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Jane Fonda's life, career in photos: The legendary actress and activist through the years

Dec. 21, 2017Updated Oct. 17, 2024, 3:20 p.m. ET
Legendary actress and activist Jane Fonda has achieved many honors in her lifetime, including two Oscars for best actress, the Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award and an Emmy. The " Grace and Frankie " actress has captivated audiences for decades while also making her voice heard as an activist for change. She ' s also in remission after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma . Look back at images from her dynamic career and life.
Legendary actress and activist Jane Fonda has achieved many honors in her lifetime, including two Oscars for best actress, the Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille Award and an Emmy. The "Grace and Frankie" actress has captivated audiences for decades while also making her voice heard as an activist for change. She's also in remission after undergoing chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Look back at images from her dynamic career and life.Ā 
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Jane Fonda, actress and climate activist, speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum on Sept. 24, 2024, in New York City.
Jane Fonda, actress and climate activist, speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum on Sept. 24, 2024, in New York City.
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Jane Fonda, co-founder of The Women's Media Center, attends the center's 2024 Women's Media Awards at JW Marriott Essex House on Sept. 19, 2024, in New York City.
Jane Fonda, co-founder of The Women's Media Center, attends the center's 2024 Women's Media Awards at JW Marriott Essex House on Sept. 19, 2024, in New York City.
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Jane Fonda attends "Le Deuxie`me Acte" ("The Second Act") screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2024, in Cannes, France.
Jane Fonda attends "Le Deuxie`me Acte" ("The Second Act") screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 14, 2024, in Cannes, France.
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Actress/activist Jane Fonda and other climate activists demonstrate to end all fossil fuels in Central Park as President Joe Biden is in town for a campaign reception, May 10, 2023, in New York.
Actress/activist Jane Fonda and other climate activists demonstrate to end all fossil fuels in Central Park as President Joe Biden is in town for a campaign reception, May 10, 2023, in New York.
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Jane Fonda attends the premiere of "Book Club: The Next Chapter" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on May 8, 2023, in New York City.
Jane Fonda attends the premiere of "Book Club: The Next Chapter" at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on May 8, 2023, in New York City.
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Jane Fonda walks the runway during "Le DeĢfileĢ L'OreĢal Paris ā€“ Walk Your Worth" Womenswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 23, 2024, in Paris.
Jane Fonda walks the runway during "Le DeĢfileĢ L'OreĢal Paris ā€“ Walk Your Worth" Womenswear spring/summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 23, 2024, in Paris.
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Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin attend TCM Honors Actress Lily Tomlin With Hand And Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on April 22, 2022.
Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin attend TCM Honors Actress Lily Tomlin With Hand And Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on April 22, 2022.
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Jane Fonda attends Women in Film ' s Annual Award Ceremony at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles.
Jane Fonda attends Women in Film's Annual Award Ceremony at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Oct. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles.
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Fonda joins " Social Compassion in Legislation " for a press conference to end offshore drilling at Main Beach on Oct. 18, 2021, in Laguna Beach, California.
Fonda joins "Social Compassion in Legislation" for a press conference to end offshore drilling at Main Beach on Oct. 18, 2021, in Laguna Beach, California.Ā 
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Here the actress is attending the Unforgettable Evening Under The Stars to Benefit L.A. Dance Project on Oct. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles.
Here the actress is attending theĀ Unforgettable Evening Under The Stars to Benefit L.A. Dance Project on Oct. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles.Ā 
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In February 2021, Fonda strutted on stage to accept the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards. She used her speech to call attention to the glaring inclusion inequalities that still plague the entertainment industry.
In February 2021, Fonda strutted on stage to accept the Cecil B. DeMilleĀ Award at the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards. She used her speech to call attention to the glaringĀ inclusion inequalities that still plague the entertainment industry.Ā 
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Jane Fonda attends a special screening of the sixth season of Netflix ' s " Grace and Frankie " on Jan. 15, 2020. The show airs its final episodes in 2022.
Jane Fonda attends a special screening of the sixth season of Netflix's "Grace and Frankie" on Jan. 15, 2020. The show airs its final episodes in 2022.Ā 
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The actress has found herself in " good trouble " from time to time. In this photo, Fonda was arrested by Capitol Police during a climate protest inside the Heart Senate office building on Nov. 1, 2019.
The actress has found herself in "good trouble" from time to time. In this photo, Fonda was arrested by Capitol Police duringĀ a climate protest inside the Heart Senate office building on Nov. 1, 2019.
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Jane Fonda embraced Sam Waterston, one of her co-stars in the Netflix series at the Trophee des Arts Gala on Nov. 12, 2018, in New York City, where she was honored.
Jane Fonda embraced Sam Waterston, one of her co-stars in the Netflix series at the Trophee des Arts Gala on Nov. 12, 2018, in New York City, where she was honored.
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Fonda spoke on Nov. 6, 2018, when her fellow actor, Michael Douglas, received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Fonda spoke on Nov. 6, 2018, when her fellow actor, Michael Douglas, received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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She posed with Gloria Steinem, left, and Diane Lane at the Women ' s Media Awards on Nov. 1, 2018, in New York City.
She posed with Gloria Steinem, left, and Diane Lane at the Women's Media Awards on Nov. 1, 2018, in New York City.
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At the premiere of the HBO documentary film "Jane Fonda In Five Acts," on Sept. 13, 2018, she was snapped with her son, Troy Garity.
At the premiere of the HBO documentary film "Jane Fonda In Five Acts," on Sept. 13, 2018, she was snapped with her son, Troy Garity.
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The daughter of actor Henry Fonda showcased her gown's cape on May 14, 2018, at Cannes Film Festival.
The daughter of actor Henry Fonda showcased her gown's cape on May 14, 2018, at Cannes Film Festival.
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Fonda gave a wave on the Cannes carpet a day prior. She attended a screening of the film " Sink Or Swim (Le Grand Bain). "
Fonda gave a wave on the Cannes carpet a day prior. She attended a screening of the film "Sink Or Swim (Le Grand Bain)."
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Fonda posed with her " Book Club " co-stars at the film ' s premiere on May 6, 2018. From left: Mary Steenburgen, Fonda, Candice Bergen and Diane Keaton.
Fonda posed with her "Book Club" co-stars at the film's premiere on May 6, 2018. From left: Mary Steenburgen, Fonda, Candice Bergen and Diane Keaton.
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Fonda beamed in leopard print at RuPaul's star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 16, 2018.
Fonda beamed in leopard print at RuPaul's star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 16, 2018.
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Jane Fonda arrives for the screening of " Youth " during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival, in France.
Jane Fonda arrives for the screening of "Youth" during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival, in France.
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The former model still has her strut. Jane Fonda walks the runway during the Le Defile L'Oreal Paris show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on Oct. 1, 2017 in Paris, France.
The former model still has her strut. Jane Fonda walks the runway during the Le Defile L'Oreal Paris show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2018 on Oct. 1, 2017 in Paris, France.
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Pat Mitchell, left, Jane Fonda, and Eve Enseler attend GCAPP " Eight Decades of Jane, " an early celebration of Fonda ' s 80th birthday, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pat Mitchell, left, Jane Fonda, and Eve Enseler attend GCAPP "Eight Decades of Jane," an early celebration of Fonda's 80th birthday, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jane Fonda lifts a power fist at the women ' s march in Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Jane Fonda lifts a power fist at the women's march in Los Angeles on Jan. 21, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Actresses Marcia Gay Harden (2-L) takes a Jane Fonda (3-L) march during the Women ' s March on Jan. 21, 2017, in Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles for the Women ' s March in protest after the inauguration of former President Donald Trump.
Actresses Marcia Gay Harden (2-L) takes a Jane Fonda (3-L) march during the Women's March on Jan. 21, 2017, in Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles for the Women's March in protest after the inauguration of former President Donald Trump.
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Jane Fonda is welcomed by the General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival Thierry Fremaux as she arrives for the screening of the film " Youth " at the 68th Cannes Film Festival.
Jane Fonda is welcomed by the General Delegate of the Cannes Film Festival Thierry Fremaux as she arrives for the screening of the film "Youth" at the 68th Cannes Film Festival.
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So chic... Jane Fonda arrives in electric blue on 68th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet.
So chic... Jane Fonda arrives in electric blue on 68th annual Cannes Film Festival red carpet.
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Hollywood A-listers Jane Fonda and Robert Redford hug it up during the 74th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 1, 2017 at Venice Lido. The actors were honored with Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement at the festival where their new film 'Our Souls at Night' was screened.
Hollywood A-listers Jane Fonda and Robert Redford hug it up during the 74th Venice Film Festival on Sept. 1, 2017 at Venice Lido. The actors were honored with Golden Lions for Lifetime Achievement at the festival where their new film 'Our Souls at Night' was screened.
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Old friends and castmates Jane Fonda, left and Lily Tomlin, star together in Netflix ' s " Grace and Frankie. "
Old friends and castmates Jane Fonda, left and Lily Tomlin, star together in Netflix's "Grace and Frankie."
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Lily Tomlin, June Diane Raphael and Jane Fonda in a scene from the Netflix series " Grace and Frankie. "
Lily Tomlin, June Diane Raphael and Jane Fonda in a scene from the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie."
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Honoree Jane Fonda walks the red carpet at the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda.
Honoree Jane Fonda walks the red carpet at the AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda.
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Her brother Peter Fonda speaks at the 2014 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda as honoree Jane Fonda and music producer Richard Perry listen.
Her brother Peter Fonda speaks at the 2014 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda as honoree Jane Fonda and music producer Richard Perry listen.
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Fonda and her daughter Vanessa Vadim hit the red carpet for AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda. Vadim is her daughter by her first husband Roger Vadim.
Fonda and her daughter Vanessa Vadim hit the red carpet for AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda. Vadim is her daughter by her first husband Roger Vadim.
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Friends throw rice at just-wed French director Roger Vadim and Jane Fonda, on May 19, 1967, in Saint-Ouen Marchefroy, France.
Friends throw rice at just-wed French director Roger Vadim and Jane Fonda, on May 19, 1967, in Saint-Ouen Marchefroy, France.
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Directed by Roger Vadim, " Barbarella " is a satire and commentary on politics, sex and society in the year 40,000 as told through the eyes of a beautiful earth girl Barbarella traveling through space in her rocket ship. The sexy fiction flick put Jane Fonda on the cinema map.
Directed by Roger Vadim, "Barbarella" is a satire and commentary on politics, sex and society in the year 40,000 as told through the eyes of a beautiful earth girl Barbarella traveling through space in her rocket ship. The sexy fiction flick put Jane Fonda on the cinema map.
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John Philip Law and Jane Fonda star in the motion picture " Barbarella. "
John Philip Law and Jane Fonda star in the motion picture "Barbarella."
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Jane Fonda and her son Troy Garity arrive at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute. Fonda shares Garity with Tom Hayden.
Jane Fonda and her son Troy Garity arrive at the AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute. Fonda shares Garity with Tom Hayden.
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Jane Fonda protests both the Vietnam War and President Nixon at a rally near the Republican National Convention in August 1972, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Jane Fonda protests both the Vietnam War and President Nixon at a rally near the Republican National Convention in August 1972, in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda with son Troy, far left, in the California Assembly chambers in Sacramento after being sworn in as a Democratic assemblyman from Santa Monica, California.
Tom Hayden and Jane Fonda with son Troy, far left, in the California Assembly chambers in Sacramento after being sworn in as a Democratic assemblyman from Santa Monica, California.
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Jane Fonda captured the worlds attention with her fitness routines, books and high-production workout videos! This is a 1988 photo from "Jane Fonda's Complete Workout."
Jane Fonda captured the worlds attention with her fitness routines, books and high-production workout videos! This is a 1988 photo from "Jane Fonda's Complete Workout."
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Jane Fonda and Jon Voight in a scene from 1978 movie " Coming Home. "
Jane Fonda and Jon Voight in a scene from 1978 movie "Coming Home."
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Jane Fonda in a scene from the 1971 film " Klute. "
Jane Fonda in a scene from the 1971 film "Klute."
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Entertainment legends Lily Tomlin, left, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda present the award for supporting actor in a limited series or a movie during the 69th Emmy Awards.
Entertainment legends Lily Tomlin, left, Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda present the award for supporting actor in a limited series or a movie during the 69th Emmy Awards.
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Cast members Jane Fonda, left, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman in the 1980 movie " Nine to Five. "
Cast members Jane Fonda, left, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton and Dabney Coleman in the 1980 movie "Nine to Five."
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There can be no peace in Vietnam until the Thieu regime honors the peace agreement and releases an estimated 200,000 political prisoners, actress and antiwar activist Jane Fonda, left, said on Nov. 9, 1973, during a press conference at Vanderbilt University.
There can be no peace in Vietnam until the Thieu regime honors the peace agreement and releases an estimated 200,000 political prisoners, actress and antiwar activist Jane Fonda, left, said on Nov. 9, 1973, during a press conference at Vanderbilt University.
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Ted Turner, left, Jane Fonda, Shawn Southwick and Larry King at Turner's New Mexico ranch.
Ted Turner, left, Jane Fonda, Shawn Southwick and Larry King at Turner's New Mexico ranch.
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Ted Turner owner of the Atlanta Braves with wife Jane Fonda watch game one of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.
Ted Turner owner of the Atlanta Braves with wife Jane Fonda watch game one of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.
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CNN founder Ted Turner and his wife Jane Fonda leave the Elysee Palace following a meeting with former French President Francois Mitterrand.
CNN founder Ted Turner and his wife Jane Fonda leave the Elysee Palace following a meeting with former French President Francois Mitterrand.
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Jane Fonda is all smiles in her loft in Atlanta to promote her 2006 autobiography.
Jane Fonda is all smiles in her loft in Atlanta to promote her 2006 autobiography.
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"Jane Fonda: My Life So Far."
"Jane Fonda: My Life So Far."
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