No. Jodie Foster did not know Hinckley at all. It was John Hinckley's personal obsession with her that he said caused him to make the assassination attempt.
U. S. President Ronald Reagan.
Jodie Foster
Yes, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981 with the goal of impressing actress Jodie Foster. Hinckley was obsessed with Foster and believed that by carrying out this act, he could gain her attention and affection. However, it is important to note that Hinckley's motives were rooted in his personal delusions, and there is no evidence to suggest that Jodie Foster had any knowledge or involvement in his actions.
John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981.
John Hinckley wanted to impress Jodie Foster and become famous.
John Hinckley, Jr seriously wounded Reagan. He was trying to impress his idol, Jodie Foster.
No- not quite. Hinckley seriously wounded Ronald Reagan but did not kill him.
It is difficult to determine a single individual, as there have been numerous examples throughout history. However, individuals who engaged in violent expressions of suitorship include John Hinckley Jr., who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan to impress actress Jodie Foster, and Richard Lawrence, who attempted to assassinate President Andrew Jackson after his advances towards a woman were rejected.
The Ronald Reagan assassination attempt was carried out by John Hinckley Jr. He was found not guilty on insanity. John Hinckley Jr. was obsessed with the young actress Jodie Foster and tried to impress her by shooting Reagan.
Ronald Reagan
John Hinckley Junior shot Ronell Reagan is he still in jail
John Hinckley, Jr. is the person that attempted an assasination on Ronald Reagan in 1981.