Author: EL PAÍS

On March 30, 1981, just 70 days into Ronald Reagan’s presidency, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate him. Though not politically motivated, Hinckley was infatuated with actress Jodie Foster after seeing her in a movie. Foster recently opened up about the trauma she endured as a result of this event, which halted her theater career for over 40 years. Reflecting on the incident, Foster recalls a terrifying moment during a play after the assassination attempt, which further traumatized her. Despite her love for theater, Foster struggled to commit to performing on stage again due to the lasting impact of Hinckley’s…