpet with his mother and sparking interest in his budding acting career.
Jodie Foster brought her son, Charles ‘Charlie’ Bernard Foster, 26, as her plus-one to the 2025 SAG Awards on Sunday, Feb. 23, in Los Angeles, Calif., marking a rare night out for the famous mom and her eldest child.
Jodie Foster is a renowned American actress, director, and producer.
Born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, she began her acting career at the age of three.
Foster rose to fame with her roles in films such as 'Taxi Driver' (1976) and 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), for which she won two Academy Awards.
She has also directed several films, including 'The Beaver' (2011) and 'Money Monster' (2016).
Foster is known for her versatility and dedication to her craft.
Jodie Foster was born on November 19, 1962, in Los Angeles, California.
Her mother, Brandy Foster, was a film producer and her father, Lucius Foster III, was an Air Force officer.
Jodie has two older brothers, Buddy and Conner, who are both involved in the entertainment industry.
She also has a younger sister, Lisa, who is a businesswoman.
Mother-Son Duo Stuns on Red Carpet
Charlie walked the SAGs red carpet with his famous mom, Jodie Foster, 62, who wore a stunning beaded and burgundy gown. Wearing her short hair straight, Foster accessorized with two bold cuffed bracelets and a large ring — but her best addition was her date. Charlie looked handsome in a classic dark suit with a white dress shirt and a black bow tie.
Charlie’s Acting Career Takes Off

Foster shares Charlie and her other son, Christopher ‘Kit’ Bernard Foster, 23, with her former partner, Cydney Bernard. Despite trying to keep his sons out of the public eye and the industry, “I guess I just didn’t want them to know me that way,” Foster explained during an appearance on “The View” last year. ‘I wanted them to know me as their mom and the person who went away to work and stuff.’ Not only did he act in several plays in school, but he stole the show when his mom appeared on “Jimmy Fallon’s ‘The Tonight Show’ in January 2024.”
Charlie Foster is a young and talented American actor, born on January 12, 1995.
He rose to fame with his breakout role as 'Ethan' in the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy'.
Foster's acting career took off after he appeared in several short films and indie projects.
He has also made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as 'NCIS: Los Angeles' and 'Grey's Anatomy'.
With his versatility and range, Charlie Foster is quickly becoming a sought-after actor in the entertainment industry.
Jodie Foster’s Acceptance Speech
After winning the award for best actress in a miniseries or motion picture for “True Detective” in January, Foster gave her sons a shout-out during her acceptance speech. ‘I just want to thank my family. Because Kit, my scientist son, and Charlie, my actor son who’s starting his career, hopefully you understand the joy, such joy, that comes from doing really hard, meaningful, good work,’ Foster shared. “So my boys, I love you, and this, of course, is for you.”
Jodie Foster’s Secret Past
In 2024, the Oscar winner shared that she sheltered her kids from her acting career, letting Charlie and Kit believe that she was a construction worker during their childhood. “I guess I just didn’t want them to know me that way,” Foster explained during an appearance on “The View” last year.