Jane Fonda made headlines at the Cannes Film Festival when she presented the Palme d’Or to winner, Justine Triet, and then threw the award’s scroll at her as she left the podium. The incident occurred after Triet gave a few words addressing the honor of the award, but forgot about the scroll that was included in the award box. Fonda attempted to call out to the director to retrieve the scroll but decided instead to throw it at her, hitting her head in the process.
While at the Cannes Festival, Fonda also participated in a conference where she spoke about her lengthy career, including her thoughts on Michael Douglas and Robert Redford. She claimed to have been in love with Redford, but that he never liked to kiss, and that she always believed his bad moods were her fault.
Fonda also spoke about her experience working with her father, actor Henry Fonda, and Katharine Hepburn on the film “On Golden Pond.” She called it one of the most glorious experiences of her life and praised Hepburn for what she learned from working with her.
Jane Fonda’s career has spanned over six decades, during which she has received numerous awards and accolades for her work in film, television, and activism. She has been a vocal advocate for social justice causes, such as women’s rights and environmental protection. In recent years, she has gained a new generation of fans through her role in the hit Netflix series “Grace & Frankie.”
Fonda’s legacy in Hollywood and beyond has been defined not only by her talent as an actress but also by her activism and her steadfast commitment to using her platform to effect positive change in the world. As she continues to work and speak out on issues close to her heart, Fonda remains an icon of strength, resilience, and grace.
