Jane Fonda and Catherine Keener: From Protest to Pleasure, Six Years On!
JANE FONDA'S BOLD MOVE: 87-YEAR-OLD HOLLYWOOD LEGEND REUNITES WITH CATHARINE KEENER IN BEVERLY HILLS
It's a match made in activism heaven! Jane Fonda, the iconic Oscar-winning actress, has reunited with her longtime friend and fellow activist Catherine Keener outside the swanky Italian hotspot Funke in Beverly Hills. The 87-year-old Hollywood legend was all smiles as she held hands with Keener, 66, looking effortlessly chic in a red silk blouse and tailored navy slacks.
This low-key lunch date comes after their high-profile arrest during a climate change protest inside the U.S. Senate Hart Building in Washington D.C. back in November 2019. Fonda's Fire Drill Fridays campaign challenged lawmakers to take immediate action on climate change, and we're talking about one fiery lady! This time around, instead of raising their fists, Jane and Catherine raised their forks – a stark contrast to the handcuffs that bound them together just a few years ago.
Fonda's youthful energy was palpable as she radiated warmth and vitality. Her sharp navy ensemble perfectly complemented Keener's stylish outfit, and it's clear these two activists still have a special bond – no handcuffs necessary! The pair shared a warm hug before parting ways, proof that their friendship is stronger than ever.
But let's take a step back in time to the early 1970s. Fonda became a prominent anti-Vietnam War activist and was arrested in 1970 at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport for allegedly carrying pills (which turned out to be vitamins). She sparked national controversy with her 1972 trip to Hanoi, where she was photographed seated on a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun – earning her the nickname 'Hanoi Jane.' Fonda also supported the Black Panthers and Native American rights, often speaking at rallies and participating in demonstrations that challenged U.S. military and government policies.
Fast-forward to this month, when Fonda revealed she refuses to play the "kooky grandmother" or the "dying mother with dementia" in her acting roles. Why? Because she feels as vibrant as ever! At 87, Jane says she's feeling younger, healthier, and more energetic than she did in her 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. In an interview with thescholarlynote.com, Fonda shared her sentiments: "People have so many stereotypes of older people. I'm 87, and I feel younger and healthier and a greater sense of well-being than I had in my 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s."
However, it seems that the roles being offered to this Hollywood legend are less-than-stellar. "I'm 87, I don't feel done yet," she told thescholarlynote.com. "Roles that I'm offered are really sad." It's clear that Jane Fonda is not slowing down anytime soon – and we can't help but root for this bold, fearless woman who continues to make her mark on the world.
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