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Chosen as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars (#21) in film history by Empire magazine (1995).

Mother of Vanessa Vadim with Roger Vadim

Attended Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY.

Is the subject of an erroneous urban legend. When Vassar was a women's college, the story goes, Jane Fonda refused to wear the elegant white gloves and pearls that were the attire for the daily Tea in the Rose Parlor. When confronted, Fonda returned to the parlor wearing the gloves and the pearls, and nothing else.

Ranked #83 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list (October 1997).

Retired from acting in 1991, but returned to the screen fourteen years later.

Married Ted Turner on her birthday in 1991.

Daughter of Henry Fonda.

Sister of Peter Fonda.

Aunt of Bridget Fonda and Justin Fonda

Arrested and charged with drug smuggling (November 1970).

Her birth was the cause of some interruptions during her father's filming of Jezebel (1938) with Bette Davis.

She was, and still is, an exercise maven.

Mother of Troy Garity

Fonda was arrested in 1970 after allegedly kicking a cop when she was found carrying a large amount of what appeared to be pills. All charges were dropped after the pills were identified as vitamins.

Atttended Emma Willard School in Troy, New York.

Announced her separation from husband Ted Turner (January 2000).

Was offered the role of Chris MacNeil in The Exorcist (1973).

Jane now openly admits that she suffered from bulimia from age 13 to age 37. While modeling, she said she lived on cigarettes, coffee, speed, and strawberry yogurt.

Sister-in-law of Susan Brewer.

Born at 9:14 AM EST

Shortly after her divorce from Ted Turner, she announced she had become a born-again Christian. Speculations are that this may have played a part in their seperation, since Ted Turner has expressed highly critical opinions on religion in general.

The suicide of her socialite mother Frances Seymour Brokaw was kept from her as a teenager, and she was told that she'd died of heart failure. Household newspaper and magazine subscriptions were canceled, and the staff and student body of Fonda's high school were instructed not to discuss the incident. Fonda learned the truth months later while leafing through a movie magazine in art class.

Measurements: 33B-24-35 (during "Barbarella), 32B-24-31 1/2 (in 1980), 34C-25-36 (after "small" implants- 1987), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

Her out-of-retirement movie, Monster-in-Law (2005) came out the same time as her autobiography, "My Life So Far" and the same time her workouts are re-released to DVD format in stores.

Protested alongside fellow actresses Sally Field & Christine Lahti, and playwright Eve Ensler urging the Mexican government to re-investigate the slayings of hundreds of women in Ciudad Juarez, on the Mexico-Texas border. (February 2004)

Has an (adopted) half-sister, Amy, and a stepsister, Pam.

She was voted the 51st Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1960 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic) for "There Was a Little Girl."

Premiere Magazine ranked her as #32 on a list of the Greatest Movie Stars of All Time in their Stars in Our Constellation feature (2005).

Born on the same day Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) premiered.

In 1982, she accepted the Oscar for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" on behalf of her father Henry Fonda, who wasn't present at the awards ceremony

Of the Oscar-winning father-daughter couples, she and her father are one of two couples (the other is Hayley Mills/John Mills) where the daughter won an Academy award before the father did. Hayley Mills' Oscar was an honorary award for Pollyanna (1960), "...[T]he most outstanding juvenile performance during 1960". Juveniles were not allowed to compete for Oscars until the late 1960s, when the juvenile award was abandoned.

She and her father were the first father-daughter couple to be Oscar-nominated the same year (1982).

She and The China Syndrome (1979) co-stars Jack Lemmon and Michael Douglas have all won Oscars for Leading Roles. Fonda won for Klute (1971), Lemmon won for Save the Tiger (1973), and Douglas won for Wall Street (1987).

Her father was of Italian and Dutch descent and her mother was of Irish and German descent.

Stepdaughter of Shirley Fonda

Is fluent in French.

Passed on the title role in Norma Rae (1979), which won a Best Actress Oscar for its eventual star Sally Field.

Adopted a daughter, Mary Luana Williams, with Tom Hayden in the 1970s.

Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2006 Razzie Award nominating ballot. She was listed as a suggestion in the Worst Actress category for her performance in the film Monster-in-Law (2005). She failed to receive a nomination, however. (Had she gotten the nomination, it would have been her first Razzie nomination in 16 years. She was previously nominated for Worst Actress at the 1990 Razzie Awards for her performance in the film Old Gringo (1989).)

In her modeling days after college, she was twice on the cover of Vogue magazine.

Her performance as Bree Daniels in Klute (1971) is ranked #91 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Performances of All Time (2006).

Jane was mentioned on Sir Mix-A-Lot's 1992 hit single "Baby Got Back".

She and Tom Hayden gave their son Troy Garity his paternal grandmother's last name for the sake of anonymity

She and her father Henry Fonda are the only father-daughter couple to receive Oscars for leading roles.

A 1972 visit to Hanoi during the Vietnam war where Fonda campaigned in favor of the communist regime and the subsequent release of several photographs of her atop a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun used against American air crews earned her the nickname "Hanoi Jane." As a result of her visit to Hanoi and the accompanying photographs, many Americans continue to regard Fonda with general resentment and hostility to this day.

Visited Sweden in September 2006 to support political party FI (Feministic Initiative) in the national election. FI focuses on issues that will benefit women and is led by the previous leader of Sweden's communist party. Coincidentally, "fi" is also the Swedish military abbreviation for "enemy".

Turned down the role in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969).

Producer Robert Evans wanted Fonda play female lead in Chinatown (1974).

Was born double-jointed.

Turned down the role of Bonnie Parker, then played by Faye Dunaway, in Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Living in France at the time, she did not want to relocate to the U.S. for the part.

In 1984, her wealth, generated from acting, producing, and fitness videos was estimated at $50 million.

Announced that she became a Christian (2001).

Was also romantically linked to Alexander Whitelaw, Donald Sutherland and hairdresser Barry Matalon.

Has been romantically linked to Lynden Gillis, whom she met at a book signing in New York, since 2007.

Her aerobics video "Jane Fonda's Workout" sold 17 million copies, making it the best-selling home video ever and her an icon of this form of exercises (1982).

Considers They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) as a turning point in her career.

Danced ballet until she broke her foot in her 40s.

Georgia Rule (2007) .... Georgia

Monster-in-Law (2005) .... Viola Fields

Stanley & Iris (1990) .... Iris Estelle King

Old Gringo (1989) .... Harriet Winslow

The Morning After (1986) .... Alex Sternbergen

Agnes of God (1985) .... Dr. Martha Livingston

The Dollmaker (1984) (TV) .... Gertie Nevels

[[9 to 5 .... O'Neal (1 episode, 1982)

Rollover (1981) .... Lee Winters

On Golden Pond (1981) .... Chelsea Thayer Wayne

Lily: Sold Out (1981) (TV) .... Wanda

Nine to Five (1980) .... Judy Bernly

The Electric Horseman (1979) .... Alice 'Hallie' Martin

The China Syndrome (1979) .... Kimberly Wells

California Suite (1978) .... Hannah Warren - Visitors from New York

Comes a Horseman (1978) .... Ella Connors

Coming Home (1978) .... Sally Hyde

Julia (1977) .... Lillian Hellman

Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) .... Jane Harper

The Blue Bird (1976) .... The Night

A Doll's House (1973/II) .... Nora Helmer

Steelyard Blues (1973) .... Iris Caine

Tout va bien (1972) .... Her, Suzanne

Klute (1971) .... Bree Daniels

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) .... Gloria Beatty

Barbarella (1968) .... Barbarella

Histoires extraordinaires (1968) .... Contessa Frederica (segment Metzengerstein)

Barefoot in the Park (1967) .... Corie Bratter

Hurry Sundown (1967) .... Julie Ann Warren

Any Wednesday (1966) .... Ellen Gordon

Curée, La (1966) .... Renee Saccard

The Chase (1966) .... Anna Reeves

Cat Ballou (1965) .... Catherine 'Cat' Ballou

Ronde, La (1964) .... Sophie/Die 'Junge Frau'

Félins, Les (1964) .... Melinda

Sunday in New York (1963) .... Eileen Tyler

In the Cool of the Day (1963) .... Christine Bonner

Period of Adjustment (1962) .... Isabel Haverstick

The Chapman Report (1962) .... Kathleen Barclay

Walk on the Wild Side (1962) .... Kitty Twist

A String of Beads (1961) (TV)

Tall Story (1960) .... June Ryder

Academy Awards, USA

1987 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Morning After (1986)

1982 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: On Golden Pond (1981)

1980 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The China Syndrome (1979)

1979 Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Coming Home (1978)

1978 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Julia (1977)

1972 Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Klute (1971)

1970 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

American Movie Awards

1982 Won Marquee Best Supporting Actress for: On Golden Pond (1981)

1980 Won Marquee Favorite Film Star - Female

Nominated Marquee Best Actress for: The China Syndrome (1979)

BAFTA Awards

1983 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Supporting Actress for: On Golden Pond (1981)

1980 Won BAFTA Film Award Best Actress for: The China Syndrome (1979)

1979 Won BAFTA Film Award Best Actress for: Julia (1977)

1972 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Actress for: Klute (1971)

1971 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Actress for: They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

1968 Nominated BAFTA Film Award Best Foreign Actress for: Barefoot in the Park (1967)

David di Donatello Awards

1978 Won David Best Foreign Actress (Migliore Attrice Straniero) for: Julia (1977) Tied with Simone Signoret for Vie devant soi, La (1977).

Emmy Awards

1995 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Informational Series for: "A Century of Women" (1994) Shared with: Jacoba Atlas (executive producer/writer) Pat Mitchell (executive producer for tbsp) Susan Krakower (supervising producer) Vivian Schiller (supervising producer for tbsp) Carol Romo (co-ordinating producer) Lynne Tuite (producer: fiction) Kyra Thompson (producer/writer) Barbara Kopple (director: fictional family) Judy Korin (director) Chris Harty (director) Sylvia Morales (director) Lynn Roth (co-producer/writer: fictional family) Heidi Schulman (writer)

1984 Won Emmy Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special for: The Dollmaker (1984) (TV)

Film Society of Lincoln Center

2001 - Gala Tribute

Fotogramas de Plata

1973 Won Fotogramas de Plata Best Foreign Movie Performer (Mejor intérprete de cine extranjero) for: Klute (1971)

Golden Apple Awards

1977 Won Golden Apple Female Star of the Year

1970 Won Sour Apple

Golden Boot Awards

1993 - Golden Boot

Golden Globes, USA

1985 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV for: The Dollmaker (1984) (TV)

1982 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role for: On Golden Pond (1981)

1980 Won Henrietta Award World Film Favorite - Female

Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: The China Syndrome (1979)

1979 Won Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: Coming Home (1978)

Henrietta Award World Film Favorite - Female

1978 Won Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: Julia (1977)

1973 Won Henrietta Award World Film Favorite - Female

1972 Won Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: Klute (1971)

1970 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama for: They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

1967 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for: Any Wednesday (1966)

1966 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for: Cat Ballou (1965)

1963 Nominated Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy for: Period of Adjustment (1962)

1962 Won Golden Globe Most Promising Newcomer - Female Together with Christine Kaufmann and Ann-Margret.

Hasty Pudding Theatricals, USA

1961 - Woman of the Year

Kansas City Film Critics Circle Awards

1972 Won KCFCC Award Best Actress for: Klute (1971)

1971 Won KCFCC Award Best Actress for: They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

Laurel Awards

1970 Nominated Golden Laurel Female Comedy Performance for: Barbarella (1968) 4th place. Female Star 4th place.

1968 2nd place Golden Laurel Female Comedy Performance for: Barefoot in the Park (1967)

3rd place Golden Laurel Female Star

1967 2nd place Golden Laurel Female Dramatic Performance for: Hurry Sundown (1967)

Nominated Golden Laurel Female Star 4th place.

1966 Won Golden Laurel Comedy Performance, Female for: Cat Ballou (1965)

1965 Nominated Golden Laurel Female Star 15th place.

1964 Nominated Golden Laurel Top Female Star 10th place.

1963 2nd place Golden Laurel Top Female Comedy Performance for: Period of Adjustment (1962)

Nominated Golden Laurel Top Female Star 15th place.

1960 Won Golden Laurel Top Female New Personality

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards

1978 Won LAFCA Award Best Actress for: Coming Home (1978) Also for Comes a Horseman (1978) and California Suite (1978).

National Board of Review, USA

2005 - Career Achievement Award

National Society of Film Critics Awards, USA

1972 Won NSFC Award Best Actress for: Klute (1971)

New York Film Critics Circle Awards

1971 Won NYFCC Award Best Actress for: Klute (1971)

1969 Won NYFCC Award Best Actress for: They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

People's Choice Awards, USA

1983 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress Tied with Katharine Hepburn.

1982 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress Tied with Sally Field.

1981 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress Tied with Goldie Hawn.

1980 Won People's Choice Award Favorite Motion Picture Actress

Razzie Awards

1990 Nominated Razzie Award Worst Actress for: Old Gringo (1989)

Savannah Film and Video Festival

2001 - Lifetime Achievement Award

ShoWest Convention, USA

1979 - ShoWest Award Female Star of the Year

Teen Choice Awards

2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice Movie Chemistry for: Monster-in-Law (2005) Shared with: Jennifer Lopez

Choice Movie Hissy Fit for: Monster-in-Law (2005)

Choice Movie Liar for: Monster-in-Law (2005)

Choice Movie Sleazebag for: Monster-in-Law (2005)

Women in Film Crystal Awards

1981 Won Crystal Award