Cydney Bernard was Jodie Foster's partner, and they were together for 15 years before their relationship ended. While they were together, the couple welcomed two sons and have had an excellent co-parenting relationship since their separation.

Alicia Christian Foster, known as Jodie Foster, is an actress, director, and producer who started her Hollywood career as a commercial model when she was two. Born on November 19, 1962, she made her acting debut in 1968.

She is known for her roles in "The Accused," "The Silence of the Lambs," "The Mauritanian," "Carnage," "Contact," "Five Corners," "Nell," "Little Man Tate," "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane," "Taxi Driver," and more.

At the peak of her career in the early 1990s, Jodie started dating Cydney, but they worked hard to keep their relationship private.

They were sometimes seen together in public, and every time they stepped out, they would be surrounded by paparazzi who wanted to know more about their relationship.

After over a decade, the couple split, but they maintained a loving friendship. In 2013, Cydney's ex-partner called her a righteous soul sister while accepting the Cecil B DeMille award at the Golden Globes. Jodie said Cydney was the deepest love of her life.

She also referred to her as an ex-partner in love while being her most beloved BFF, ski buddy, heroic co-parent, confessor, and more. The actress remarked that their friendship had lasted two decades.

Charles Bernard Foster and Cydney Bernard at the premiere of "Meet the Robinsons" on March 25, 2007, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images

Cydney Was Involved in the Movie Industry before Sacrificing It for Family

Cydney, born on March 30, 1953, in the United States, was also in the entertainment industry. She has worked as a production manager, production coordinator, producer, and more.

Despite the end of their relationship, Cydney and Jodie have been on good terms.

She is not the only member of her family who has worked in the same industry. Her older brother, Dustin Bernard, has also worked as a production assistant, production manager, and producer.

Some movies and series she has worked on include "A Mom for Christmas," "Sommersby," "Cold Feet," "A Girl Thing," "Ratz," "The Client," "Loch Ness," "The L Word," "Bean," and more.

Despite a growing career in the industry, Cydney sacrificed it all for her family. While her ex-partner gave birth to the kids, she preferred staying home and caring for them.

However, she still maintained an active lifestyle by participating in yoga. She also had healthy dietary habits, including preparing their family's meals from scratch using organic food.

Cydney's Love Life Was Always a Mystery

Cydney met her ex-partner while working as a production coordinator on the set of "Sommersby." At the time, Jodie had starred as Laurel Sommersby in the 1993 romantic period drama movie alongside Richard Gere.

The couple welcomed their first son Charles Bernard Foster on July 20, 1998, and their second son, Kit Bernard Foster, on September 29, 2001.

Kit Bernard Foster, Jodie Foster, and Charles Bernard Foster at the 2016 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards on October 28, 2016, in Beverly Hills | Source: Getty Images

Despite the end of their relationship, Cydney and Jodie have been on good terms and were often seen cozily spending time together as they had an amicable friendship.

In May 2013, they were seen hugging as they met up for coffee, and in November of the same year, the actress helped her ex-partner unpack furniture from the back of her vehicle.

They both take part in raising their sons, so they often can be seen co-parenting. In May 2013, they were seen strolling through a parking lot with their first son.

Cydney's Split from Jodie Came All of a Sudden

When news broke in 2008 that Cydney and Jodie had split after 15 years together, some fans were shocked. One fan said:

"Look, everyone thought that Jodie and Cydney were forever. This was a romance which sailed totally under the radar and was completely happy. People are astonished that Jodie has dumped her."

Immediately, some fans assumed the actress was undergoing a mid-life crisis. Despite media speculations, the couple handled their split well and never had any legal issues.

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