Jane Fonda and Demi Moore prove women over 50 are thriving
At 87, Jane Fonda accepted the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award with a powerful message: she's not slowing down. 'I retired for 15 years, and then I came back at 65... In my 90s, I'll be doing my own stunts in an action movie.' Her speech, alongside Demi Moore's recent Golden Globe win at 62, highlights a major shift in Hollywood—and beyond. Huma Abedin and Maggie McGrath join Morning Joe to discuss what this means for women across industries.
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