Jane Fonda

Date of Birth: December 21, 1937

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Jane Fonda is an American actress, political activist, and former fashion model, widely recognized for her diverse career in film, her outspoken activism, and her influence on fitness culture. Born into a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, she is the daughter of legendary actor Henry Fonda and socialite Frances Ford Seymour. Jane Fonda began her acting career in the 1960s with a series of successful films such as “Barbarella” and “Cat Ballou.” She won her first Academy Award for Best Actress in 1971 for her role in “Klute,” followed by a second win for “Coming Home” in 1978. Fonda’s career spans over six decades, and she has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films, including “9 to 5,” “On Golden Pond,” and “The China Syndrome.” Beyond her acting prowess, Jane Fonda is known for her political activism, particularly during the Vietnam War, and her support for feminist causes. She also revolutionized the fitness industry with her series of workout videos in the 1980s. In her later years, Fonda continued to act, starring in the popular Netflix series “Grace and Frankie.”

5 Interesting Facts about Jane Fonda

1. Jane Fonda was blacklisted in Hollywood for her anti-Vietnam War activism, earning her the nickname “Hanoi Jane.”

2. She has released over 20 workout videos, books, and audio programs, which have sold over 17 million copies collectively.

3. Fonda has been married three times: to French film director Roger Vadim, activist Tom Hayden, and media mogul Ted Turner.

4. She co-founded the Women’s Media Center in 2005, an organization that aims to amplify women’s voices in the media.

5. Jane Fonda was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2014, recognizing her contributions to the film industry.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jane Fonda

1. “You don’t learn from successes; you don’t learn from awards; you don’t learn from celebrity; you only learn from wounds and scars and mistakes and failures. And that’s the truth.”

2. “It’s never too late—never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.”

3. “We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole.”

4. “If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by reflecting that no career is without them.”

5. “To be a revolutionary you have to be a human being. You have to care about people who have no power.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Jane Fonda’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Jane Fonda has three children: 1. Vanessa Vadim, born in 1968, with her first husband Roger Vadim. 2. Troy Garity, born in 1973, with her second husband Tom Hayden. 3. Mary Luana Williams, an adopted African-American daughter, whom she began fostering in the early 1980s.