Fonda has lived a full life and has been many things: a strong political activist, a successful former model, a philanthropist, a fitness maestro, and Oscar-winning acting phenomenon. Jane is considered one of the most talented performers Hollywood has seen in the last century and she has the accolades to show for it. Amongst the numerous honors the actress has received are two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, the AFI Life Achievement Award, four Golden Globes, and the Honorary Golden Lion. Is Jane Fonda married? Let’s discuss her personal life.
Who Is Jane Fonda?
In a career that has spanned five decades, Jane Fonda is widely celebrated for her work in highly rated productions across the stage, big and small screens. Her most notable projects include Klute, On Golden Pond, Barbarella, Coming Home, The Dollmaker, The China Syndrome, Monster-in-Law, There Was a Little Girl, Julia, and The Morning After. Her most recent works have been in the hit television comedies Grace & Frankie and The Newsroom, which are one of the most beloved shows on air at present. She has also starred in Jane Fonda in Five Acts, a 2018 HBO documentary where she dished about her career, the men who have influenced her life, and her previous relationships.
She is also a New York Times bestselling author, thanks to her memoir My Life So Far, published in 2005 by Random House. In addition to her colorful achievements, Jane Fonda is a yoga enthusiast, hiker, avid reader, and fly fisherman.
The iconic actress was born Lady Jane Seymour Fonda on the 21st of December 1937, in New York City. Jane is the daughter of the Academy Award-winning actor, Henry Fonda and renowned socialite, Frances Seymour. When she was 12, her mother killed herself after battling depression and problems in her marriage for many years. This loss was further complicated by her father’s cold and aloof nature as Jane developed an eating disorder not long after.
She attended Emma Willard School, a boarding school located in Troy, New York, from where she proceeded to Vassar College, eventually dropping out to travel to Paris where she studied art. Upon her return, Jane began studying under the acclaimed acting coach Lee Strasberg, becoming a member of the Actors Studio in New York.
The stage was where Jane’s career kicked off in the late 50s. Her first acting appearance was on Broadway, in a production of the play There Was A Little Girl, which nicked her a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actress. Her film debut was in the 1960 movie Tall Story. Over the next few years, Jane Fonda was one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry. She starred in numerous theatrical and film projects, including The Chapman Report, Period of Adjustment, Invitation to a March, Cat Ballou, The Fun Couple, Barbarella, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?, Klute, Coming Home, and 9 to 5.
The actress has remained consistently active in the industry except for the period between 1990 and 2005 when she went on a hiatus from the entertainment industry. Since her comeback in the hit movie Monster-in-law, Jane Fonda has appeared in dozens of projects.
Is Jane Fonda Married?
So, is Jane Fonda married or dating; who is the love of her life? We’ll tell you. This Jane has had her fair share of magical, wild, explosive, whirlwind relationships over the years. The actress has been married three times.
The first was in August 1965, when she tied the knot with the revered French film director Roger Vadim. Jane was his third wife. The pair collaborated on a couple of projects, including the 1968 cult classic Barbarella which was directed by Vadim. Their marriage ended in 1973.
Jane married the activist and politician Tom Hayden on January 19, 1973, just three days after her divorce from Vadim was concluded. Their blissful union only lasted until June 1990.
The actress surprised everybody when she began dating the billionaire media tycoon Ted Turner, popularly known as the founder of CNN. They wedded on December 21, 1991, and stayed together for 10 years before divorcing in May 2001.
Since then, Jane Fonda has famously dated several other men, including the music producer, Richard Perry, whom she dated for 10 years until 2018.
At present, Jane Fonda is single and has officially taken herself off the dating market. She is happy with her new relationship status as she feels she has experienced all there is to love, romance, and intimacy.
How Many Children Does Jane Have?
Jane Fonda has three children. In September 1986, she gave birth to her daughter whom she had with Roger Vadim. The girl was named Vanessa, after the renowned actress and activist Vanessa Redgrave.
Her son was born in July 1973 during her marriage to Tom Hayden. They named the child Troy O’Donovan Garity, after the Viet Cong bomber Nguyen Van Troy and the Irish revolutionary Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa. Garity is Tom’s mother’s maiden name.
She also has a daughter named Mary Luana Williams, who she accepted into her home and unofficially adopted at age 14.
