- Joins Indian and Pakistani actresses in performances of The Vagina Monologues on a Bombay stage to mark Monday's International Women's Day. (March 9, 2004)
- Led a march through Ciudad Juarez, urging Mexico to provide sufficient resources to newly appointed officials helping investigate the slayings of hundreds of women in the rough border city. (February 16, 2004)
- After her 14-year retirement from acting, she will appear in MONSTER-IN-LAW opposite Jennifer Lopez. (January 23, 2004)
- Fonda, who was visiting Guatemala City Monday on behalf of the nonprofit organization V-Day, promised to bring a small army of women activists to Guatemala to denounce the murders of about 700 women in the past three years there. (December 2, 2003)
- Fonda, who hasn't appeared on the big screen since 1990 movie STANLEY & IRIS, is planning a Hollywood comeback by agreeing to a new Cameron Crowe directed movie. (May 7, 2003)
- Fonda fears the military campaign in Iraq will turn people all over the world against America - She is also concerned that a global hatred of America will result in more terrorist attacks in the aftermath of the war. (April 11, 2003)
- Fonda withdrew her $12.5 million grant to Harvard University, because the value of her divorce settlement has collapsed - The actress divorced billionaire Ted Turner two years ago and was presented with a healthy divorce settlement; however, her money was linked to the stock market which has been on a downward spiral ever since and her lucrative windfall is now considerably slimmer. (February 13, 2003)
- Fonda has taken back a $12.5 million grant she gave to top American university Harvard after learning the Ivy League school is struggling to appoint staff for vacant head teacher positions (February 5, 2003)
- Fonda has been attacked by right wing Israelis during a trip to Jerusalem to promote world peace -- the actress and activist was heckled, as she arrived for a meeting with leading Israeli feminists Thursday morning, for her controversial stance during the Vietnam War; Fonda was dubbed Hanoi Jane for her peace protests during the Vietnam War in the late 1960s and early 1970s. (December 21, 2002)
- Fonda has blasted American gossip bible The National Enquirer for claiming she had a facelift - insisting the pictures they printed were not her. (November 14, 2002)
- A movement to stop violence against women, sparked by the off-Broadway hit THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, held its first summit Friday, bringing together Fonda, Afghan women and a Kenyan campaigning to save girls from genital mutilation. (September 21, 2002)
- Deeply regrets ever posing for the infamous photo with North Vietnamese soldiers that sealed her reputation as Hanoi Jane.
- Has criticized filmmakers for sending the wrong message to young people about sex.
- Has given an Atlanta hospital a $1.3 million gift to try and stop teenage pregnancies.
- Helped dedicate a home for unwed mothers she had lobbied the state to pay for.
- Is reeling after her split with husband Ted Turner - and the actress is blaming her relationships failure on never having seen her parents in an intimate relationship.
- Turned down the role of Bonnie Parker in BONNIE AND CLYDE (1967). Living in France at the time, she did not want to relocate to the U.S. for the part.
- Had a body double for her sex scene with Jon Voight in COMING HOME (1978)
- Was approached to play a role of Chris MacNeil in THE EXORCIST (1973)
- Was considered for the role of Tiffany Case in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (1971)
- Nominated for Outstanding Informational Series at Emmy Awards for A CENTURY OF WOMEN (1995)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE MORNING AFTER (1987)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV at Golden Globe Awards for THE DOLLMAKER (1985)
- Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at BAFTA Awards for ON GOLDEN POND (1983)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Academy Awards for ON GOLDEN POND (1982)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role at Golden Globe Awards for ON GOLDEN POND (1982)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THE CHINA SYNDROME (1980)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for THE CHINA SYNDROME (1980)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for JULIA (1978)
- Nominated for Best Actress at BAFTA Awards for KLUTE (1972)
- Nominated for Best Actress at BAFTA Awards for THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? (1971)
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at Academy Awards for THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? (1970)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Drama at Golden Globe Awards for THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? (1970)
- Nominated for Best Foreign Actress at BAFTA Awards for BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (1968)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for ANY WEDNESDAY (1967)
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for CAT BALLOU (1966)
Quotes- "I will go to my grave regretting the photograph of me in an anti-aircraft gun, which looks like I was trying to shoot at American planes. It hurt so many soldiers. It galvanized such hostility. It was the most horrible thing I could possibly have done. It was just thoughtless."
- "I will go to my grave regretting the photograph of me in an anti-aircraft gun, which looks like I was trying to shoot at American planes. It hurt so many soldiers. It galvanized such hostility. It was the most horrible thing I could possibly have done. It was just thoughtless."
Awards- Savannah Film and Video Festival: Lifetime Achievement Award (2001)
- Film Society of Lincoln Center: Gala Tribute (2001)
- Golden Boot Awards: Golden Boot (1993)
- Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special, THE DOLLMAKER (1984)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress (1983)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress (1982)
- American Movie Awards: Best Supporting Actress, ON GOLDEN POND (1982)
- Women in Film Crystal Awards: Crystal Award (1981)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress (1981)
- American Movie Awards: Favorite Film Star - Female (1980)
- British Academy Award: Best Actress Leading THE CHINA SYNDROME (1980)
- People's Choice Awards: Favorite Motion Picture Actress (1980)
- British Academy Award: Best Actress Leading, JULIA (1979)
- Golden Globe Awards: World Film Favorites (1979)
- ShoWest Award: Female Star of the Year (1979)
- Academy Awards: Best Actress, COMING HOME (1978)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role-Drama, COMING HOME (1978)
- Golden Globe Awards: World Film Favorites (1978)
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards: Best Actress, COMING HOME (1978) National Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Actress, KLUTE (1972)
- Golden Apple Awards: Female Star of the Year (1977)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role-Drama, JULIA (1977)
- Fotogramas de Plata: Best Foreign Actress, KLUTE (1973)
- Golden Globe Awards: World Film Favorite - Female (1973)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role-Drama, KLUTE (1972)
- Golden Globe Awards: World Film Favorites (1972)
- Academy Awards: Best Actress, KLUTE (1971)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actress, KLUTE (1971)
- Golden Apple Awards: Sour Apple (1970)
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actress, THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? (1969)
- Laurel Awards: Comedy Performance - Female, CAT BALLOU (1966)
- Golden Globe Awards: Most Promising Newcomer - Female (1962)
- Golden Globe Awards: New Star of the Year- Female (1961)
- Hasty Pudding Theatricals: Woman of the Year (1961)
- Laurel Awards: Top Female New Personality (1960)
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