Cybill Shepherd is an American actress and former model, born on February 18, 1950. She gained fame for her roles in films like "The Last Picture Show" and the TV series "Moonlighting." In Martin Scorsese's 1976 film "Taxi Driver," Shepherd played Betsy, a campaign worker for a presidential candidate. Betsy becomes the object of Travis Bickle's (Robert De Niro) obsession, representing an idealized figure in his troubled mind. Her role is pivotal in highlighting Travis's descent into madness and his disconnection from reality.