Jodie Foster production, and he later credited her for helping him define the character. Released in February 1991, "The Silence of the Lambs" became one of the biggest hits of the year, grossing close to $273 million, with a positive critical reception. Foster received largely positive reviews and won Academy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA awards for her portrayal of Starling; "Silence" won five Academy Awards overall, becoming one of the few films to win in all main categories. In contrast, some reviewers criticized the film as misogynist for its focus on brutal murders of women, and homophobic due to its portrayal of
Michael Foster (agent) campaign. His election agent was Jude Robinson. He was endorsed by his celebrity clients Hugh Grant, Ross Kemp, and Alan Davies. After being selected, Foster tossed his phone across a table during the filming of "Sunday Politics", hitting Conservative MP Sheryll Murray in the wrist; he apologised and said it was not deliberate. His Mebyon Kernow opponent Loveday Jenkin accused Foster of threatening her at a hustings, which he said was untrue. Foster increased the Labour vote, but the Conservative candidate won the seat by 7000 votes. After Jeremy Corbyn won the Labour leadership in 2015, Foster heckled him at