History of Jane Fonda in Timeline

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Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda is a celebrated American actress and activist with a career spanning over six decades. A recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She has also been recognized with lifetime achievement awards such as the Honorary Palme d'Or, AFI Life Achievement Award, Golden Lion, Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, solidifying her status as a film icon.

1962: "Miss Army Recruiting" title

In 1962, Fonda was given the honorary title of "Miss Army Recruiting" by the Pentagon.

December 1963: Relationship with Roger Vadim

In December 1963, Fonda became romantically involved with French film director Roger Vadim.

1963: Last Broadway Appearance Before 2009

Prior to her return to Broadway in 2009, Jane Fonda's last appearance on Broadway was in 1963.

August 14, 1965: Marriage to Roger Vadim

On August 14, 1965, Fonda married French film director Roger Vadim at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas.

1966: Lawsuit against Playboy

In 1966, Jane Fonda filed a lawsuit against Playboy.

1967: NSA Monitoring Begins

In 1967, The United States National Security Agency (NSA) began monitoring Jane Fonda's communications as part of Project MINARET.

September 28, 1968: Birth of Vanessa Vadim

On September 28, 1968, Fonda and Roger Vadim's daughter, Vanessa Vadim, was born in Boulogne-Billancourt.

1969: Support of Alcatraz Island Occupation

In 1969, Jane Fonda supported the Occupation of Alcatraz Island by members of the American Indian Movement. This occupation was intended to highlight the government's failures regarding treaty rights and advocate for greater Indigenous sovereignty.

March 1970: Separation Reports

In March 1970, reports of Fonda and Vadim's separation surfaced, which her spokesman initially denied.

May 4, 1970: Appearance at University of New Mexico and Protest

On May 4, 1970, Jane Fonda spoke at the University of New Mexico about G.I. rights and issues. Following criticism about not addressing the Kent State shooting, she joined a protest march on the home of university president Ferrel Heady.

November 2, 1970: Arrest at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

On November 2, 1970, Jane Fonda was arrested at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on suspicion of drug trafficking after returning from an anti-war speaking tour in Canada. The charges were dropped when the pills were confirmed to be vitamins.

1970: Fonda's 1970 arrest mugshot

In 1970, Fonda was arrested and had a mugshot taken.

1970: Fonda and Kerry at Anti-War Rally

In 1970, Jane Fonda and John Kerry were present in the same crowd at an anti-war rally, although they were not together on stage.

1970: Fonda Supports Native American Group

In 1970, Jane Fonda went to Seattle to support a group of Native Americans led by Bernie Whitebear, who occupied part of Fort Lawton to secure land for services for the urban Indian population.

February 1971: Playboy ad in support of VVAW

As part of the settlement of a lawsuit Fonda filed against Playboy, the February 1971 issue contained a full-page ad in support of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW).

1971: Mentioned Performance in Klute

In 1971, Fonda's performance in Klute was raved by the public.

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1971: Formation of the FTA Tour

In 1971, Jane Fonda, along with Fred Gardner and Donald Sutherland, formed the FTA (Free The Army) tour, an anti-war road show.

July 1972: Visit to North Vietnam and Allegations of Dike Bombing

In July 1972, Jane Fonda visited North Vietnam, traveling to Hanoi and claiming that the United States had intentionally targeted the dike system along the Red River.

1972: Separation from Roger Vadim

By 1972, Fonda conceded that she and Roger Vadim were separated, though remaining friends.

1972: Funding and Organization of Indochina Peace Campaign

In 1972, Jane Fonda helped fund and organize the Indochina Peace Campaign, aiming to mobilize antiwar activists in the US.

1972: Tout Va Bien

In 1972, Jane Fonda starred in the movie Tout Va Bien.

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1972: Release of F.T.A. Movie

In 1972, the movie F.T.A., which was created from the dialogue from the tour, and contained strong, frank criticism of the war by servicemembers, was released.

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1972: Trip to North Vietnam

In a 60 Minutes interview, Jane Fonda states that she had no regrets about her trip to North Vietnam in 1972, with the exception of the anti-aircraft-gun photo.

January 19, 1973: Marriage to Tom Hayden

On January 19, 1973, three days after divorcing Vadim, Fonda married activist Tom Hayden in a free-form ceremony at her home.

July 7, 1973: Birth of Troy O'Donovan Garity

On July 7, 1973, Fonda and Tom Hayden's son, Troy O'Donovan Garity, was born in Los Angeles.

1973: Lacoste publishes analysis

In 1973, French geographer Yves Lacoste published an analysis which concluded the dike system was intentionally targeted in the eastern region of the delta, with bombs consistently targeting the most vulnerable concave sections, and resulted in critical sub-surface damage which left them vulnerable to failure in subsequent flooding.

1973: Comments on POWs

In 1973, Jane Fonda told The New York Times that while she was sure there were incidents of torture, she believed it was a lie that it was the policy of the Vietnamese and that it was systematic.

1973: NSA Monitoring Ends

In 1973, The United States National Security Agency (NSA) stopped monitoring Jane Fonda's communications as part of Project MINARET.

1973: Continuation of Indochina Peace Campaign

In 1973, the Indochina Peace Campaign continued to mobilize antiwar activists in the US after the Paris Peace Agreement.

1975: Withdrawal from Vietnam

In 1975, the United States withdrew from Vietnam.

1978: Funding the Campaign for Economic Democracy

In 1978, Fonda funded the Campaign for Economic Democracy, a California lobbying organization founded with her second husband Tom Hayden, using the proceeds from her exercise videos and books.

1978: Second Academy Award for 'Coming Home'

In 1978, Jane Fonda won her second Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Sally Hyde in 'Coming Home'. She also won her third Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, marking her second consecutive win. Additionally, she starred in 'Comes a Horseman' and had a supporting role in 'California Suite' in 1978.

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1979: Fonda Speaks Out for LGBTQ+ Rights

In 1979, Jane Fonda spoke out as an LGBTQ+ ally during an interview after the White Night Riots in San Francisco, addressing discrimination against the gay community.

1979: BAFTA Award and 'The Electric Horseman'

In 1979, Jane Fonda won her second BAFTA Award for Best Actress for 'The China Syndrome'. That same year, she also starred in 'The Electric Horseman' with Robert Redford. By the late 1970s, Motion Picture Herald ranked Fonda as Hollywood's most bankable actress.

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1980: '9 to 5' and 'On Golden Pond'

In 1980, Jane Fonda starred in '9 to 5' with Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton, which was a major success. She also purchased the screen rights to 'On Golden Pond', starring alongside her father, Henry Fonda, and Katharine Hepburn. Both films grossed over $100 million domestically in 1980.

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1981: Women in Film Crystal Award

In 1981, Fonda was awarded the Women in Film Crystal Award.

1982: Adoption of Mary Luana Williams

In 1982, Fonda and Hayden unofficially adopted an African-American teenager, Mary Luana Williams.

1982: Release of 'Jane Fonda's Workout'

In 1982, Jane Fonda released her first exercise video, 'Jane Fonda's Workout', inspired by her book. This video became the highest selling home video, selling over a million copies and influencing the purchase of VCRs.

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May 3, 1983: Agreement with Columbia Pictures

On May 3, 1983, Jane Fonda entered into a non-exclusive agreement with Columbia Pictures to star in or produce projects under her own banner, Jayne Development Corporation.

1984: Establishment of Hollywood Women's Political Committee

In 1984, Jane Fonda and Barbra Streisand, along with other women in the entertainment industry, established the Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC) to support Walter Mondale's presidential campaign.

1984: Emmy Award for The Dollmaker

In 1984, Jane Fonda won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for her portrayal in The Dollmaker.

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June 25, 1985: Renaming Production Company to Fonda Films

On June 25, 1985, Jane Fonda renamed her production company from Jayne Development Corporation to Fonda Films.

1985: Starring in Agnes of God

In 1985, Jane Fonda starred in the role of Dr. Martha Livingston in Agnes of God.

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1986: Starring in The Morning After

In 1986, Jane Fonda played an alcoholic actress in the thriller The Morning After. For her performance, she was nominated for another Academy Award for Best Actress.

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1986: HWPC Helps Turn the Senate Democratic

In 1986, The Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC) helped to turn the Senate Democratic.

1988: Separation from Tom Hayden

In 1988, Fonda and Hayden separated over the Christmas holiday.

1988: Regret Expressed in Interview

In a 1988 interview with Barbara Walters, Jane Fonda expressed regret for some of her comments and actions.

1989: Relationship with Lorenzo Caccialanza

In 1989, while estranged from Hayden, Fonda had a seven-month relationship with soccer player Lorenzo Caccialanza.

June 10, 1990: Divorce from Tom Hayden

On June 10, 1990, Fonda and Tom Hayden divorced in Santa Monica.

1990: Starring in Stanley & Iris

In 1990, Jane Fonda starred in the romantic drama 'Stanley & Iris' with Robert De Niro. It was her last film for 15 years.

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December 21, 1991: Marriage to Ted Turner

On December 21, 1991, Fonda married cable television tycoon and CNN founder Ted Turner at a ranch near Capps, Florida.

1991: Retirement from Film Industry

In 1991, after three decades in film, Jane Fonda announced her retirement from the film industry.

1992: HWPC helps elect a record number of women legislators

In 1992, the Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC) helped to elect a record number of women legislators, an achievement called the Year of the Woman.

1994: HWPC continues activism

Despite political setbacks, the Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC) continued its activism throughout 1994, pursuing the same political goals as Fonda and Streisand.

1994: Goodwill Ambassador

In 1994, the United Nations Population Fund made Fonda a Goodwill Ambassador.

1995: Workout Books and Audio Programs

By 1995, Jane Fonda had released five workout books and thirteen audio programs.

1996: HWPC continues activism through political setbacks

The Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC) continues its activism through political setbacks of 1996, pursuing the same political goals as Fonda and Streisand.

1997: Dissolution of HWPC

In 1997, the Hollywood Women's Political Committee (HWPC), described as the "single most-powerful entertainment group" in politics, dissolved.

2000: Separation from Ted Turner

In 2000, Fonda and Ted Turner separated.

May 22, 2001: Divorce from Ted Turner

On May 22, 2001, Fonda and Ted Turner divorced in Atlanta.

2001: Establishment of Jane Fonda Center

In 2001, Jane Fonda established the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health at Emory University in Atlanta to help prevent adolescent pregnancy through training and program development.

December 2002: Fonda Visits Israel and West Bank

In December 2002, Jane Fonda visited Israel and the West Bank, demonstrating against Israel's occupation and visiting hospitals and refugee camps as part of a tour to stop violence against women.

2002: Fonda Participates in V-Day Summit

In 2002, Fonda attended the first V-Day summit, a movement against violence against women, bringing together Eve Ensler, Afghan women oppressed by the Taliban, and a Kenyan activist campaigning against genital mutilation.

February 16, 2004: Fonda Leads March in Ciudad Juárez

On February 16, 2004, Jane Fonda, along with Sally Field and Eve Ensler, led a march through Ciudad Juárez, urging Mexico to provide resources to investigate the murders of women in the border city.

2004: Founding the Jane Fonda Foundation

In 2004, Fonda founded the Jane Fonda Foundation with one million dollars of her own money, serving as president, chair, director, and secretary, dedicating 10 hours each week to its operation.

2004: Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century award

In 2004, Fonda was awarded the Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century award.

2004: Fonda's Name Used Against John Kerry

In 2004, Jane Fonda's name was used as a disparaging epithet against John Kerry during the presidential election, with Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie calling Kerry a "Jane Fonda Democrat".

March 31, 2005: 60 Minutes Interview

In a 60 Minutes interview on March 31, 2005, Jane Fonda reiterated that she had no regrets about her trip to North Vietnam in 1972, with the exception of the anti-aircraft-gun photo.

April 5, 2005: Publication of "My Life So Far"

On April 5, 2005, Random House published Jane Fonda's autobiography, "My Life So Far", describing her life in three acts and her commitment to Christianity.

My Life So Far
My Life So Far

July 2005: Fonda Announces Anti-War Bus Tour

In July 2005, Jane Fonda announced plans for an anti-war bus tour in March 2006 with her daughter and families of military veterans to speak out against the Iraq War.

September 2005: Fonda Cancels Appearances on Galloway's Book Tour

In September 2005, Jane Fonda canceled appearances on George Galloway's U.S. book tour due to medical advice following hip surgery.

2005: Return to Screen with 'Monster-in-Law'

In 2005, Jane Fonda returned to the screen with the box office success 'Monster-in-Law', starring opposite Jennifer Lopez.

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2005: Cofounding of Women's Media Center

In 2005, Jane Fonda, along with Robin Morgan and Gloria Steinem, cofounded the Women's Media Center, an organization to amplify women's voices in the media.

2005: Assault at Book Signing

In 2005, Michael A. Smith spat chewing tobacco in Jane Fonda's face at a book-signing event for her autobiography, My Life So Far in Kansas City, Missouri, because he "consider[ed] it a debt of honor".

My Life So Far
My Life So Far

2005: Publication of Autobiography

In her 2005 autobiography, Jane Fonda wrote about being manipulated into sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun.

March 2006: Fonda Cancels Anti-War Bus Tour

In March 2006, Fonda canceled her planned anti-war bus tour due to concerns about diverting attention from Cindy Sheehan's activism.

September 17, 2006: Fonda Supports Feministiskt initiativ

In the days before September 17, 2006, Jane Fonda went to Sweden to support the political party Feministiskt initiativ in their election campaign.

January 27, 2007: Fonda Participates in Anti-War Rally

On January 27, 2007, Jane Fonda participated in an anti-war rally in Washington, D.C., advocating against the Iraq War and stating that "silence is no longer an option".

2007: Relationship with Lynden Gillis

From 2007 to 2008, Fonda was the companion of Lynden Gillis.

2007: Honorary Palme d'Or

In 2007, Fonda was awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or by Cannes Film Festival President Gilles Jacob for career achievement.

December 2008: Induction into California Hall of Fame

In December 2008, Fonda was inducted into the California Hall of Fame.

2008: Relationship with Lynden Gillis

From 2007 to 2008, Fonda was the companion of Lynden Gillis.

January 2009: Return to Broadway blog

In January 2009, Fonda began blogging about her return to Broadway, covering topics from Pilates to her excitement and fears.

September 2009: Fonda Protests Toronto Film Festival's Spotlight on Tel Aviv

In September 2009, Jane Fonda was among the signatories of a letter protesting the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival's spotlight on Tel Aviv, arguing that it was part of "the Israeli propaganda machine".

December 2009: Awards

In December 2009, Fonda received the National German Sustainability Award and the New York Women's Agenda Lifetime Achievement Award.

2009: Return to Broadway with '33 Variations'

In 2009, Jane Fonda returned to Broadway for the first time since 1963, playing Katherine Brandt in Moisés Kaufman's '33 Variations'. The role earned her a Tony nomination.

2009: Fonda alleges arrest orders from White House

In 2009, Jane Fonda wrote that she believes the arresting officer told her that he was acting on direct orders from the Nixon White House, hoping the scandal would ruin her respectability.

2009: Relationship with Richard Perry

In mid-2009, Fonda began a relationship with record producer Richard Perry.

November 2010: Lumpectomy

In November 2010, Fonda underwent a lumpectomy and recovered.

2010: Fitness Videos on DVD

In 2010, after a fifteen-year hiatus, Jane Fonda released two new fitness videos on DVD, aimed at an older audience.

2011: Publication of "Prime Time: Love, health, sex, fitness, friendship, spirit – making the most of all of your life"

In 2011, Fonda published the book "Prime Time: Love, health, sex, fitness, friendship, spirit – making the most of all of your life", which shares personal stories and perspectives on living well after 45.

Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit; Making the Most of All of Your Life by Jane Fonda (2011-08-11)
Prime Time: Love, Health, Sex, Fitness, Friendship, Spirit; Making the Most of All of Your Life by Jane Fonda (2011-08-11)

2011: Explanation on Official Website

In 2011, Jane Fonda posted an entry on her official website explaining the circumstances surrounding the photo of her sitting on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun.

2011: Starring in 'All Together' and 'Peace, Love and Misunderstanding'

In 2011, Jane Fonda starred in the drama 'All Together', her first film in French since 1972, and alongside Catherine Keener in 'Peace, Love and Misunderstanding', playing a hippie grandmother.

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2012: Recurring Role in 'The Newsroom'

In 2012, Jane Fonda began a recurring role as Leona Lansing in HBO's 'The Newsroom', receiving two Emmy nominations for her performance.

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2013: Role in 'The Butler'

In 2013, Jane Fonda played First Lady Nancy Reagan in 'The Butler'.

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2013: Revelation of NSA Monitoring

In 2013, it was revealed that Jane Fonda was one of approximately 1,600 Americans whose communications between 1967 and 1973 were monitored by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) as part of Project MINARET.

November 2014: Filming Completed on Grace and Frankie Season 1

In November 2014, filming was completed on the first season of the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

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2014: Fonda Reveals Mother's Abuse

In 2014, Fonda revealed that her mother was sexually abused as a child, possibly leading to her suicide.

2014: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 2014, Fonda was selected as the 42nd recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award.

May 8, 2015: Premiere of Grace and Frankie

On May 8, 2015, the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, premiered online.

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2015: Fonda Opposes Arctic Drilling

In 2015, Jane Fonda criticized President Barack Obama's decision to permit Arctic drilling at the Sundance Film Festival.

2015: Golden Globe Nomination for Youth and Appearances in Other Films

In 2015, Jane Fonda played an acting diva in Paolo Sorrentino's Youth, for which she earned a Golden Globe Award nomination. She also appeared in Fathers and Daughters in 2015.

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April 2016: Fonda Predicts Clinton's Presidency

In April 2016, Fonda predicted Hillary Clinton would become the first female president and foresaw a "violent backlash" and emphasized the need to change views on masculinity.

June 2016: Human Rights Campaign Video

In June 2016, Jane Fonda participated in a Human Rights Campaign video tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

January 2017: End of Relationship with Richard Perry

In January 2017, Fonda's relationship with record producer Richard Perry ended.

2017: Selling mugshot merchandise for charity

In 2017, Fonda began selling merchandise featuring her 1970 arrest mugshot on her website, with the proceeds benefiting GCAPP.

2017: Goldene Kamera lifetime achievement award

In 2017, Fonda received a Goldene Kamera lifetime achievement award.

2017: Merchandise Sales for Charity

In 2017, Jane Fonda began selling merchandise with her mugshot image to benefit the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential.

2017: Fonda Criticizes Justin Trudeau on Climate Commitments

In 2017, Jane Fonda criticized Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for allegedly betraying climate commitments and treaties with indigenous people made at the Paris Agreement.

2017: Fonda Criticizes Trump on Pipeline Construction

In 2017, Jane Fonda criticized President Donald Trump's mandate to resume construction of the North Dakota Pipelines, citing the lack of consent from affected Native American tribes.

2017: Fonda Discusses Sexual Abuse Experiences

In 2017, Jane Fonda revealed in an interview with People magazine that she had been raped, sexually abused as a child, and fired for refusing to sleep with her boss, emphasizing that these experiences were not her fault.

2017: Starring in 'Our Souls at Night'

In 2017, Jane Fonda starred in her fourth collaboration with Robert Redford in the romantic drama film 'Our Souls at Night'.

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September 2018: Mugshot as Poster Image

In September 2018, Jane Fonda's mugshot was used as the poster image for the HBO documentary "Jane Fonda in Five Acts", with a billboard erected in Times Square.

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September 24, 2018: Premiere of 'Jane Fonda in Five Acts'

On September 24, 2018, the HBO documentary 'Jane Fonda in Five Acts', which covers Fonda's life, premiered on HBO.

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2018: Views on seeking validation from men

In a 2018 interview, Fonda stated that up to age 62, she always felt she had to seek the validation of men to prove her worth, which she attributed to her mother's death. She also mentioned she is not dating anymore since turning 80.

April 2019: Removal of cancerous growths

In April 2019, Fonda revealed she had a cancerous growth removed from her lower lip the previous year and pre-melanoma growths removed from her skin.

September 2019: British Vogue cover and Hall of Fame induction

In September 2019, Fonda appeared on the cover of British Vogue and was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

October 2019: Fonda Arrested at Climate Change Protests

In October 2019, Jane Fonda was arrested multiple times protesting climate change outside the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., including arrests on October 11 with members of Oil Change International, on October 18 with Sam Waterston, and on October 25 with Ted Danson.

December 5, 2019: Fonda Explains Climate Position in Op-Ed

On December 5, 2019, Jane Fonda explained her position on climate change in a New York Times op-ed.

2019: Fonda Supports Environmental Organizations

Since at least 2019, Jane Fonda has supported global environmental organizations, including GreenFaith and 350.org, and spoke at the Fire Drill Fridays protest condemning the expansion of the fossil fuel industry.

March 2020: Fonda Endorses Bernie Sanders

In March 2020, Fonda endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 election, calling him the "climate candidate."

September 8, 2020: Publication of "What Can I Do?: The Truth About Climate Change and How to Fix It"

On September 8, 2020, Fonda's book, "What Can I Do?: The Truth About Climate Change and How to Fix It", was published by HarperCollins.

November 23, 2020: BBC's 100 Women list

On November 23, 2020, Fonda was included on the BBC's 100 Women list.

August 14, 2021: Premiere of Grace and Frankie Episodes

On August 14, 2021, the first four episodes of the final season of Grace and Frankie premiered.

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August 2021: Fonda Supports LGBT Center Fundraiser

In August 2021, Jane Fonda and the cast of Grace and Frankie joined a fundraiser hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center to support the LGBTQ+ community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 2021: Announcement of Yearly Departed Role

In November 2021, it was announced that Jane Fonda would be in the second installment of Amazon Prime Video's Yearly Departed.

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December 23, 2021: Release of Yearly Departed

On December 23, 2021, Jane Fonda appeared in Amazon Prime Video's Yearly Departed.

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2021: Cecil B. DeMille Award

In 2021, Fonda received a Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.

March 2022: Fonda Launches Climate PAC

In March 2022, Jane Fonda launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, a political action committee aimed at ousting politicians supporting the fossil fuel industry.

April 29, 2022: Release of Final Episodes of Grace and Frankie

On April 29, 2022, the final 12 episodes of Grace and Frankie were released on Netflix.

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September 2, 2022: Diagnosis with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

On September 2, 2022, Fonda announced that she had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and was undergoing chemotherapy.

December 15, 2022: Cancer in remission

On December 15, 2022, Fonda stated that her cancer was in remission and her chemotherapy would be discontinued.

2022: Conclusion of Grace and Frankie

In 2022, Grace and Frankie concluded after running for 7 seasons on Netflix.

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September 2023: John Steinbeck “In the Souls of the People” Award

In September 2023, Fonda received the John Steinbeck “In the Souls of the People” Award.

September 2023: Fonda Participates in March to End Fossil Fuels

In September 2023, Jane Fonda participated in New York City's March to End Fossil Fuels.

2023: Upcoming Film Projects in 2023

In 2023, Jane Fonda is set to appear in the film '80 for Brady' and will headline Paul Weitz's black comedy 'Moving On'. She is also working on 'Book Club: The Next Chapter'.

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September 2024: Fonda Signs Open Letter Urging Newsom to Sign AI Safety Bill

In September 2024, Jane Fonda joined over 125 actors, directors, and musicians in signing an open letter urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign SB 1047, a Californian AI safety bill.

2024: Fonda Guest at 350.org's Food & Water Watch Event

In 2024, Jane Fonda was a featured guest at 350.org's Food & Water Watch event.

2024: "Jane Fonda Day" Controversy

In 2024, the proposal to name April 30 as "Jane Fonda Day" in Los Angeles County for her environmental work was met with backlash because it coincided with Black April, the day Saigon fell. The day was later moved to April 8.

2025: Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

In 2025, Fonda received a Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards.