The phrase “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” certainly applies to Charles “Charlie” Bernard Foster and Jodie Foster. The mother-son duo first made headlines when the “Taxi Driver” star announced his birth in July 1998. At the time, Foster had tongues wagging after she didn’t reveal his father’s identity and stated her plans to raise Charlie as a single mother. While it was later revealed that she welcomed her son with her ex-partner, Cydney Bernard, she consistently made an effort never to let him get too close to the peering eyes of the public.
But despite his sheltered upbringing, Charlie has grown to be a talented young man who has also been bitten by the acting bug. During his time at Yale University, the eldest Bernard Foster child took part in an array of productions on campus, including “Our New World” and “Spring Awakening,” according to Yale College Arts. In his brief biography, Charlie also described himself as a theater geek and revealed his passion for improv. While Charlie and Jodie share a love for acting, they don’t share the same height. In May 2023, the two were spotted walking through Manhattan with Jodie’s wife, Alexandra Hedison. In photos taken by the Daily Mail, Charlie appeared to be the same height as Alexandra, who stands at 5’10, compared to Jodie’s 5’3 height. During Jodie’s January 2024 appearance on “The Tonight Show,” Jimmy Fallon also described Charlie as a tall guy.
