Kate Burton recently shared a unique story from her past, revealing that she once rented a unit to Jodie Foster while they were both students at Yale University. This encounter took place in New Haven, Connecticut during the early 1980s, when Kate was a graduate student and Jodie was an undergraduate.
Jodie Foster’s Yale Years and Early Career
Jodie Foster, known for her acclaimed performance in Taxi Driver alongside Robert De Niro, studied African-American Literature at Yale beginning in 1980. She graduated magna cum laude in 1985, having already earned her first Oscar nomination prior to completing her degree. During this time, she lived in one of the housing units owned by Kate Burton near the university campus.
Kate Burton Reflects on Jodie Foster’s Talent
Kate Burton commented on Foster’s impressive abilities both as a young actress and as a professional.
“She was my tenant at Yale, I was her landlord, because she was an undergraduate and I was a graduate student,”
Kate recalled to People. The Grey’s Anatomy alum also praised Foster, saying,
“She was the most incredible child actor that has ever existed — and she’s got an extraordinary career.”
Upcoming Projects and Continuing Careers
Currently, Kate Burton is promoting her new Netflix thriller series, The Beast in Me, which will premiere on November 13. The show stars Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, adding to the notable projects linked to both actresses’ enduring success in the entertainment industry.
