How Jane Fonda Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

A closer look at the lasting mark left by Jane Fonda—a timeline of influence.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

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.

1988: Regret Expressed in Interview

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

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.

2005: Publication of Autobiography

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

December 2008: Induction into California Hall of Fame

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

December 2009: Awards

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

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)

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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.

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.

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 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.

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.