Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, activist, and former fashion model. She is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Golden Lion Honorary Award, the Honorary Palme d'Or, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Born to socialite Frances Ford Seymour and actor Henry Fonda, Fonda made her acting debut with the 1960 Broadway play There Was a Little Girl, for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, and made her screen debut later the same year with the romantic comedy Tall Story. She rose to prominence during the 1960s with the comedies Period of Adjustment (1962), Sunday in New York (1963), Cat Ballou (1965), Barefoot in the Park (1967), and Barbarella (1968). Her first husband was Barbarella director Roger Vadim. A seven-time Academy Award nominee, she received her first nomination for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress twice in the 1970s, for Klute (1971) and Coming Home (1978). Her other nominations were for Julia (1977), The China Syndrome (1979), On Golden Pond (1981), and The Morning After (1986). Consecutive hits Fun with Dick and Jane (1977), California Suite (1978), The Electric Horseman (1979), and 9 to 5 (1980) sustained Fonda's box-office drawing power, and she won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the TV film The Dollmaker (1984).
In 1982, she released her first exercise video, Jane Fonda's Workout, which became the highest-selling VHS of the 20th century. It would be the first of 22 such videos over the next 13 years, which would collectively sell over 17 million copies. Divorced from her second husband Tom Hayden, she married billionaire media mogul Ted Turner in 1991 and retired from acting, following a row of commercially unsuccessful films concluded by Stanley & Iris (1990). Fonda divorced Turner in 2001 and returned to the screen with the hit Monster-in-Law (2005). Although Georgia Rule (2007) was her only other movie during the 2000s, in the early 2010s she fully re-launched her career. Subsequent films have included The Butler (2013), This Is Where I Leave You (2014), Youth (2015), Our Souls at Night (2017), and Book Club (2018). In 2009, she returned to Broadway after a 49-year absence from the stage, in the play 33 Variations which earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, while her major recurring role in the HBO drama series The Newsroom (2012–14) earned her two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She also released another five exercise videos between 2009 and 2012. Fonda currently stars as Grace Hanson in the Netflix comedy series Grace and Frankie, which debuted in 2015 and has earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
My Way
Narrator (voice)
2024
Faye
Self - Actor, Hurry Sundown (archive footage)
2024
Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island
Self
2024
The Greatest Love Story Never Told
Self
2024
This Is Me…Now
Sagittarius
2024
The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane
Herself
2023
The Fondas: A Cinematic Dynasty
Self - Actress (archive footage)
2023
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Grandmamah (voice)
2023
Paul Newman: The Restless
Self (archive footage)
2023
Book Club: The Next Chapter
Vivian
2023
Barbarella Forever
Self
2023
Bad Luck Spot!
Babe the Dragon (voice)
2023
Moving On
Claire
2023
Sex on Screen
Self
2023
80 for Brady
Trish
2023
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self (archive footage)
2022
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
Self
2022
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live
Self
2022
Body Parts
Self
2022
La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président
Self (archive footage)
2022
Yearly Departed
Self
2021
We Are Cinema
Self (archive footage)
2021
Waging Change
Self
2020
WBCN and the American Revolution
Self
2019
Hal
Self
2019
Robert Scheer: Above the Fold
Self
2019
Book Club
Vivian
2018
Jane Fonda in Five Acts
Self
2018
Our Souls at Night
Addie Moore
2017
Elena and the Secret of Avalor
Shuriki (voice)
2016
Connected
Self-help Guru (voice)
2016
Fathers and Daughters
Theodora
2015
Women He's Undressed
Self
2015
Youth
Brenda Morel
2015
This Is Where I Leave You
Hillary Altman
2014
The (Dead Mothers) Club
Self
2014
Better Living Through Chemistry
Pharmacy Customer
2014
And the Oscar Goes To...
Self - Interviewee
2014
The Butler
Nancy Reagan
2013
All Together
Jeanne
2012
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
Grace
2011
Miss Representation
Self
2011
Beautiful Darling
Self (archive footage)
2010
Dominick Dunne: After the Party
Self (archive footage)
2008
New Line Cinema: The First Generation and the Next Generation
Self
2008
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
Self
2007
Georgia Rule
Georgia Randall
2007
Brando
Self
2007
Stardust: The Bette Davis Story
Self
2006
Sir! No Sir!
Self
2005
Monster-in-Law
Viola Fields
2005
Tell Them Who You Are
Self
2004
Complicated Women
Self - Narrator (voice)
2003
Searching for Debra Winger
Self
2002
Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero
Self
1997
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
Self
1995
Yoga Exercise Workout
Self
1994
Fonda on Fonda
Self - Host
1992
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1990
The Earth Day Special
Hellen
1990
Stanley & Iris
Iris King
1990
Old Gringo
Harriet Winslow
1989
Jane Fonda's Complete Workout
Self
1988
Gregory Peck: His Own Man
Self
1988
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star
Self (archive footage)
1987
Jane Fonda's Sports Aid
Self
1987
The Morning After
Alexandra Sternbergen
1986
The Making of Captain EO
Self
1986
Agnes of God
Dr. Martha Louise Livingston
1985
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Self - Host
1985
Jane Fonda's New Workout
Self
1985
The Dollmaker
Gertie Nevels
1984
I Love Quincy
Self
1984
Lily for President?
Judy Bernly
1982
Workout
Self
1982
I Love Liberty
Self
1982
On Golden Pond
Chelsea Thayer Wayne
1981
Rollover
Lee Winters
1981
Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Self
1981
Lily: Sold Out
Wanda
1981
Nine to Five
Judy Bernly
1980
No Nukes
Self
1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Self (archive footage)
1980
The Electric Horseman
Hallie
1979
The China Syndrome
Kimberly Wells
1979
California Suite
Hannah Warren
1978
Comes a Horseman
Ella Connors
1978
Coming Home
Sally Hyde
1978
Julia
Lillian Hellman
1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
Jane Harper
1977
The Blue Bird
The Night
1976
Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1974
A Doll's House
Nora Helmer
1973
Steelyard Blues
Iris Caine
1973
FTA
Self
1972
Tout Va Bien
Her, Suzanne
1972
Klute
Bree Daniels
1971
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Gloria Beatty
1969
Barbarella
Barbarella
1968
Spirits of the Dead
Contessa Frederique de Metzengerstein (segment "Metzengerstein")
1968
Barefoot in the Park
Corie Bratter
1967
Hurry Sundown
Julie Ann Warren
1967
Any Wednesday
Ellen Gordon
1966
The Game Is Over
Renée Saccard
1966
The Chase
Anna Reeves
1966
Cat Ballou
Catherine 'Cat' Ballou
1965
Circle of Love
Sophie
1964
Filmmaking on the Riviera
Self
1964
Joy House
Melinda
1964
Sunday in New York
Eileen Tyler
1963
In the Cool of the Day
Christine Bonner
1963
Period of Adjustment
Isabel Haverstick
1962
The Chapman Report
Kathleen Barclay
1962
Walk on the Wild Side
Kitty Twist
1962
Jane
Self
1962
A String of Beads
Gloria Winters
1961
Tall Story
June Ryder
1960
Jane Fonda's AM/PM Yoga For Beginners
Sally
Self (archive footage)
2025
Call Me Ted
self · (6 episodes)
2024
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 10th Anniversary Special
Self (archive footage)
2024
Thriller 40
Self (archive footage)
2023
Beau geste
Self · (1 episode)
2023
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Luck
Dragon (voice)
2022
The Kardashians
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Still Working 9 to 5
Self
2022
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
2021
Stoner Cats
Ms. Stoner
2021
A Journey to Sundance
Self
2021
The Drew Barrymore Show
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Citizen Jane Fonda
Self
2020
9to5: The Story of a Movement
Self
2020
Dear...
Self · (1 episode)
2020
History 101
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2020
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Self - Contestant · (1 episode)
2020
Delphine and Carole
Self (archive footage)
2020
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
Self
2019
The Impeachment Show
Self · (1 episode)
2019
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Self
2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (3 episodes)
2019
Jane Fonda and Illeana Douglas on KLUTE
Self
2019
Jane Fonda and Illeana Douglas on KLUTE
Self
2019
Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives
Self
2019
The Masked Singer
Special Message (via video) · (1 episode)
2019
Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2018
Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema
Narrator (voice) · (14 episodes)
2018
Explained
Self (archive footage) · (1 episode)
2018
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
Self
2018
David Hurn: A Life in Pictures
Self
2017
Elena of Avalor: Realm of the Jaquins
Shuriki (voice)
2017
Vadim Mister Cool
Self (archive footage)
2016
HyperNormalisation
Self (archive footage)
2016
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self · (1 episode)
2016
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · (3 episodes)
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(1 episode)
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self · (2 episodes)
2015
Grace and Frankie
Grace Hanson · (94 episodes)
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Self · (1 episode)
2014
Trailblazer Honors
Self - Speaker · (1 episode)
2014
Olga
Self
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (2 episodes)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2014
La Classe américaine
Self
2012
The Newsroom
Leona Lansing · (10 episodes)
2012
Jane Fonda: Prime Time - Firm & Burn
Self
2011
Jane Fonda: Prime Time - Trim, Tone & Flex
2011
Oprah's Master Class
Herself · (1 episode)
2011
Jane Fonda: Prime Time - Walkout
Self
2010
Jane Fonda: Prime Time - Fit & Strong
Self
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (5 episodes)
2009
Brando: The Documentary
Self · (2 episodes)
2007
Private Screenings: Jane Fonda
Self
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (1 episode)
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2007
Beautiful Daughters
Self
2006
The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005
The Colbert Report
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2005
Danger: Diabolik - From Fumetti to Film
Self
2005
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent
Self
2004
The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy
Self
2004
The Tony Danza Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2004
Leçon de Cinéma
Self · (1 episode)
2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (3 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Heart of the Festival
2002
The Early Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1999
Ein Herz für Kinder
Self · (1 episode)
1998
Vivement dimanche
Self · (1 episode)
1998
The View
Self - Guest · (6 episodes)
1997
The View
Self · (2 episodes)
1997
Leute heute
Self · (1 episode)
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
(2 episodes)
1996
The Daily Show
Self · (1 episode)
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1996
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · (1 episode)
1994
A Century of Cinema
Self
1994
Jane Fonda's Step Aerobic and Abdominal Workout
Self
1992
The Simpsons
Maxine Lombard (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Dame Edna Experience
Self · (1 episode)
1987
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
1986
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Self · (1 episode)
1984
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
Workout Challenge
Self
1983
Montgomery Clift
Self
1983
Jane Fonda's Original Workout
Self
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Champs-Elysées
Self · (1 episode)
1982
Champs-Elysées
Narratrice (voice) (archive footage) · (1 episode)
1982
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (2 episodes)
1981
Wetten, dass..?
Self · (2 episodes)
1981
Magic Night
Self
1980
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
Anna
Self (uncredited)
1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Self · (1 episode)
1975
Apostrophes
Self · (1 episode)
1975
Introduction to the Enemy
Self
1974
Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974
Spécial cinéma
Self · (3 episodes)
1974
Jane
Self - Interviewee
1973
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Self · (2 episodes)
1973
Angela Davis: Portrait of a Revolutionary
Self
1972
'Klute' in New York
Self
1971
Gerard Malanga's Film Notebooks
1970
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (4 episodes)
1968
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (3 episodes)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (4 episodes)
1961
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · (1 episode)
1957
Tony Awards
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1956
Cinépanorama
Self · (1 episode)
1956
The Oscars
Self · (7 episodes)
1953
Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952
What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest · (3 episodes)
1950