20 Times a movie was saved by a female lead

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"Memory" Red Carpet - The 80th Venice International Film Festival - Source: Getty
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15. Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Jodie Foster (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)
Jodie Foster (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images)

Jodie Foster gave The Silence of the Lambs its emotional center. The story leaned heavily on the menace of Hannibal Lecter, but Foster balanced that with her portrayal of Clarice Starling. She made Clarice strong yet vulnerable, which gave depth to her interactions with Lecter. Foster’s performance kept the film grounded and relatable. Without her, the movie might have felt cold or overly focused on its villain. Foster’s portrayal added humanity to the story. Her work made it a lasting landmark in cinema.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal
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