21. Jodie Foster

Who would have thought that Jodie Foster grew up as a child star? The multi-awarded actress got a start in Hollywood by appearing in TV shows like The Courtship of Eddie’s Father as well as The Doris Day Show. She was cast in numerous commercials until her debut on TV in the series, Mayberry R.F.D. Her performance in the film Taxi Driver got her a nomination in the Academy Award in the Best Supporting Actress category, which was also the start of her breakthrough in Hollywood.

She did return to studying and even earned her degree in English Literature from Yale University. Though Foster did not undergo any professional training as an actress, she received two Oscars for her work in The Accused and in The Silence of the Lambs, where she played the role of Clarice Starling. Aside from being an actress, Foster is also a director, though she regrets not making enough films.