Jane Fonda's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jane Fonda.

Jane Fonda is a highly acclaimed American actress and activist, celebrated for her extensive 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 is recognized as a film icon. She has also received lifetime achievement awards such as the Honorary Palme d'Or, AFI Life Achievement Award, Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, marking her significant impact and enduring legacy in the entertainment industry and beyond.

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

1962: Honorary Title of "Miss Army Recruiting"

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

1981: Women in Film Crystal Award

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

1994: Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Population Fund

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

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

In 2004, Jane Fonda was awarded the Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century award as one of Seven Who Change Their Worlds.

2007: Honorary Palme d'Or

In 2007, Jane Fonda received the Honorary Palme d'Or award, recognizing her significant contributions to film.

December 2008: Induction into the California Hall of Fame

In December 2008, Jane Fonda was inducted into the California Hall of Fame, located at The California Museum for History, Women and the Arts.

December 2009: Awards

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

2009: Return to Broadway in 33 Variations

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

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 during the shows three seasons.

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2014: AFI Life Achievement Award

In 2014, Jane Fonda was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, celebrating her career in film.

2015: Film Roles and Golden Globe Nomination

In 2015, Jane Fonda appeared in "Youth", earning a Golden Globe Award nomination. She also appeared in "Fathers and Daughters".

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2017: Goldene Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award

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

2017: Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement

In 2017, Jane Fonda received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, acknowledging her enduring impact on cinema.

September 2019: Appearance on British Vogue Cover and Induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame

In September 2019, Jane Fonda was one of fifteen women selected to appear on the cover of British Vogue, by guest editor Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. She was also inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.