Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Jane Fondais an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model and fitness guru. She is a two-time Academy Award winner and two time BAFTA Award winner. In 2014, she was the recipient of the American Film Institute AFI Life Achievement Award...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth21 December 1937
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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I was always a courageous woman, capable of confronting governments but not men.
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Just watching Bette Davis on the screen was empowering to women, I think. Certainly was to me. It was like: This is what's possible. This is the range and depth that is possible for a woman.
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I thank God and I thank Ted Turner (her estranged husband) everyday that I don't have to make movies.
men
I was a chameleon, the woman men wanted me to be.
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My husband said he wanted to have a relationship with a redhead, so I dyed my hair.
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If you dont have a parent or an adult, a teacher or a mentor really see you, really love you, 'Yes, there are things you do I dont like, but youre fantastic, youre good enough. I love you.' If that never happens to a child, the child assumes its her fault and tries to compensate for it,
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I don't know if a country where the people are so ignorant of reality and of history, if you can call that a free world.
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He's my favorite ex-husband. We get along great. I love to fish, and he has some beautiful property down there.
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I like being a supporting actress. I don't have to show up everyday. I was still writing the book, so it was the perfect thing. It may never be so perfect again,
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In my mind it takes a special kind of courage to risk your life in another country, for your own country. The men and women who came back and spoke out were a special kind of hero.
I knew that I had to write my memoirs.
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I have people in my life who will say, 'Honey, you're trying too hard.' I like being saucy, but I'm 73 and a half. I'm still trying to find my way between matronly and coltishness.
love
I love mistakes because it's the only way you learn.