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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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.
Fox News
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Justin Bieber Fights On The Ice! (NEW: 7AM)
Justin Bieber got into a playful scuffle with a hockey player. Jane Fonda used her SAG Lifetime Achievement Award speech to highlight political issues. Plus, Michael Lohan claims he's innocent following arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit Jeffrey Petz
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jane Fonda takes aim at Trump administration during SAG Lifetime Achievement Award speech
Jane Fonda takes aim at Trump administration during SAG Lifetime Achievement Award speech Show Caption Hide Caption Demi Moore and Jane Fonda pose for photos at the SAG Awards Demi Moore and Jane Fonda greet each other at the SAG Awards Entertain This! Jane Fonda is getting on her soapbox at the SAG Awards. The SAG-nominated actress was recognized for her decadeslong career with the Lifetime Achievement Award at Sunday's ceremony. Fonda was presented with the honor by fellow actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus. "This means the world to me," Fonda said. "And your enthusiasm makes it seem less like a late twilight of my life and more like a 'Go, girl. Kick (butt),' which is good because I'm not done." Apart from waxing poetic about her love of acting, Fonda got candid about her passion for social justice, starting with her appreciation for workers' unions. "I'm a big believer in unions. They have our backs," Fonda said. "Community means power, and this is really important right now when workers' power is being attacked, and community is being weakened." Fonda's fiery speech couldn't even be derailed by a malfunction in the SAG Awards teleprompter. "I can conjure up voices," she joked. The actress also took a shot at President Donald Trump's attack on diversity, equity and inclusion while discussing the importance of empathy in acting. Fonda briefly referenced Sebastian Stan's portrayal of Trump in the 2024 biopic "The Apprentice." "Make no mistake, empathy is not weak or 'woke,'" Fonda said. "And by the way, 'woke' just means you give a damn about other people."
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jane Fonda to Receive Public Counsel's William O. Douglas Award for Her Commitment to Social Justice Issues (EXCLUSIVE)
Jane Fonda will receive the William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social causes at Public Counsel's annual gala dinner on Feb. 27 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. She is known for her work as an activist alongside her on-screen roles, most notably speaking out during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam and Iraq wars. More from Variety Parker Posey on Her Kooky 'White Lotus' Accent and Getting to Know Blackpink's Lisa: 'She's Such a Beauty' Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Attend 'SNL 50' in First Red Carpet Appearance Together Amid Legal Battle Against Justin Baldoni 'Bridget Jones' Cast on Chemistry Reads, the Sexy Swimming Pool Scene and Chiwetel Ejiofor 'Finally' Getting to Show Off His Body 'Jane Fonda's lifelong dedication to justice and equality is extraordinary,' Public Counsel's president and CEO Kathryn Eidmann said in a statement Tuesday morning. 'Beyond her legendary career in film and television, she has used her platform with courage and conviction to champion civil rights, women's rights, and social justice. Her fearless advocacy has inspired generations and created meaningful change for countless communities. We are honored to recognize her.' Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will present Fonda with the award. Earlier in the week, Fonda will receive the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG Awards on Feb. 23. In recent years, she was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2021 by the Golden Globes, The Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award the following year from the Tribeca Film Festival and the Time Magazine Earth Award in 2024. Throughout her decades-spanning career, Fonda has won two Oscars for her work in 'Klute' and 'Coming Home.' In addition to Fonda's recognition, Molly Munger and Stephen R. English will also be honored by Public Counsel with the Audrey Irmas Social Justice Award, while the law firm Morrison & Foerster LLP will receive the Law Firm Pro Bono Award. Past recipients of the William O. Douglas Award include Viola Davis, John Legend, Mike Farrell, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton and Elie Wiesel. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
