Jane Fonda: podcast appearances and interviews

Jane Fonda is an American actress and activist with a career spanning over seven decades. She has received numerous awards, including two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Fonda has also been honored with various lifetime achievement awards such as the Honorary Palme d'Or, the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, and the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Born to socialite Frances Ford Seymour and actor Henry Fonda, she debuted on Broadway in 1960 and quickly rose to prominence in film with notable roles in comedies like Cat Ballou and Barefoot in the Park. Her dramatic performances earned her critical acclaim, with two Academy Awards for Best Actress for her roles in Klute and Coming Home. Throughout her career, she received multiple Oscar nominations for films including Julia, The China Syndrome, and On Golden Pond. Fonda's success extended to box office hits such as 9 to 5 and Golden Globe-winning performances on television. In addition to her acting, she launched Jane Fonda's Workout in 1982, which became the best-selling VHS of its time, selling over 17 million copies. After retiring from acting in the early 1990s and divorcing her second husband, Ted Turner, she returned to the screen with roles in films like Monster-in-Law and series such as Grace and Frankie. A noted political activist, Fonda has been involved in various causes including anti-war protests, feminism, and environmentalism. She co-founded organizations such as the Hollywood Women's Political Committee and the Women's Media Center.