When it comes to reinvention, nobody excels at it more than
Jane Fonda
.
Long before the phrase “nepo baby” came into use, Fonda was born into the world of genuine cinema stars.
Henry Fonda
And in 1937, he married his second wife, Canadian-born socialite Frances Ford Seymour.
Fonda leveraged her contacts to kick-start a filmmaking journey lasting over five decades, earning herself two Oscars in the process.
Academy Awards
a host of other esteemed acting accolades.
Fonda is equally celebrated ― and
reviled by some
― for her
political activism
The actress has backed the Black Panthers, the emerging feminist movement, and various anti-war demonstrations, particularly during the peak of the Vietnam conflict.
Another significant transformation was her shift into becoming an iconic fitness instructor with “Jane Fonda’s Workout.”
released in 1982
It is one of the best-selling VHS tapes of all time.
Throughout everything, she has stayed a renowned fashion icon—and an
ethical
One example of this is Fonda’s tendency to reuse gowns on the red carpet. In 2019, she pledged that a red wool coat worn during her arrest at a climate change demonstration would become one of her staples.
final garment she would purchase in her life
.
To mark Fonda’s 87th birthday on January 21, we’re looking back at some of her iconic styles. (Of course, she’s recognized for much more than just her wardrobe choices, but as this is the style section, let’s focus on that aspect.)
