Blessings for your Bday!!!! May it be filled with peace, love, laughter. Good health, family and friends!! And, many more to come!!! The Earth needs you.🎁🎀🎊🎈🎉🍨🎂🍰☕❤

Querida Jane:
Me da gusto saber sobre tí en el blog.
Siempre he admirado tu postura hacia la vida. Eres fuerte y valiente y por si fuera poco hermosa! ☺️
Extrañaré a G&F. Esas dos “viejas damas” me devolvieron la alegría y me hicieron sentir una más en el set…
Me apena mucho saber lo de Túlea. También mi perrito Chopin con 17 años se durmió en mis brazos. No lo he podido superar aún y ya hace varios años. Siento tu dolor como mío. Tienes buenas fotos de tu “alma gemela”. Realmente hay que dar gracias por haberlos tenido con nosotros.
Te deseo un muy bonito y FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS!! Y una MEJOR NAVIDAD! Ya con hecho de verte rodeada de tu familia, hijos y nietos ya eso vale oro!!!! Desearía poder conocerte y darte un abrazo pero los miles de kilómetros lo impiden personalmente. Sé FELIZ! Continúa tu lucha. Es justa y valiente.
Desde Uruguay, ayer, hoy y siempre, te amo! ❤️😍🇺🇾🥂😘💪 GRACIELA

Dear Jane:
I’m glad to know about you on the blog.
I have always admired your stance towards life. You are strong and brave and if that were not enough beautiful! ☺️
I will miss G&F. Those two “old ladies” brought my joy back and made me feel like one more on set …
I am very sorry to know about Túlea. Also my 17-year-old Chopin dog fell asleep in my arms. I have not been able to overcome it yet and it has been several years now. I feel your pain as mine. You have good pictures of your “soul mate”. We really have to give thanks for having them with us.
I wish you a very nice and HAPPY BIRTHDAY !! And a BETTER CHRISTMAS! With the fact of seeing yourself surrounded by your family, children and grandchildren, that is worth gold !!!! I wish I could meet you and give you a hug but the thousands of kilometers prevent it personally. Be happy! Continue your fight. It is fair and courageous.
From Uruguay, yesterday, today and always, I love you! ❤️😍🇺🇾🥂😘💪 GRACE

Happy birthday beautiful Jane!!
So sorry for your loss…
Thank you so much for taking a moment and telling us about yourself.
Ii can’t wait to see the end of G&F and your new movie. Congratulations!!!!
You are an amazing woman and I wish you all the best.

I’m so very sorry about your sweet dog. We had to do that with our Shiloh last year and I still miss him terribly. We probably won’t have another dog, either.

My dad died last night so the holidays will be somber for us. Yet there is still so much to be grateful for and I’m trying to remember that.

So sorry to hear about your little one. My husband and I lost sparky on January 1st of this year. It’s left a space there that anyone who has not been privileged enough to have a four legged soul mate wouldn’t understand. You are a very special person, take care of yourself.
Kim

I am so sorry for your loss – all my best wishes for you!

Hi Jane, glad to know everything for you is still rolling along despite another unpredictable year. Hoping 2022 sees a better year for the World. I’m in Perth and we have been so lucky but Omicron is now here and about to take hold.
Take care 💕

I’m late on this blog, but I’m sorry to hear about your dog Tulea, and typical of you, I feel, to be right by her and when she died. That happened to me too back in 2012 and I too resolved, No more. It’s achingly hard to go through, even if it’s all part of life doing its thing, whatever the hell that’s all about. So these days I just feed the birds and squirrels out back, and maybe break up the odd squirrel spat, which is manageable – – I mean it’s not like they’re pressing the escalation button like our own mad bstards. If only diplomatic solutions were this manageable, like all we need are separate food stations…

Dear Jane,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your darling Tulea. I didn’t know. Animals are a gift. There is no other way to put it. Their passing is a devastating loss, that only animal lovers and protectors can understand. I know the pain all too well. It brings you to your knees.
I hope you can pass the pain soon and live with her memory forever. They never leave us, their presence is constant and eternal.
All my love
Isabel xxx

Hello,
I am happy that I am finnaly succeeded to acces the site, because I was receiving a message telling me that my IP adress was blocked by the admin. So, dear admin, please do not block anymore my IP adress, because I am a normal person who admire Mrs. Fonda and want to have news abour her. Thank you!
Dear Mrs. Fonda,
I am Daniela from Romania. I am happy that you are ok and filming again, I wish you to enjoy this time on the set! I haven’t written you a letter so far, as I promised, and I’m sorry, but I must tell you that, after reading your book and receiving an answer from you on the blog, I decided to take some action, so I left home for 2 months and returned to a city that I love and where I spent my college years, trying to find a job here. Finally, I managed to find an even better job, not here, but in Bucharest, at the French Institute, where I will deal with cultural projects, from September 1st. So I must thank you for inspiring me! And soon I will find the courage to write you a letter!
This evening I watched on Netflix “This is where I leave you” and it was so great!
I send you all my admiration and love and I wish you to stay healthy and safe!
Daniela

Jane, the world really needed that video you posted earlier today (the call to action). Thank you.

The past few days have been rough, especially on the frontlines of the indigenous communities. A lot of people (specifically youth on social media platforms) want to help but don’t know how, don’t know the facts and are confused on how to go about researching them. In the video you were very direct and to the point about certain policies, what was promised to us as a country from our President, and by giving people an avenue of where to go to take action. I have heard a lot from friends that are often not very involved in social and political issues that this video (and the many others that were posted today by other very influential people) gave them the wake up call they needed.
And you’re right. We are running out of time. It’s hard not to lose hope, but know that people were watching and listening today, and that they hear you and have had their eyes opened to this crisis and are willing to DO something about it now that the severity of the crisis has been explained, and most importantly they were called to action.
I began to think about how a lot of people were propelled into the movement today by social media, and I began to wonder if maybe what today’s society needs is sort of a massive roll out of celebrity/influencer made videos like yours promoting this crisis. Often times we only see these people sharing their opinions, but not really suggesting a course of action.

Do you think that would help exponentially? And if so, is it even plausible to ask those people to do so? I’m sure activists such as yourself often are telling your influencer friends to promote this crisis and they often do… but would a regular-people, online movement to get influencers to take action have an effect, or is it a waste of time.

Hopefully this ramble doesn’t waste your time!!! 😬 I don’t know who you might be connected with who could answer this question, or if you would be able to answer it yourself, but we need to do everything in our power to stop this, and before I invest my time into trying to get something of this sort started/ and or joining a group that does this I would like your/or someone you know who deals with this kind of thing’s opinion.

Best,
Kennedy

No shit, Sherlock. The day you forget how to act is the day horses forget how to walk, trot and gallop. No dis in the comparison as I love horses. But okay I get it, you are human, you worry. You set high standards and you don’t want to disappoint. Hah! as if! That’s never happened on this receiver’s end. Is this too much of a personal tone? Sorry, if so. It’s hard not to feel a close connection even if it isn’t real on your end. The guy that does “The Hidden Brain” on PBS has a new book out on how having our illusions can actually be okay, helpful even. He’s a rational kind of guy, so this is something coming from him. So I got license from him. I’ve been looking for you in the news. Wondering what’s happening. Did you know they have wild horses in Arizona? I didn’t. Went to see the river where they hang out, but unlike you I couldn’t get up at 4:30 AM to see them there. However, I’d get up to see you on the G&F set had I ever been lucky enough to have that opportunity. I’m upset because Christiane Amanpour is battling cancer. Again, someone I don’t know, but admire and care about as if we were friends. Wish I could send her a card, a note of encouragement etc but no real way to do that. So I’m venting on your blog because at least you know her. She is so excellent in her field as you are in yours. I’m a bit soggy today, which is crazy since it has been 66 yrs today that I lost my father. Such a long time, but it’s still there. A turning point in my life. But you know about how that is. A Chelsea in the water moment. Enough. Love you for being there. Dona

Dear Ms. Fonda: Well, one of the projects I worked on during the pandemic was a second edition of the “Barbarella” art portfolio that I gifted you about two years ago. It has a much more professional page layout, artwork that is upgraded from the original portfolio’s presentation and photos of my last two Barbarella paintings (don’t worry though…after all that work I am definitely “all Barbarella-ed out). What I was thinking of is something that would be the icing on the cake for the portfolio…I was wondering if I could send you a photo of my favorite Barbarella painting through your people so you could autograph it and have it sent back to me. All I need from you is your blessing on this and a mailing address where I could send you the photo plus a SASE. If you could do this I would really appreciate your effort in this. I really thank you for your time and attention in this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko

I am so happy that you have returned to the set, Jane! 👍👍 Yu-hu-hu!!!
I beleive acting is in your blood, printed in your DNA, and no matter what happens you will never forget it. Maybe you will be a little bit nervous at the beginning, but eventaully you will find the way to the character.
love,

Hi Jane! I’m happy for you that going back to work was good and the set was “chill” ( I totally get your meaning 😂😂). And I’m sure none of your fans had any doubts about you still being able to act!!😊😊. Recently I’ve only seen you on FDF’s (which I miss every Friday)and Grace Hansen is a totally different person than Jane Fonda on FDF’s. My brain has a hard time reconciling that. See, your a great actress!
Maybe Biden has to make a “trade” or whatever they do in politics. It really will be a tragedy if Line 3 construction is allowed to continue. Greenpeace tweeted an article about “ecoside”. Just like genocide people in charge could be prosecuted for war crimes. Well Enbridge and anyone higher up could be prosecuted for crimes against the earth. It would be wonderful if we would adopt that law in the US. At this point I think the earth is more important than us humans.
Hmmm so you’re going to get busy after July 5??? Are you going to Washington again???
You mentioned something a while back about going to Houston?? Where are you going to protest ??
Anyway, have a great July 4! I hope you get to see some fireworks. But, you go to bed early; do you stay up and watch them? Take care!

Legendary ultra talented actors like you never lose their ability to act Jane, it’s in your blood and soul! I can’t wait to see the new ‘Grace & Frankie’ episodes. During lockdown I rewatched the entire seasons on Netflix which brought some good and much needed laughters during these difficult times. Keep acting, keep fighting, keep inspiring us, the world is a better place with you in it!

Thinking I’d seen everything you’ve acted in, I stumbled on a movie I had never seen tonight. “Old Gringo” is a beautiful, spirited movie. You acted beautifully then and still.

Your activism and ability to inspire others to DO something is another credit to your many accomplishments.

I agree with you. This is so, so frustrating and heartbreaking… not to mention disgusting.

I don’t know if it’s my place to say and if anyone will read it, but a lot of the frontline camps are in urgent need of donations. You can check out stopline3.org for more info on how you can help.

Best,
Kennedy

Thank you Jane climate change is impossible to deny .A documentary recently highlighted the effect on the environment and the lives of the indigenous people in Alberta due to Tar sands extraction.
Also the extreme temperatures in BC,Oregon California just now .My sister lives in Vancouver .
Glad to hear you settled back into work it’s just like riding a bike you never forget .
I was thrilled recently to get a reply to a card I sent from Scotland to MS.I told him “The Way”a wonderful movie .12 mighty orphans another movie would like to see also.Give him my regards please.
Anyway thanks once again for
your efforts over the yrs have been following FDFs
Look forward to G&Fs return have binged on it endlessly.these past 16mnths. Love to you all and stay safe .

Blessings Jane,

Hope you are well..The start of this decade has been one of the most challenging times in my life. Remind me so much how the world changed since 9/11. It’s been a while and hope to connect soon. As far as politics go.. you have to start at the legal bribery of lobbying. Many of our politicians have to decide is it money or we the people?? Money is security! Morals go out the window when it comes to receiving an offer you can’t refuse. That’s the problem I see in politics.
Great resource to follow for all activist and voters is open secrets. Check out the open secrets link at the bottom. Keep it saved before you get the many campaign promises every election cycle.
Money in politics.. is the root cause to every policy dilemma. Hope you have a beautiful summer.. keep acting and doing the work you love. Acting is very therapeutic. I appreciate your transparency and all work that you do.
A timeliss beautiful soul
Hope to connect soon Goddes🌟 Love & Bless!

Hasani ❤🙏🏽💛

https://www.opensecrets.org/resources/dollarocracy/

Wow! I wish I could be there to help you.😊

I wish there was a way I could help.

Hi Jane, Love that you work so hard for Climate Change. Behind you in all your efforts…..Your movies are really great. However, I am partial to seeing you, Lily, and Dolly together…….Enjoyed Grace and Frankie so much. You and Lily should have your own talk show. You two are so funny together and you look like you are having a great time. Hope to see you on tv or the movies soon.

Hi Jane, it’s really humbling that you are sharing your doubts your abilities after a long break. It shows you’re human. However, you shouldn’t doubt them because you have always been able to act. And do it brilliantly. I still think you’re one of the greatest actresses to ever grace the planet in my opinion. You may doubt that but if you look at all the work you’ve done and how much you have inspired your fans. I think it’s safe to say that it isn’t as bold of a statement!

I’m glad you’re enjoying your time on set and that you are well. I love that you like to keep in touch with your fans and we are forever grateful for it.

Keep on keeping on and thank you for constantly inspiring.

Lots of love,

Victoria xx

Dear Ms Fonda,

I am working with an incredible playwright that I would like to bring to your and Ms Tomlin’s attention.

Welcome to the mad world of The Playwright James Lewis Huss as Directed by Stewart Glen.

Imagine finding a treasure trove of Elizabethan classics that prove to be the source material of every single play William Shakespeare ever wrote?

A cheekier and far more gruesome “bawdy of work” you’ll ne’er find.

More phallic puns per foot than ever before.

And yet…strangely present in the thematic application, discoursing upon every ill wrought of human weakness. We accomplish this by reexamining history, then, rebooting classic literature.

It’s almost as if a time-traveler took in our modern world, and returned to 1500 England to write all these plays for Shakespeare to plagiarize. And he doesn’t stay there.

Who doesn’t love a good contemporary period piece?

We have 5 completed drafts already and would love to send them to your team for notes and other possible considerations. We are currently workshopping them all for our resident playwright to hear and developing further. We’ve accomplished amazing things with zero budget and a pandemic ravaging the world.

Can we zoom and chat about this? I know that is a bold request, but I cannot think of 2 better artists to work with.

My email is toesave@gmail.com

Greatest and Humblest regards,

Stewart Glen
Artistic Producer
The Post Pandemic Renaissance Theatre Company

Jane, I’m so sorry Grace & Frankie didn’t get an Emmy nomination 🙁 . I wish it had been nominated, i got really upset…
But on the other hand, I’m glad you’re back to the set, cannot wait to see Grace’s outfits for this season, and I’m super excited to see what Grace and Frankie will do, what business they will be involved in.

Have you seen “ Hacks “ on HBO Max? I started watching the show and I’m obsessed with it.
What are your bets on winning the Emmy? Have you seen the list of nominees?

And I’m so so so happy and excited to watch FDF on this Friday, I miss it so so much.

Xo

Dear Ms. Fonda: I just slipped my photo of my “Barbarella” painting ready for you to autograph along with my SASE in the mail today. It’s all in a manila envelope complete with a sturdy cardboard backing to keep everything nice and flat. I just wanted to thank you for helping to make the second edition of my “Barbarella” art portfolio complete. Have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko

Jane, I just have to tell you how much I love ‘Grace and Frankie’. You ladies are amazing, with such great chemistry! I’ve enjoyed both of you in so many things over the years, and you’re both so talented. I love everyone on the show. It’s such beautiful representation, and has so much love. I just finished watching it all the way through for the third time, and look forward to the next season.

You’re both an inspiration to me. Would you please let Lily know that I will never forget meeting her after a show she did in Commerce, TX back in the 70s? I treasure the poster she signed for me, and the autograph she gave me, and she was just lovely to the 8 or 9 year old kid I was then.

I loved theatre in high school, and did some community theatre a number of years ago, and participated in Murder Mystery dinner theatre back around 2012-2013. I’m not physically up to it any more, but still have great affection for all types of theatre.

Thank you both so much for the joy you bring to me and many others!

Best regards,

Robin Abess

You have always been a wonderful actress. I’ve seen 3 of your movies and on golden pond will always be my favorite

Jane, I saw the photo you posted on Instagram about your vibrating bed, what kind of vibration would it be? Something to improve the spine, perhaps? I was curious to know… Btw, I loved the headboard of your bed, it looks a lot like mine.

OMG Jane, of course you can still act.
You are a talented actress and of course I’m not the first to say that anyway… But yes you’re an amazing , inspiring women : )

*organization – I dislike typos!

Hi Jane,
I hope you’re enjoying the summer, the filming of Grace and Frankie and friends by now.

I would like to express here my sadness at the events in Afghanistan. They say that what starts wrong ends bad, now everything is pain and suffering especially for women and girls. No offence, hearing Biden’s words, speaking of revenge in his speech, it was a disappoiment for me, they have been unexpected words full of hatred and fury that still has me surprised, I think he spoke in a very inappropriate way that could affect to all of us. What happened to his moderate tone and appearance of a calm man? Do we like that some innocent children died with “his revenge”? It’s no way!!!

Jane, check this out. It was part of my “movie Friday”!!!

https://www.facebook.com/sos.faunamarina/videos/1474359719598624/

Hi Ms. Fonda,
Is this your fan mail address?

P.O. Box 10927, Beverly Hills, CA 90209

I saw your ‘In Five Acts’ documentary on HBO on the heels of some news stories that already had my wheels spinning. Your story inspired me to write down what I’d been feeling/thinking about. It was a hit on FB, and it ended up getting published in the Hartford Courant.
I wanted you to see it because it wasn’t until I heard you describe your tendency to define yourself within the context of your relationships with men that I understood something big about myself.
Could I use that post office box to send you some fan mail, and a more sincere thank you note?
If you only have a chance to read this and don’t respond, I get it.
But I do thank you so very much for all of your truly courageous, fierce, pure-hearted, brilliant work. On the screen, off of it. Our world is better because of your beautiful spirit. And I understand the world and myself better because of your biography and documentary.
Thank you 💜

Dear Jane,
thank you so much for being the faboulous person you are, you are so inspiring! And thank you to you all for being back to the set of Grace and Frankie. I have loved you for a long time, since when I was much younger, in fact Barefoot in the Park is one of my all time fav movies. I love the show, the whole cast, and my son who is 9 loves it too. We have already watched the four new episodes released by Netflix, and we laughed so hard. Big hug to everyone and especially to you Jane.
Warmly,
Cristina

I watched several episodes because I was told they sort of copied things from me. I didn’t like it at all. Not sure it will be renewed.

*Also, when I say “you” I don’t mean Jane Fonda, because I know Jane is already as green as can be 🙂

My first thought on grabbing their attention would be a letter. Normally these kinds of letters expressing concern go to your congress rep. but have a much more effective idea… instead, we send the letters to your 401k or 403b retirement institutions. Not your employers HR Dept. but the actual asset management company’s holding your assets. Financial Institutions (not banks), actually listen and take these letters seriously… because the people who write letters are the same people holding the majority of AUM. If you really care, take a look at what you’re invested in and where your asset management company is invested. There are plenty of green options out there that just need people like us to say, “Hey, I want more of that!”

Make it easy for people to come to your website and just click a button. Post a letter on your blog with a drop down menu so we can select our financial institution and send our concerns.

Just my first thought and my two cents 🙂

Greetings Jane!!
I woke up this morning and went to put on Grace and Frankie as my usual morning background noise. I’ve been chomping at the bit for the new season to arrive, and I was ELATED to be surprised with 4 episodes to hold us over!!! Thank you to you and the team for this bit of laughter. Can’t wait till next year for the rest! 💜

Jane OMG I’m so happy bc of this 4 new episodes of season 7 of Grace and Frankie. I just watched this four episodes that were released and I can’t wait for the rest of the reason. Omg omg omg. Made my Friday more happier and excited!!! And now I’m sad because I missed FDF cause I was watching the new episodes 🙁
I’m impressed how the show gets funnier and funnier every new season. And loved your hair, getting white.

Xo

Just watched FDF and got my new marching orders. Write Newsom even if I live in another state. Check! Write Biden again. Check! Write Kelly & Sinema, again. GRRR. on Sinema. Check! Relook at the Chapter on stopthemoneypipeline. Jump in where I can. Check! Put movienight on the calendar (Aug 26th 5pm)(time clarified later) Check! Pay attention and act on the “documentary moment”. Check! Take heart the fat lady(I’m fat so I can say that) hasn’t sung, yet. (Not said on the program just MY interpretation) Talk about the paperback of “What Can I Do? to friends. Check! Card to Shero who needs to hear her words back. Rest, take care of yourself. We want to you here with us for a long time. love, Dona

Congratulations on your upcoming paperback release!!! And the new episodes of Grace and Frankie are hilarious and gave me a much needed dose of serotonin! 😂 Perfect timing!

Hope all is well with you and your family, take care!

Best,
Kennedy Davis

Love this show. If you break up with Nick, I see a Pierce Brosnan in season 8. Please dont stop filming. I really want you to have a drinking match with Magan Mullally as Karen Walker. I adore you and the entire cast. Would love to see Martin’s sons watch him in his role….lol.

Hi, Jane!
I know your busy filming season 7 of G&F.
I just want to say that you’re being missed here.
By the way, have you seen Supernova (2021) with Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci?
Two extraordinary performances of this two actors and so beautifully directed the story.
sending you lots of love ❤❤❤,

..

I don’t know if these words will reach you, my English is not good enough،I just want to tell you that you changed my life,you said once “it’s much more important to be interested than to be interesting” ,i was thinking all my life that im late,for everything,and i wasnt try much thing as other,but im still here,and im interested ! it wasnt late even that im still here!! Existing and breathing ,I’m really jealous of the people in your life، cause if you can change and inspire Someone on the other side of the earth،How are the people nearby?،Sending you LOVE,wish if i can i met you someday.

Jane,
I’m missing you on your blog!!! <3
Stay safe!!!
Kisses from Brazil!!
I'm your big fan!

I always write on my computer because I edit, cut and paste, a lot as I go.

Jane!!! Yesterday, as I’m sure you know, was FDF’s 2nd anniversary!!! How is that possible!? It feels like it all started yesterday! Congratulations 🔥!!!

Hi Jane,

Trusting that you are well and taking great care.

You must be busy with the work of Grace and Frankie. Just sending a message to check up on you and to say that I am missing your posts on the blog however missing you more. Please send my well wishes to Lily Tomlin as well.

Hope to hear from you soon.
Saiesha. xoxo

Time is running faster

Thank you so, so much for another Fire Drill Friday. And urgent call to action was needed, and you and your team at Greenpeace delivered. ✊🔥❤️

Love your work. You are an inspiration in so many different aspects. I have just begun Law School in California and have aspirations to fight for the less fortunate, immigration and our environment. Thanks for being you.

Of course you can! You are one of the rare phenomenal actresses of all generations. Your dramatic acting is compelling, vulnerable, and, when warranted, empowering. I am completely enamored with every work, with every character you create. I believe that it is the vulnerability of your emotions, the expressions in your eyes, that most draws me to you in each role–and, I usually feel that the vulnerability comes from your life experiences, for which I have great compassion and empathy. I am grateful that you still have opportunities to practice your craft, because I have an insatiable need to watch your work!

Dear Ms. Fonda: I just wanted to write to find out if you received my photo of my “Barbarella” painting that I asked you to autograph for me, as well as it’s SASE return envelope. Without going in to too much detail I had a lot of difficulty with the Post Office before finally being able to mail it to you. The tracking feature on my SASE indicated that it got to the address you gave me on a previous post here on your blog website. I just wanted to make sure you got it. Thanks for your time and attention in this matter, and I hope to here from you soon. Have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko

Hello Jane!

I hope you be fine still working in G&F. We continue to miss you on the blog.

Last week has been incredible for me, the delivery of the Princess of Asturias Awards took place in Oviedo last Friday, I have been able to meet many of the winners, including Gloria Steinem. I’ve been able to attend the meetings of the winers such a chef José Andrés or the doctors and researchers of the COVID vaccine and of course the meeting with your friend Gloria Steinem. These Awards involve society and they are very opened to people in their celebration and I think this’s something very positive, we all live this week with intensity, cinema, concerts, conferences, exhibitions …….

Prior to the public meeting with Gloria, a concert was held in her honor with exclusively female interpreters and pieces by female composers from a century ago until today, very very interesting!. What can I say about the Gloria’s meeting?, she alone with her wisdom, her joy and optimism, seems to fill the Auditorium creating a current of connection and sisterhood between all of us, being able to see and hear her has been really exciting, It was fantastic, she’s an amazing woman. We finished off the day with another rock music concert from Gloria’s time, we left the auditorium with enthusiasm and emotion for everything we had experienced.

I think Gloria was very moved, I suppose these days will have been a great experience for her, although somewhat exhausting, I hope that Asturias and Spain in general are for her a memory of affection and frienship, that she have enjoyed her award, her time here and the most important thing I wish that she have felt happy among us.

Good luck with G&F. I hope to see you soon. A hug.

Jane, have you taken the third dose of COVID vaccine? I heard that they are already applying the third dose for older people….

I’ve been very busy these last few months, and that’s why I haven’t participated in the last FDF, I’m finishing my college degree, and finishing my graduation paper.

I’ve been watching it later, on Greenpeace’s YouTube, but nothing compares live, with you and all the guys, who I already recognize by names. I don’t know if you still remember me, after all it’s been a while since I’ve written here and not even from live broadcasts.

How are recordings of the latest episodes of Grace & Frankie going? I can’t get enough of watching the episodes that have been released for season seven, and I can’t wait to watch the full last season.

I was very sad about the end of the series, and your partnership with Lily, but I was happy to hear the news that you will continue to work together on an upcoming film by the same director as Grandma! I can’t wait to see you work together again, please don’t stop working together! I love you so much!! I am so attached to you. Please take Lily to the next Book Club movie!! It would be amazing, even if it’s a special participation.

Xo,
Giovanna 💗

Jane, I was rereading some comments and saw where you said that you and Lily have TWO MOVIES lined up after Grace and Frankie ends! I don’t know how I missed that but I am so looking forward to those creations. I haven’t been in a movie theater since before COVID but I’ve got my booster now, so when they come out I will be there on the premiere night, as usual, to give you the seat count when it counts and of course a few extra times after because I will savor every moment. I wonder what the genre will be. Comedy or will you try something off the chart like “What ever Happened to Baby Jane.” I know fans can expect one thing because G & F has been so successful but I also know both of you can do any genre and do it well and being the people you are you like to stretch and show your range. Just wondering.. and anticipating. Dona

I wanted to share this with you because well I’m a fan thats still working from home and desperate for any attention. I have of course watched a lot of your films and as a young man in the 70s was to stoned to appreciate them at the time. I found myself on a Fonda rewatch rampage with some of the movies I needed to see again like, Fun with Dick and Jane, California Suite, and barbarella to name a few. Well I had a lot of fun and I really like Grace & Frankie so funny. You are and have always been involved in great causes and Im hoping you may enjoy this painting I did because of the increase of homeless people.
Here is a link to it on my facebook. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4643210542407122&set=a.277460275648859

God Bless and thanks for all you do and have done.

John Catalfamo

Love the show with you and the rest of funny talented actors! Can’t wait to see Season 7. I love the cameo appearances of other famous actors that I haven’t seen in a very long time. It is the highlight of my evening to watch your show after a long busy day at work and then settling my kids to bed. You have inspired me to try eat more healthy and exercise too! 🙂

Hi Jane, Yahoo! Grace and Frankie! How was your first week at work? Was it exciting to see the people that (maybe) you hadn’t seen in a while? Do you get to keep your gray hair??But, yuck, getting up at 4:30 (thanks for doing that, though). But I get it, I keep “farmers hours” also (in the summer). I love being up when the sun rises and love that it stays light out so late (even if I am inside watching tv, LOL). June 21 is my favorite day of the year because it’s the longest; I guess I just have great memories of past summers. I hope you actually had some time off between the last FDF and the start of filming. Hey, I watched the Goldman Prizes and it was excellent! I learned 80% more than I knew. I also am reading “The Village of Ben Suc” (and it’s excellent) and am waiting for The Sum of Us…. and On Fire: The (burning) case for a green new deal. I don’t like reading digitally; I like to hold the book and turn the pages (yep, I am weird).
I miss FDF’s but it’s so understandable to go to once a month (and thank you for that!).
So, how long is filming; where are you headed for the next protest? okay-I’ve taken enough of your time. Hope you’re doing well! 🙂 🙂

Hi Jane,
Is the 24th your saint? I don’t know, just in case, congratulations! In Spain we congratulate both the saint and the birthday, I suppose it is a Catholic tradition, almost everyone here weare a saint’s name. The St John’s Eve is a magical night, pagan rites prior to Christianity are mixed to celebrate the summer solstice and religion, large bonfires are made in the street where, metaphorically, all the things that have gone wrong in the year are burned. Fire always has a purifying effect so it gives a way to a new light scene, (Right now I remember FDF). I think we will all have wanted to burn COVID forever and so many other bad things, I hope so!.
If it really is your saint, I found it curious because you were born on the shortest day of the year and your saint’s day sometimes coincides with the longest day of the year, the two solstices are in your life!
Good luck!

Your hair is gray and shorter than it used to be, when you still dyed it blonde, and it was longer than it is today. How are you going to do with Grace now? Will you wear a wig or your regular hair? I was wondering…

I just wanted to tell you that Grace and Frankie is my favorite show even tho I might be one of your youngest fans! When i finished season 6 I was so sad and all the other shows I’ve watched after Grace and frankie can’t Even compete. And now that I see there will be a season 7, I’m so happy!

Hola Jane, qué gusto saber que compartas tus días con nosotros. Me alegra enormemente que hayas comenzado a filmar nuevamente “Grave & Frankie” (no veo las horas de verlas nuevamente). Me alegra verte bien, eres un ejemplo, te felicito, a tus 83 te mantienes tan activa y transmites esa energía y alegría. Muchos cariños desde Argentina para vos, Lili y todo el elenco!!!

Hi, Jana!
This is such a good news.
I’m guessing you’ve missed a lot filming G&F, right?
Initially, my 35 years oldsister refused to watch the sitcom, but recently she took my advice and she was so excited after seeing all the seasons.
Good luck and stay healthy!
❤❤❤

Wishing everyone the best of luck, I hope you all have a wonderful time back on set! The excitement for season 7 is well and truly alive, and I look forward to our next Fire Drill Friday. Until then! xo

Dear Jane Fonda (-Team),
This is what I call “real good news”! I’ve been watching s1-s6 in a row, kind of a marathon, picking some special moments and scenes watching over and over again. First of all, cause I really enjoy “Grace & Frankie”.

The main reason is, I’m kind of obliged in “serious watching”. As a senior student at the University of Vienna (Department of historical–ethnological Studies/ Cultural Studies) I’m part of a research project focussing on “Stardom and Fandom… perspective on ageing, intersectional ageism” etc. My special research interest is about Jane Fonda.
After all I adored “Barbarella”, lost Baby-weight doing Aerobics “with Jane”, learnt to survive being a single-mum (of 3), got cancer (obviously survived again) and got used to repeating “starting over”… I don’t have to tell you about developing resilience, dear Jane Fonda!
Being a senior-student at the age of 59 is kind of rewarding myself, I already passed the “Bachelor” (first academic degree in Austria, wrote my thesis about a special example of female invisibleness), currently longing for my “Master”.

Is there any chance to ask you few questions, may I request an interview (time frame for my research is till November/ latest Decembre, 15th)? I understand Zoom fatigue very well, so I gladly would go to US to talk to you (living as a climate activist since more than 25years now maybe I’ve earned this one flight…).
Or maybe you’re eagerly anticipate a visit in Vienna (where Viktor Frankl lived… and was forced to develop his great work of forgiveness…)?

In any case: All the best for you, “break a leg”!
Best wishes and greetings from Austria,
Karin Kuna

It was very early! 6months early with Birthday wishes oops sorry .

Yaaaaay! What a great news. G&F is my favorite show EVER and I miss it so much, can’t wait to the next season. I can remember the readings in the beginning of the pandemic on zoom, we hoped that it would be filmed soon and now we finally have a day! Little big victory.
And yes, me too, I feel like I don’t sense of time because of COVID.

We miss you too! I now know that so many of the Firefighters have been taking action because of posts I see on social media! Some have been calling and lobbying our representatives, sending postcards and flooding executives calendars with invites (to stop Line 3) and a few people who have even joined the frontlines via the Gathering or one of the camps in MN.
I know I can speak for all viewers when

Fridays haven’t felt the same! I miss our community, and especially hearing from the guests. But, I have also enjoyed rewatching past episodes and taking notes!

Have fun filming! I haven’t watched Grace and Frankie completely yet, but I’ve heard only positive things! I’ll have to check it out before the new season!

Best,
Kennedy Davis

Happy Birthday .
Not sure a 4-30 am start would suit me .
Was thrilled to get a reply from Martin recently ,thank him please.
Did hear the temperatures are causing concern yet again in California .We have no such problem in Scotland.
Was also concerned about the damage being done to the environment in Alberta ,a tv documentary last night highlighted the lust for oil.
One good thing about lockdown few cars on the rds.
Once again stay well and I look forward to final season of G&F😥 love to all

Have a great shoot Jane! I’m so sad I won’t be there to finish the show. I miss all of you.

Sooo glad you’re safely back to work! I observe your birthday every year, being your biggest fan since I was 14! Thank you for bringing me and my family joy and laughter with Grace and Frankie, and for educating us about climate change. As always, thank you for blazing trails for me! Love you, Jane!

Jane, I hope you are having fun, fun, fun on the set everyday. While you focus and feel the sense of purpose and creativity, I hope you savor every moment. I have fallen into a repeat watching like so many who want to feel the connection with you and Lily and feel lifted up emotionally. I’m on season four, I think. The wondrous scene with Grace when Nick sees the real Grace w/o all the decoration. The above photo is from one of my most favorite episodes, with Grace owning her years and striding across the crosswalk. Just loved that whole episode. Frankie with Margaret’s itty-bitty walk. The anticipation is SO high! What will the writer’s do to end this wonderful series? And now you have me anxious about what is coming after the fourth of July. My mind always races to catastrophe first. “Get Intense?” You are so passionate, you almost fry the cables as it is. I just pray that you are well and safe and are not planning to throw yourself under the bus to try to save the earth. See? Right to catastrophe. So what Friday in July is our Drill back on, so I can put it on my calendar?
I’m about ready to write a scorching letter to Senator Sinema. I composed it in my head all night long. The joy of having two Dems for Arizona seems long gone. What’s the point if one acts like a Republican? If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck… Some of the new leaders need what a a horse riding person calls a lot of wet blankets. That’s why the some of the old guard have to hang in there too long. A cutesy little curtsey lacks professional polish and doesn’t treat a subject of filibuster with the seriousness it deserves. Got to go..company. much love, Dona

I just got a notification about All We Can Save Project’s (which I follow closely) live stream, and I joined! I was absolutely overjoyed to get to hear from Dr. Hayhoe, and was excited to see you there as well! I had no idea what the content of the livestream was supposed to be, so I was pleasantly surprised to see both of you there together! That book is one of the ones that unlocks something deep inside of you and it deserves so much love and attention, which I definitely think you helped with today!

It was lovely to attend last week’s FDF! It still amazes me too see people in the comments organizing and learning. You and the FDF team are still filling people up with hope and motivation in the time when we need it most!

Best,
Kennedy Davis

Grace & Frankie is hands down the MOST delightful show I have watched in so very long, and you and of course Liky Tomlin, as well as the rest of the cast, are nothing short of brilliant!

I laugh. I cry. I’m moved and inspired.

I’m also crushed that this will be the last season. I think you need to get Netflix on the phone, somewhere in between everything else.

And thank you for writing the book; I have despaired about our environment and it hurts so much I’ve had to stop trying. Perhaps after reading it I will find the heart, and the courage, to become active again.

Please keep being amazing you!

Best,
Tracy

No we won’t be marching then because we’ll still be filming Grace & FRankie and the production won’t let us cause of COVID.

Well guess what, Ann, your wishes will come true. Lily and I have 2 really good movies to do together after we finish G&F!!!!!

This is the best news! I love you and Lily so much! I can’t wait to see your two new movies together. I’ve been watching the two of you on several interviews recently. I loved your Ted talk so much! you and Lily are hilarious together.

“Grace & Frankie” has truly been one of the great joys of my life! The dramatic and comedic talent of both you and Lily is absolutely astounding! Both of you have the ability to create a vulnerability that is deeply touching. “Grace & Frankie” is now tied with “Cagney & Lacey” as my favorite television of all time–and, of course, my favorite coupling. Thank you both so much for this incomparable viewing experience filled with love, laughter, adversity, and enduring female friendship.

Been binging on Grace and Frankie. Wasn’t sure I would like it but it’s like watching a train wreck—I can’t look away. Sam Waterson is quite a surprise! And you and Lily Tomlin are hilarious-a female modern version of the Odd Couple! What a hoot! Congrats!

Hello Jane,
Je me permets d’écrire en français vu que vous le parlez très bien. Je voulais juste laisser un petit mot ici car je viens de terminer tous les épisodes de Grace & Frankie disponibles sur Netflix en Suisse… MERCI, THANK YOU so much, à vous et à Lily pour m’avoir fait tellement rire. Dans cette période pas très drôle (COVID, Ukraine war, planet…) qu’est-ce que cela m’a fait du bien de regarder Grace & Frankie et de découvrir cette amitié hors norme ! Je me réjouis de voir la suite de la saison 7 et ainsi que votre nouveau film ensemble ! J’espère que vous être toutes les 2 en super en forme ! Salutation à Lily Tomlin,
Take Care
Tracy

Thank you for the update, Jane! I’m so excited 😁to see the final episodes of ‘Grace and Frankie’…though it’s bittersweet because there won’t be any more 😞! This show has been my go-to; like ‘virtually’ seeing friends when we actually couldn’t due to COVID restrictions!
Thanks again,

Ruth Jane Davison

Love, love, love Grace & Frankie! I smile when I think about the roles you’ve played but I am inspired by your tireless activism. Wishing you good health & thank you! <3

Gigi

I’m missing you and my Fire Drill Fridays family too.

There are solutions. We must focus on them and never give up on establishing equitable opportunities for all. I would love to discuss them with you, Jane.

Thank you so much for sharing the Treaty People Gathering on your blog. It was a monumental experience that has me feeling more motivated and hopeful that ever before. It was wonderful to finally meet you and I hope our paths cross once again someday!

I wanted to share a little story about Winona. I was talking to her about her farm and her book and eventually the topic landed on her horses -I think it is wonderful that she used her horses to plant her crops, and her plows are beautifully painted and decorated. I haven’t been on a horse in about 7 years because I had a pretty nasty experience with one when I was 10. (Bucked off with a broken rib. Didn’t tell my mom because I was afraid she wouldn’t let me ride anymore!) I told Winona about this and she sent me over to her farm after I left the protest to help me get back to riding. Still a long way to go before I’m comfortable again, but it’s a start! I unfortunately did not see her again to thank her.

Another powerful story that I heard and think you will appreciate is this:

We all know that whenever sexual abuse happens and is reported, often the victim is the one to be ostracized. I neighbored at camp with an indigenous woman from South Dakota and we bonded and became buddies pretty quickly. We both shared our experiences about past trauma (which were shockingly similar) and she told me a story about how one time when she was at a protest, a man tried to abuse a young woman. When this woman spoke out about it, instead of doubting her or not really taking any action, the entire camp walked the man off the grounds and made sure that he told him he was no longer welcome. I know a lot of women go through the complete opposite, struggling with doubt and isolation. I imagine it must have been incredibly powerful to have so many people protecting you. KymBerlie (my aforementioned camping neighbor) said as much.

Once again, thank you. I would not have been able to experience this had it not been for your post. Truly a life changing moment for myself and many others.

Best,
Kennedy Davis

Great piece in the Atlantic. Had read. Enjoyed your take. We’ll done on CNN re climate and pipeline. Russian doll analogy most fitting.

Hi Jane,
Good article! Terrible reality! I believe that the most important thing is to change the model of masculinity, abandon their toxic roles including violence, many men also feel uncomfortable within this system and they don’t find their place in it, it would be necessary creating that new world through of education, if we look back some lights are beginning to be seen, but more commitment is needed in institutions, family and men.

I want to thank you for all your effort at Fire Drill Fridays, I took a little time to joined it because I thought it would be difficult for me because of the language, finally a few months ago I dared to follow it and I began to attend every Friday and it has been a great experience, It has helped me in the awareness and learning process that I’m in, many guests have been extraordinary. I’ve seen some of the programs later with English subtitles and it has been a great help, thank you very much for everything!. I trust that one day the show will be more frequently, I miss it already.

On the other hand, it’s a joy your return to the filming of Grace and Frankie, it will be fantastic to be able to see the new episodes, in the meantime to cheer us up, I post here the Camotero’s song link, who’ s the person who grows and sells sweet potatoes and the song evokes the sound of their street sale, I think it transmits joy and fiesta….. especially dedicated to Frankie ha ha, you both and all the cast are brilliant, enjoy yourself filming with your friends!

hello jane,

Violence against women must also be treated as a pandemic. Here, the numbers soared during the pandemic. According to a survey, most women who suffer domestic violence are between 35 and 39 years old and declare themselves brown, and most men who commit this type of violence are also between 35 and 39 years old and white.
I’ll miss FDF, but I’m glad to hear you’re back working on Grace & Frankie. Here, last month, we lost a great actor and comedian, Paulo Gustavo, who died from Covid at 42, along with nearly 500,000 Brazilians. I was very sad about your departure. He said: – LAUGHING IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE. Glad you came back to make us laugh. Art has this power to transform lives, to bring hope, that’s why it is being so mistreated by our government GENOCIDA (we can’t speak that word around here).
This number of deaths as a result of the destruction of the environment is absurd. Yes, we need to treat this like a pandemic too. Here we are marching for impeachment. We want the Environment Minister to leave. There has never been so much destruction of nature. There are so many things that would not fit here.
I work in a spiritist center and every month we distribute food baskets to needy families, but we have never seen so many people in need. The number of baskets increased by 1,000%. Today, 60% of Brazilian families are hungry. Government emergency assistance costs, believe me, $30 $50 or $70 a month, depending on the case.
Good to see you well and without a mask. I loved the Mother’s Day photos and the wonderful lunch. Here I am positively vibrating for the success of #StopLine3.
With love

Divine goddess, I hope you well are well.

I’m the plucky mama who could. (I hope). A climate change calamity incinerated my home. I don’t have much, but what I got has been poured into this:

Proceeds go the organizations, to help future victims of natural disasters, and to reduce emissions.

If I have one tenth what you had in Barbarella, Fun with Dick and Jane, or Cat Ballou, I shouldn’t have a worry to fret

Divine Goddess, I hope you are well.
It’s that plucky mama again.
Would you please consider writing about this in your next blog?

It’s inspiring, directly related to climate change, entertaining, and it would show you care about your fans who are struggling to make ends meet.

Linguistic determinism

Just celebrated our Golden Wedding .
Martin and Janet Sheen will be 60yrs married later this year .Our best wishes to you all.

How is it so damned impossible to communicate with such a “normal”humble man who isnt a member of a private country club .I take our granddaughter and sneak on to a 9hole course which looks across the Irish Sea .Ridiculously expensive .

Sri Lanka is dealing with an environmental disaster just now .

Hi Jane!

Looks fantastic. If there’s one thing I’ve learned during the pandemic (well, I never needed to learn it) is that eating and drinking in the company of close friends (which I also did tonight) is really the best thing in life. We’re human beings and not human doings. And that the tribal instinct of social gatherings is so important.
Enjoy!
Jason x

LOVE this happy post! So many people that I enjoy at one table, looking happy ~ what a blessing!

I seem to be experiencing tastebud envy at the moment! 😂

Love the hat

Kathy, No photogenic (photographic) memory. I get depressed sometimes. I’ve lost the weight already!

First of all: i really loved your hat!!!
Second: this pizza looks incredibly tasty and you look extremely happy and in such a good company!

Jane, i was thinking these days, if you like or ever heard Brazilian music? For example any ”bossa nova” songs…
I know it’s very popular in the U.S. specially in Miami, or at least it was a few years ago.
And if you like, what singers and songs do you like?
Just out of curiosity…

Xo

OMG!! I love “Somebody Feed Phill” and love even more this amazing reunion ♥️ Thanks for this Jane!

Hi Jane,
I was so thrilled to see that Netflix added FTA to their library today! I just finished watching and had to come and tell you how much I loved it. Makes me so happy that people will finally get a chance to see it after all these years. The remaster is beautiful and this doc shows all the sides of the GI movement that most Vietnam War docs fail to cover. Super important part of history, and I’m really glad Netflix picked it up. Loved the new intro you recorded too!

My Fridays have felt so empty lately without FDF, but I completely understand the hiatus. Looking forward to our next meeting in July and of course our next movie night. I have truly enjoyed the movies we’ve watched together and the q&a sessions afterwards. It’s always a pleasure to chat with the rest of the FDF family and I always learn so much. Thanks for hosting all of these for us—truly the highlight of 2020 for me.

Hope you are well!

xo Robin

hey Jane I wrote to you before and I just wanted to check in and say hi im a huge fan of yours and Lily Tomlin and im graduating high school this Friday and I was wondering if you had any thoughts or any wisdom you wanted to share with me as I move on Im going to Sarah Lawrence in New York to study acting because I want to be an actor for film and tv I have an agent but all ive gotten is background work for that show billons.

thank you ruby

It would be really interesting to hear how you prepare in the days and weeks before you go in front of the camera. I assume alcohol is off limits. Carbs too. Yikes.
Jason x

Let’s talk movies and Santa Monica:

I worked in downtown Santa Monica for fourteen months, spending many of my mornings and lunch breaks overlooking the Pier. And now I’m thinking of “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” I kind of wish I knew the Santa Monica you describe. I’m 27 now, and I’ve listened to various Californians describe a Southern CA from decades past that sounds so exciting, village-like, and low-key (yes, even people from Beverly Hills describe an older, pre-“everything is Prada and Gucci and …” Rodeo Drive). Joan Didion driving around Malibu in her yellow corvette. Oh well. It happened — I wasn’t there for it, and I don’t want to go on a nostalgia trip but, damn — seems like there was some fun being had.

I’ve gone to the Laemmle once or twice (I think the last time was for Alex Ross Perry’s film Golden Exits), but my most recent Santa Monica movie-going experience was to see a print of Sunset Boulevard at the Aero (August 2, 2019 — played as a double feature with the great Sullivan’s Travels).

COVID-19 brought on the longest stretch in my entire life of not seeing movies at a theater. I went from January 14, 2020 (Uncut Gems), to May 15, 2021 (Army of the Dead), without seeing a film in theaters. I would, prior to it, average at least one trip to the theaters a week. It was a long 487 days. One day we’ll bump into each other!

Signing off but before I do: not that you haven’t seen footage of yourself, but are you familiar with these various Roddy McDowall home movies, circa 1965? (Some vids feature you, Julie Andrews — others have Anthony Perkins, Tuesday Weld, hot Paul Newman, Judy Garland, Natalie Wood. Y’all hanging out!)

youtube.com/watch?v=iF0N8Rp11Ig

Hi, Jane!
I feel and think exactly like you that there are crisis far worse that the COVID pandemic. It’s definitely a major humanity crisis. These almost two years taught me again that the key is LOVE and HUMAN CONNECTION. Don’t you think the same?!
😊😉
As I’ve read your post I understood that you are eager to get back on the streets to push the Biden administration into doing something about climate crisis. You’ve told me once that you believe Biden can be pushed by activists to do THE RIGHT THING. Do you still believe this?!
sending my love and good vibes to you❤❤❤

Hi Jane,

I get so despondent sometimes. I recycle everything (including a lot of wine bottles during the pandemic 😂). I try to use as little plastic as possible. We buy regional and seasonal and organic wherever. Like most Germans actually. However, the German government is still using open cast coal mining and STILL trying to find a site where they can dump all their nuclear waste (been looking for years). It’s ludicrous.

However, there has been a huge surge in support for the Green Party (general elections are in September where Merkel will step down) and it looks as if they might win. If not win then will be in the coalition.

Let’s wait and see. Sometimes it makes no sense when we do the small stuff to help the environment and our governments get away with environmental murder.

Take care
Jason x

Hi Jane-
A few friends and I just flew into Las Vegas earlier today from Pennsylvania. We drove through Death Valley on our way to Sequoia, Kings, Yosemite and on to Big Sur. I couldn’t help but think what a dichotomy Death Valley really is: conserved land that gives us a glimpse into how unforgiving the realities of climate can be. Driving through the Searless Valley, abandoned mining towns also show the failure to provide just transitions for workers after closures. I am so grateful for the continued preservation of lands across the US, however, protected spaces and waterways can only take us so far. As it evidenced by places like Northern Minnesota and similar stories from peoples across the country, there is still work to be done if future generations can hope to experience untouched expanses in nature!
Keep fighting the good fight-
Jen

Can’t wait til you’re back marching in streets. Will be joining you. “Bodies on the line” … yrs as a criminal defense attorney, jail isn’t something I’d relish, but do-able for the cause. Best wishes for filming the final season of G&F. Thank God, literally, for the series… it was my sanity/white noise of peace and laughter thru worst times of the past yr… be it the week leading up to the election, the months following it until the inauguration… and the heights of the pandemic crisis. Nights of insomnia… G&F floated thru the house~ that and rereading My Life So Far and Prime Time, and then What Can I Do? It was manageable. I too was one who had a privileged existence in the midst of the devastation~ but the emotional/spiritual toll was still deeply painful.

Good afternoon Jane
Thanks for introducing me to FDF initially as a G&F newby!
Yes too many cars on the rd again .
My husband Ian &I celebrate our golden wedding June 2nd.wow !Ian is 86 I am 68.We have 3children ,6 grandchildren .Where has the time gone .
Please tell me is Martin Sheen contactable? I saw an interview he did and among the many reasons he has my great respect is that he wouldnt join a country club .He carries his clubs in back of his car .Since retirement ive tried the golf we have a course which looks across the Irish Sea .
Keep up the great work and love to all on the show .
Apocalypse now never seen it!The Way I loved.

The UK has compulsive liar in power just now.Many mistakes made during Covid not least closing down late .Brexit a disaster !English nationalism i.e. little Englanders longing for the empire .I can feel a rant coming on .
Grace&Frankie has kept me sane I think!
Take Care
I hate my name Gladys

I wish it was that easy. You know, a flick of the wrist, twitch of the nose (yes that was a *Bewitched* reference), and BAM all the things we could do to save the environment, our planet, and the species that inhabit it would all be fixed! Someday we’ll get there or at the very least to a point in which things are stabilized enough and keep building from there. Do I make sense anymore? I feel like I sound insane haha! On the positive note: I hope the making of the last season of *Grace & Frankie* goes well, I hope the costume fitting is fine, and continue being you, Jane 🙂

Have a good one!
-Ducky x

Thanks for your random thoughts; it was such a nice surprise😊 I also went to the movies but I saw a far different movie: Quiet Place 2! There were 16 people in my theater! I read the synopsis on yours and it sounds really good. Besides, Alain Delon is easy on the eyes,LOL
You know, when I heard you say it was the last FDF until 7/16, I was happy, grateful and kind of sad all at once. I felt you had given us so much by doing FDF’s weekly. I realize you know your “stuff” (you are SO intelligent!) but it must take a bit to prepare; what a huge commitment and “gift” to us. Thank you. I was happy because you were getting back out and able to use your “celebrity” for the most important situation we’re facing. I have no understanding as to why the climate crisis is not “top of mind”. It seems like a no brainer And the fact that we subsidize all that money to the oil companies bothers me like people voting for Trump (😡😡??!!)
So, I discovered On Golden Pond, you and the Climate Crisis (FDF’s) when I needed it the most. I’ve had 8 months of very limited activities and the amount I learned about in that time is incredible. A whole new world opened up. I’m extremely grateful for all you’ve done and how you inspired me to learn even more.
I look forward to hearing how it’s going with you and your friends at The treaty Gathering in MN(!!). You guys are going to crush it!
Stay safe and Thank you

It’s great to see you getting out and about again. Please stay safe. I wish there was a way I could come meet you while you are traveling to all these wonderful places and helping everyone you meet. I also think it’s wonderful that you’ve been able to keep in touch with your best friend from school. 😊

I’ve always wanted to see Santa Monica! I have a portfolio book of old pictures that my grandparents took when they were there back in the 70’s. Quite the group will be attending the gathering it looks like! Keener, Arquette, Schilling and Williams, oh my!
Are you planning on participating in a direct action during the gathering? (If you are comfortable sharing) If you are, we’re you planning more high risk or low risk for arrest? I’m planning low risk since I would have to have a parent come and bail me out.

Hi Jane –
I found you describing this area in Santa Monica fascinating in your book, as at the time it seemed like you were kind of exposed in a community that didn’t normally have stars as neighbors. How does Biden plan to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030 if he can’t adopt a stronger GND? Thank you, as always, for using your platform to wake people like me up from occasional complacency.

Best,

Michael

I loved you in Klute. I re-watch it at least once a year. I would like to comment on the pipeline. One problem is that farmers can’t go without diesel and gas-powered equipment. Farmers do not make much money and can be wiped out by bad weather and bad crops. The cost of farming equipment costs huge amounts and requires loans. They are reliant upon reasonable fuel costs. If we do not have farmers, we do not have food. The equipment cannot run without fuel. We cannot drive to the city in electric cars because of the miles needed to travel. Farmers are the ones that hurt, not city people who can use battery or alternative power. Please keep this in mind. Thank you!

Jane, I just finished season 6 of Grace and Frankie and recently saw your latest movie with Robert Redford. Just want you to know I’m a huge fan of your work, on and off the screen. Actually I’m quite smitten with you. Happy to have found this site. I wish you the best of health and well being. You are as RELEVANT as ever.

Dear Ms. Fonda:

I know this is a bit late for a comment but love your passion and writing style. I have long admired your activism since my days in the marine corps during the last years of the USA involvement in Vietnam.

With that in mind I recently viewed your film FTA and the companion film Sir, No Sir. It brought back memories of my WestPac deployment as a radio operator with the 3rd marine division. Although I arrived on Okinawa about 9 months after your last FTA tour show, the effect you had on GI’s was immeasurable and remained in their collective DNA; like Woodstock many more of us seem to remember attending your show than actually attended the show.

Enjoyed your introduction to the film and appreciated the support you gave to the GI protest movement. Your activism inspired me to work on the GI underground newspaper on Okinawa.

Thank you so much for your continued activism for progressive causes.

Sincerely and with thanks,

Michael.

May you be in peace for all your days.

With love

I’m sure this isn’t part of your cause but maybe you could give them some ideas. I watch your show and love how committed you are. Loved Grace and Frankie, I live on a farm with lots of trees it’s 130years old. I’m trying to learn about helping change my environment thru where I live.

I’m not sure where to post my concern. I from Nebraska but there is something terrible going on in Colorado. Don’t Fence Me In

Piceance Basin Helicopter Roundup

7.17.22 Status
310 wild horses rounded up, including 57 foals. 190 shipped to holdings in Utah, including 41 foals.

Foaling Season Should Not be Helicopter Season

The out of focus red, yellow and white sign in the foreground signals a gas pipeline.
These poor horses are suffering and their foals too. It’s to bad they can’t get a National Park for these sweet Wild horses. I learn about this thru Facebook on an account called, WilsonAxpe Photography. He takes photos of these wild beauties. Thank you, Michele Young.

You know, it really has only felt like a very small amount of time since virtual FDF’s took this community by storm. I’m so excited to see the next step into the new chapter and join with my fellow firefighters on the street in D.C., Houston, and wherever else I can make the trip to!

This year has opened up an incredible amount of opportunity to change the way I think about things and to take action. I have been taught so many different things by you, FDF guests, and the friends I have made within the FDF community and Greenpeace. One of the most important things I have learned during this time is to not be afraid to step out and put myself on the line. Most importantly, empathy.

I had the privilege to watch a video by Tara Houska during an orientation meeting for the Treaty People Gathering. She encouraged us to, before we gather at the sacred lands, to find out where we come from, address our fears and our prejudices and to take time to be grateful for what we have, to reflect on our trauma so we can understand and stand in solidarity. Do I’ve been taking the time to reflect on my journey so far and want to acknowledge the people in my life who have (knowingly or unknowingly) affected me.

Your stories and advice (whether it be through your books or otherwise) your acting and the way you connect to your characters, coming out about your past trauma and your empathy have all made a significant impact in my life, especially since I have never really had anyone in my life talk about the world’s important issues, let alone personal trauma or feelings. It has been very helpful hearing your story and how you have grown from all of these things. It gives me hope for myself.

I’m certainly going to miss the FDF family every Friday, but I’m incredibly excited for what’s next. In the meantime, I’m going to lobby my representatives, continue to call people to action, and volunteer and join the Treaty People Gathering! I would have never had the courage to do these things if it weren’t for the amazing guests on Fire Drill Friday’s and the stories you have shared about your own life, so thank you from the bottom of my heart.

All the best,
Kennedy

And thanks again for another great movie night! Can’t wait to watch the other 3 acts of that amazing film!

Hi Jane,
Congratulations to your friend Gloria Steinem for the Communication and Humanities’ Princess of Asturias Award. I live here in Asturias and I’m very very happy that she has been honored with this important award, It’s recognized her life as a promoter of the feminist movement and the equality of women and men. It’s nice and fair to recognize the efforts and the struggle of people like her who’ve helped so much in the empowerment of women, you all are a brave and clever women’ generation.
These awards are giving throughout weeks and when the list is completed you will see that the winners are always very very interesting people and I suppose it’ll be very attractive for Gloria to spend time with them. The awards ceremony is always held in October and I trust the sanitary conditions have been normalized by then (we are already much better because the vaccine) and she can come without problems to pick it up. As she likes traveling I think this trip she cannot let it pass by because Asturias is one of the most beautiful places in Spain, …sure! It’s away from the usual Spain’s clichés, it’s a very green place with truly beautiful sea, beaches and mountains, fantastic food and lovely people ha,ha,ha, I’m not kidding, the Asturians, we’re the most valued by the rest of Spaniards, there are many interesting visits that can be made, towns, landscapes, monuments, …. we even have a princess ha,ha,ha, this title corresponds to crown’s heir, these are Monarchy’ stuffs that for those who live outside this system they could sound exotic, they really are!, and this stuffs bring to Asturias a certain notoriety especially because of this Awards. We’ve a kind of fool’s pride and something to brag and joking about.
The prize-giving is in Oviedo, a small city where fortunately we do everything on foot, that week’s full of cultural events that revolve around the prizes and the winners, conferences, concerts, cinema, books, … it’s a very lively week. I hope that I’ll be able to attend some Gloria’s acts if they finally take place. The winners are honored in a big way, does her like the sound of the bagpipes? If is not, she’s lost!!! , it’s our traditional instrument, a heritage of Celtic culture and those days it sounds everytime and everywhere. Any other information? Ha ha, I’ll be here for whatever you want!. Anyway, I say all this to encourage Gloria to come here because I’m sure that she will enjoy the days that she spends among us. Tell her!, we’ll not let her down!
You could come with her too!, why not?

Hi Jane, I think its wonderful that you are going to Michigan again! I also feel it’s awful that you need to because Enbridge so destructive. And how great you put the message out there. It’s going to be interesting and exciting to see how many people come together for this “fight”. I’ll be there in thought and spirit. You are going to crush it! Be safe and be careful 🙂
Kathy
P.S. Oh- and I need you to know: When I give you S–t for my comments not being approved, I am just joking around. It’s no big deal. Have an awesome day!!

I talked my mother into letting me go and I’m very excited bud super nervous. This will be my first time traveling to a protest and staying by myself without a family member. I also don’t know which location I should go too, as there are several. Any suggestions?

Rosie, Well we stay in the town of Park Rapids in northern Minnesota, about 3-plus hours north of Minneapolis. I don’t know yet where the gathering is taking place.

Beautifully articulated, Daniela. xx

OMG! You “said” that perfectly!
Thanks

Indeed! A happy looking group. For years I use to have the LP, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart. I loved his role in In & Out as the principal. It’s in my DVD collection. I can still see him at the end doing the dance and the look on his face. Makes me laugh every time.

Not sure, Candita. What is it? x

I know you have more important things to do but why isn’t this comment approved?😂😂😊

Seems like it was a good time! Glad you could all get together in person all while being safe and even now 🙂

I’m happy to see you’re happy and i’m glad to know you don’t need to wear masks anymore. Here in Brazil we’re having our worst time in the pandemic, sadly, so I hope you are enjoying this time there with no masks and hope we’ll gonna have this feeling as soon as possible. Love you so much.
PS: you look stunning in this picture (as usual).

That is just BEAUTIFUL. What a lovely story!! Thank you for sharing that. It made me smile and feel so deeply happy I felt like crying. I’m so happy you have such wonderful neighbors. I always enjoyed Bob Newhart’s humor. “Family” is such a wider scope than we realize. Friends and good neighbors can make such a wonderful connection on days when family is elsewhere.
Like your little cul-de-sac, this little community has gone through those losses, (another today), and shares laughter, music, zoomed books and met outside with drinks or played Pickle Ball. Some are line dancing. Today, a small group started the card game of Hand & Foot. Others enjoy the pool in 90 degree heat. We are all getting through this with each other’s help. Again, thanks for sharing and letting us be a small part of your life. It lifts us. Dona

How kind of them! I love your advice about having a friend who is a comedian. We have a couple of friends who are hilarious and in fact, my husband makes me laugh every day. That’s always my advice to newly married couples – laugh together every day.

Dear Ms. Fonda: You probably don’t remember me, but I was the guy who mailed you a portfolio of “Barbarella” artwork about a year-and-a-half ago to your Atlanta business office, where it was promptly lost for a couple of months until it was finally found and delivered to you. Given your work in combating climate change I thought I’d write you to get your opinion on something. Besides creating artwork, my other hobby is building, painting, and accessorizing plastic model kits. I’m good enough at the hobby to make the finished kits look as good (if not better) than the box art on the packages the kits come in. Often, I put LED lighting systems, motors, and sound cards into my kits to increase their “WOW factor”. Most of my kits are manufactured from polystyrene plastic, though a sizeable number of then are limited edition kits made of polyurethane resin (you are probably having a heart attack right now upon reading that last factoid). On top of that, I have a collection of 29 unbuilt model kits in storage in a closet in my apartment. I just wanted to tell you this to see if you though, all things considered, given the effects on the environment caused by the manufacture of plastics, that it was okay for me to continue this hobby. I hope I’m not bothering you with this, and I look forward to hearing from you soon in this venue. Have fun! Yours-Steven Vasko

By the picture, i can tell that your Mother’s Day was lovely and fun! I also noticed that your both were without masks, that’s great!! Unfortunately i couldn’t do the same, because my country isn’t vaccinating as fast as the USA are.

I was (re)watching ”Barefoot in The Park” these days and i realized something: you don’t do movies since 2018 (Book Club) if i’m not wrong. It isn’t a criticism, it’s just that i miss you working on movies and as Grace and Frankie is ending this year, don’t you think about coming back to the movies? I don’t know if the sequency of 9 to 5 is going to be with the same actresses (you, Lily and Dolly) doing the same roles, or if will be with different actresses.
I know that you have 2 different roles in life that are: being an actress and being an activism. And they both are important to you. Do you think you maybe can retire after Grace and Frankie ends? Retire from the actress role, because on activism you have Fire Drill Fridays. Or maybe thinking about a Grace and Frankie movie?

I don’t know, the point is that when you’re acting, more people can have access to you and to your work, but with activism is harder for people who don’t live in the USA, it’s not impossible, but it gets more difficult. I don’t know if you will continue doing the FDF meetings every friday on Zoom, or if will be back to be in Washington (when the pandemic is over).
Don’t get mad or anything like that, i’m just trying to make you see the other side. I’m saying this by my point of view, and that’s all.
If i could make a choice: i don’t wanna you to retire. You’re too good for that. Hollywood needs Jane Fonda, new theatre students need to know you and meet your work. You’re an icon!!! I know that Hollywood may be a little prejudiced about older women making cinema, but keep fighting, don’t give up!

Anyways, i hope you get to read this message.
Xoxo

Hi Jane,
Right now in my country, we’re suffering an unprecedented humanitarian and migratory crisis, among other things because of Trump’s erratic policy with Morocco, especially due to the recognition of his sovereignty over the Sahara. In this days Spain has welcomed Brahim Gali, leader of the Saharawi Polisario Front for humanitarian reasons, he’s hospitalized by Covid. The king of Morocco, a tyrant without discussion who feel himself stronger since Trump supported him against saharawi people, avenges opening the borders by the sea to thousands of African immigrants and those citizen from their own country, regardless of the risks they run to they arrive to Spain and therefore to Europe. The images of thousands of people arriving to the borders of my country swimming make the hair stand on end, adults, childs, babys…… there’s tens of deads every day, what Morocco does is a shame!
There would be much to comment on the povertiy conditions in Africa that the first world has sustained over time and now with climate change is getting worse, from here we can see clearly that african migration due climate change is already a reality.

Hi Jane i’m grace 😁 i’m glad you had a good mothers day x

I lost track of the theme…I lost my mother who I was not close to in 2002 to breast cancer. Much to say there but Mother’s day is always special and what makes it so more for many of us are the children. Im passionate about many things but protecting our kids in this world, should be first and foremost. I am really learning much more about you from your stories. Thank you so much for sharing!

What a delight to read a new post on my birthday. I consider this a gift. Gratitude for all the contribution you make in my life!
Who is the Indian I see in the photo during the FDF?
I love you

Hello from Scotland follow fdf.Thankyou for being you and love to tulea.
I’m 68 very soon and only during lockdown subscribed to netflix.Thank god I did as G&Fmade me laugh when i could have cried.
Now vaccinated we canhug our grandchildren.
One small request as you know Martin Sheen tell him how much I enjoyed “The Way”!I bought the dvd then realised it uploaded to youtube.
Hope you are all good and be back on set soon .
If you get over for the climate summit you welcome here anytime X

Smart about the drinking! I have all but stopped drinking. I found I was getting angry too easily about our new post covid reality. My fox news watching mom has moved in with us after my brother kicked her out of his house while she was in the hospital with covid….anger comes easy enough without alcohol.
The Good Place is a wonderfully fun series with Ted Danson.
Onward!!

Shtisel is interesting. Interesting in that none of the characters are particularly likable, but the show is very good! My favorite was Hanna Rieber, the bobbe from Season 1 who was obsessed with her programs. (She died and was replaced, but her replacement was barely a decent Dick Sargent.)

I loved how the newest Season ended and the person that deserved bupkis got bupkis!

Much love. Jane

Hi Jane,

I just love a train ride. Even though I work for an airline, I often use the train. Sit back, relax, watch the countryside go by. I’ve even been on Amtrak a few times and coming from Buffalo to NYC there is no better way to arrive in NYC than via the Hudson Valley. Just spectacular.

Love Shtisel too!
Take care and stay safe.

Jason

Jane,

Thank you for mentioning “Body Heat,” and reminding me to see it again soon. The cinematography is so atmospheric that I can feel the high temperature while I watch the movie. Kathleen Turner is brilliant~ one of my favorite femme fatales! I’m about to re-watch “The Postman Always Rings Twice,” with Lana Turner, which is great every viewing, too.

I’m glad you mentioned your love for Union Station. I also like to rail travel, and hope we get more electric trains in the US with the Green New Deal.

Rosie

I love your focus, Jane. When something is important to you, you seem to zero in on it until the topic no longer needs your assistance. And your assistance is VERY MUCH NEEDED on the climate crisis so…no need to apologize.

However, it is also very important to surround yourself with all different loves and projects, as I’m sure you know. Just as it is extremely important to surround yourself with all different kinds of people, in my opinion. So, I’m happy to hear you’re still discovering new shows and movies and keeping up with good friends. (So jealous that you know Mary & Ted!) And, to my point, glad you take the time to sit down with us and stay in touch. We all look up to you so much and I’m positive I’m not the only one here to truly appreciate the time you set aside for your friends/fans/followers. So, thank you.

Love and safety from Newfoundland, Canada
*Lesley

I’m glad you are back! I enjoyed reading this new post. Stay safe Jane <3

I totally admire and respect everything you are doing for the planet. I would love to hear more about your life. I think you are a wonderful human being. This world is lucky to have you 😊

Please please please add me to your “climate ideas people.” Mine is critical, timely, time sensitive and has potential to change human behavior and the future of the planet. I first reached out to you April 2020 with a profound idea. I have now written the first season of a Cli Fi web series and it needs a producer. I am confident this is the way to invite citizens of the earth to be part of the solution. I joined Twitter with the notion that I could reach the ears of Jane Fonda. I need maybe 180 secs of your time.

Hi Jane!
How nice that you write on the blog again!
How many things you do!
What about Grace and Frankie, season 7?
I admire you very much, you are such a complete woman, and you do everything wonderfully.
You inspire me a lot.
I love hearing from you, it’s good that you’re well, I also pray for you every day!
Much love.
Take care and stay safe.

Dear Jane,
We usually say “Give time to time” as advice or almost certainty when things don’t run as well as you like. In these moments it seems that time consumes our days or as José Mujica says we maybe are consuming time so, don’t worry!, I think you must give time to time. It doesn’t such important that things don’t go as fast as you want or the way you would like due to lack of time, it’s the price you pay for being a singular person, I would say unique, who is committed to many issues and also committed with yourself beyond that no other does and that fills you with many responsibilities. The important thing is that your words and actions leave a mark, your fight against climate change leaves a mark, your own life leaves a mark! and many people like me, we look at you in awe for such many things you do and we try to follow some of those marks and new people will come to continue doing it too, and this is an invisible award to add to your list, maybe the most important that almost nobody in the world gets and that you’ve earned day by day, you must be proud and happy for it.
A Machado’s verse says ” Walker, there’s no path, you make the way by walking,” and with or without time, that’s what you’re doing, you’re making paths to get a better world, you’re opening paths for many people. Thank you!!!
How about vacation to recharge your batteries and enjoy a deserve rest?

Hi, Jane!
What did you meant by “I anticipated every single win up until the last two … best actress and actor”? You never expected for Anthony Hopkins to win an Oscar for his leading role in The father?!
I saw the movie before the Academy Awards and, personally, I was extremely touched by the character he played so beautifully and naturally. Maybe I was also touched because I am a Psychologist and dementia became so frequent not only among elders.
By the way, I spent this Easter with my parents and my sister at our country house and we went there by … train 😉.
I am so so happy you are OK and you’re keeping yourself so busy and active.
sending you good vibes and love❤

Such a lovely post, Jane! I don’t think you should feel bad about not posting as much! You stay active in so many other important ways. I admire how value your time and always seem to be laser focused on the issue at hand, yet still allow yourself time to relax and watch frat film and television, of course! That’s something I’ve always struggled with, when I get too focused on and issue or on my schedule, I forget to take breaks and take care of myself and then just… bleh.

So excited for this weeks rally! I’ve been doing my research on the speakers and I think we are all in for a real treat.

Best,
Kennedy

Jane, don’t feel sorry. It’s a weird time for all – but you more than keep yourself occupied. I, myself unfortunately don’t save the world unlike you – but I decided to take up French and I have been working at it. My dream is to work with Isabelle Huppert in French. And I formed the first Hungarian improv company that works like I learned in the UCB. It’s been really rewarding.

The Oscars were certainly interesting, but I was pleasantly shocked when Frances McDormand won. Nomadland had so much soul and I feel she had a great deal to do with making it the Best Picture of the year. I am always disappointed about Glenn Close ALWAYS losing – but I felt more disappointed two years ago, when I was so sure she would win. I loved Yuh-Jung Youn’s performance in Minari. I keep reminding myself of your father and what he said about “apples and oranges”. And also the fact that it took him forty years to finally win his Oscar. Hopefully, Ms. Close will have the same glorious moment that he did.

Jane, it’s alright to be a little bit offline these days. It’s so complicated what we’ve been going through. I think I started to drink more, more frequently, but nothing extraordinary.

I was supposed to write to you a couple days ago, but I had many things to do, I was pretty busy, so here I am (just a little bit late). I was at the Mother’s Day Rally, and It was sooo amazing. I was so touched by the ” Mother Earth ” song, sang in some indigenous language, and the lyrics oh my! Thank you for that experience! And of course, all the speakers were incredible!

P.S: loved you shirt embroidered written ” fire drill fridays ” and the red scarf you wore. Fabulous!

Xoxo,
Giovanna

Hi Jane!

It is always so great to hear from you on this blog, but please don’t feel bad for taking breaks in between your posts. We all understand how busy and crazy life gets and we are just grateful that communicate with us on here whenever you can!

Greenpeace staff told me that you will be pitching our lobbying initiative on today’s Fire Drill Friday. I’m one of the volunteers helping to lead the initiative by aiding other volunteers in preparing for and setting up meetings with congress people and senators. We are guiding volunteers through the entire process so we are hoping that even those who have never lobbied before will participate. We’ve gotten a pretty good response so far, but we are hoping many more people will sign up after you talk about the initiative today. I’m looking forward to another great Fire Drill Friday today!

See you very soon!

Jenny xoxo

Hi Jane,

Thank you for making me aware of Pipeline 3 and making it easy to reach my state reps via Twitter (the site does this)and Biden. Also I’d love to take trains across the country for work travel, but I dont think corp companies will ever allow this in terms of time vs. cost. I love when you share a bit about America pre-70’s and how different it was.

Best,

Michael

No apologies needed. I’m actually using this blog spot to thank you for purchasing the rights to “On Golden Pond,” and making the movie. Just sat through it (cried most of the show). Was blown away. My dad just turned 90 (I’m sixty), and mine was also a very private guy, quiet, and with a sarcastic sense of humor just like the character Norman in the movie. Dad is suffering from dementia as well, and like Norman, gets angry (usually at me) when things don’t go right – especially if it’s caused by the dementia. Like your character Chelsea, I have screamed at my dad, and he’s screamed right back at me, even to say, exasperated at one point, “God, we are SO ALIKE!” Studying up on the disease and learning more about it, as well as taking each day one at a time (I am dad’s family caretaker – although he is in assisted living) has helped. The movie was very cathartic for me, and I wanted to tell you that. It’s hard to watch someone you love (and sometimes want to punch), suffer through this horrible disease. Anyway, I am a retired schoolteacher, and people often say that “teachers” make a difference in the lives of those they teach in ways they will never know. Your producing and acting in this movie made a difference in mine.

P.S. and if your joy centers on the climate crisis, so be it. I love your passion. It’s honest. It informs, leads us, expands our world. I have no regrets or criticism in that regard. Go go girl! Dona

Dear Jane, No apologies needed. As I have said before every thing you do to communicate with us is a gift and we recognize and appreciate that. I don’t want to be a “should do” on your list. Most stars at your level do not reach out in this very personal way and it continues to amaze me that you do. Now if you miss blogging as an outlet for you that’s another story.
Other feedback; I also enjoyed watching “Shtizel” and got very involved with the characters, although like normadesmond, I often found them, not likeable. I wanted to shake that father till his teeth rattled for the pain he caused in his children’s lives. But I also understand that every society has expectations, and parameters that limit. It is the elders who enforce those standards and the children who challenge them. The Lubavitcher, who I know, is already setting new looser rules for herself instead of her mother’s more ultra-orthodox leaning standards.
I also was not fond of this year’s Oscar awards ceremony. The best moment for me was Glenn Close on the question game when she gave everyone a surprise with what she knew and her genuine laughter. I loved “Nomadland”!! I was surprised that it got the Oscar but not surprised that Frances McDormand got her Oscar. Although I was so impressed with Viola Davis, (when am I not?) and also thought Chadwick Bozeman would get it over Hopkins. Kate Winslett has always taken chances. I marked her for her bravery with that performance with Harvey Kietel (sp) yrs ago. As far as Mank goes, Hollywood loves Hollywood. Not wanting to be offensive, but sometimes it gets lost in its own navel.
I love red wine and use to spend big bucks (that’s relative) to serve great wine to my friends. Going on blood thinner changed that for me. I got rid of my cooler and stock. Now if I have half a glass at Christmas once a year, I consider myself lucky. Kahlua is a thing of the past.
I missed the Mother’s Day FDF because the only way I could see it was on Facebook and I don’t do Facebook. I’ll try to get a Greenpeace invitation for next week.
I would love to travel by train. Flying is not fun anymore. Packed like a sardine, with my knees with no room, it’s a choice only when there is no other choice.
Finding balance and keeping balance in a busy world is a challenge even for us elders. We hunt for the “sweet spot” on a teeter totter. What is too busy, what is too empty with more limited energy? Forget the merry-go-round. What moments give value for the energy exchange? Stay safe. Find your joy. Love, Dona

Hi Jane, it’s Kathy again, LOL. My back was “screaming” at me so I didn’t get to finish. I just wanted to write: I grew up in NY on Long Island. We took the train to the city (and beyond) and out to the far end of the Island all the time! I totally agree with you 🙂 It’s the way to go. I miss the trains and subways. Then I lived in Seattle, WA and there’s a light rail system there!! It’s absolutely awesome. OK, that’s it, LOL! I hope you have “fun” speaking at the laane luncheon today..

Hey Rockstar (you are you know!!) I was really happy to see you wrote on your blog! First, I hope you have/had a great Mother’s Day. Second, congrats on hosting The Goldman Prize Awards; I will be watching.
But, part of me felt bad because you sounded “stressed” or slightly overwhelmed. I kept wanting to say ” breathe, breathe”, LOL. You are so so incredibly busy that you never need to apologize for not blogging for a bit. Anyone who is a fan certainly realizes how busy you are. Just last week I saw you on 3 virtual shows (one of course bein FDF) and heard 2 podcasts- the one you did with Chelsea Clinton a while back and iweigh with Jameela Jamil.
I know you know your stuff but it has to take a bit to get ready for those shows!! And that’s without “having a life” LOL!
What was really cool to me was that you apologized which meant to me that you were exactly the person I thought you were. We only know what a celebrity puts out there about themselves and from what I’ve read and watched you seem really honest about “who” you are. Besides, the sort of life you have led really says a lot.
So, I know you were excited about Line 5 but (yes I had to go read about what was going on with that and Matt Gaetz and the Greenberg dude before I replied, LOL I got side tracked) they said they are not going to shut down!! They may invoke that 1977 treaty and wait until DHMSA or a federal or state judge shuts them down. Doesn’t seem fair…
OK- Mare of Easttown is awesome!! And you are right, Kate Winslet is fearless! From Heavenly Creatures to Ammonite she has chosen no bad role (especially The Reader). Also, she is fearless because she was on the Bear Grylls survival show a few years back and she rocked it!! You don’t have much time but “7 Seconds” with Regina King or “Little Fires Everywhere”.
I’m happy you got to start watching “Cheers”-very funny show. I thought Ted Danson in Mr. Mayor was hilarious!! I am glad you have great friends like them to drink(!!) and have dinner with. SO important to keep you going as strong as you do.
You are still such an inspiration to me. I watch FDF and go to movie night. I think your a very very selfless person who has given us waaaaay more than we could ever hope for. Thanks for being my “Angel” (and I am sure many others).

Beautiful rally today! Can’t wait to share with my mom and other family members (I’m hoping it will give them the final nudge they need to join the movement!) Happy Mother’s Day to you and thank you once again for all the work you do!

Climate Ideas… did you catch Fareed on GPS, CNN today (Sunday, June 20)? I like his idea for reducing carbon emissions, using the market competition to drive them down. Course I am not as articulate as Fareed, but you can look it up on the CNN website. It’s a short segment. My friend Anita (who was the Energy Secretary in NM for 12 yrs, under 4 governors) says its not a new idea, but its a good one in her gov programming and regulatory experience.
Congrats on getting back to work. Course, we await Season 7 anxiously. (I hope Grace and Nick find a way to make things work ~ think its such a beautiful relationship.) Nick and Grace are a great role model for my relationship… I just turned 50, retired from the practice of regulatory law and am starting a new business. My guy just turned 29. The dynamic and insecurities as the older woman is a challenge… I love seeing Grace’s age “issues”, as I’ve got them in spades.

Why are my comments still waiting approval?? 😊😊🔥🔥

👏👏👏❤️❤️

Dear Janewood !

Would you, Stan and Father Greg be interested in meeting some time to discuss making Blue Corn Homeboy Tortilla Chips the official Tortilla chip served at Dodger Stadium?

Best, Marty McMejo

😳 Yes it’s long but so very informative. I did get sidetracked after clicking on the links you provided, 😂😂 This one should stop the h8ters. Why does everything always have to be about making more and more money???
You know, if I had not watched On Golden Pond (again) and binged Grace and Frankie (again) while recovering from back surgery (again) I would not be involved with “helping” the climate crisis. I watched a couple (then some more) of YouTube videos and bought your (awesome) book. Then I started watching Fire Drill Friday’s and realized that even though I can’t be on the “front line’s” I could still help. You know your stuff.
I just wanted to thank you for the inspiration. I have been searching for something sedentary (I used to be super active) that interests me for the last 20(!!!) years and I found it; all because of On Golden Pond.
Thanks so much for that. But, just as important, thanks for all you have done and continue to do. 😊

Jane,
This is kinda personal to me since I was born in Michigan and live in Wisconsin. I can’t believe that they are treating people this way. I have no words. It’s sad. We definitely need to stop this! I will do anything to help stop this . Starting with writing a letter to Biden and supporting the center for protest law and litigation. Thank you for all you do. I am so happy that Firedrill Friday’s are such a success. I watch the recording every Friday when I get done with work. I was so glad to hear you were vaccinated and back out peaceful protesting.
Love always,
Stacey

Right, Candiota. This is a global issue. xx

Thank you for this post, Jane. I’m going to share it with friends and family and try my best to raise people’s awareness in my community about Line 3. Thanks again for all you do!

Best,
Kennedy

Your doing great work for our planet. Keep up the good work. Stay safe

Jane I have been following your fire drill Fridays for a while now and they are informative and inspirational. Your activism in this area has brought a lot of things to my attention as to how I can help save our environment and help stop climate change. Thank you for bringing this to people’s attention because it’s extremely important. Line 3 definetly needs to be stopped to help save the planet. I look forward to following you to learn more about what we can do to help stop the destruction of our planet by the fossil fuel industry and what we can do to save our planet. Keep up the good work Jane!!

Dear Mrs. Jane Fonda,

I write to you from Romania, I am far away, but very happy to have this possibility to communicate with you (I think internet is a great invention!). I am 43 years old and I worked as a PR and marketing specialist for several opera theatres. I didn’t imagine to be able to write you, but now I want to send you my admiration as an actress, activist and person. I feel that words are hard to find in order to express complex feelings (besides the fact that this message is not a quite private one, but a blog comment). But I want to tell you that I watch every week your Fire Drill Friday and I learn a lot about climate changes issues, I watched twice the show Grace and Frankie because I loved your character and I think your presence at the Golden Globes was an example of elegance, intelligence and leadership. Now I just bought our book My life so far, I am reading now about your childhood and I am impressed by your sincerity and your struggle to understand yourself and the others. I wish I could hug that child. You lived a such complex life and now you have so much to give! And I want to thank you for this. I imagine you don t have time to read so much messages, but if there is a possibility to send you a private one or a letter (yes, by the post!), please tell me.
I wonder what book you’re reading now :). I wish you good health, positive energy and strengh to be able to make all the changes you want! Daniela

Happy Easter, Jane!!!
Hope u had a lovely day w/ your family!!!

My day was amazing! It was my mom’s birthday, she is now 60 years old!!! I’m so happy it’s getting close to her to be vaccinated! Here in Brazil, the vaccine for the elderly aged 60 is getting closer and I can’t wait!!!!

Xx,
Giovanna

Hi Jane, how are u?
I’m from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and i started to follow your career in 2019.
I started by watching Grace & Frankie, I’m loving it!!! Thank u for bringing comedy to us, and I hope one day to meet u in person!
I’m thinking to do a fan club to you on Instagram, what do u think?
Kisses from your huge fan,
Nathália. ❤️❤️❤️

Good FDF. That Theresa Landrum, what a powerhouse of focused, determined, dedication. She really knew her stuff. I wanted to hug her too and so happy you will go give her support. Shine a light on her community effort. Take some oxygen with you! Check written for CPLL/Line 3. Tried to call State Rep on SB1485 and SB1713 to stop the assault on our voting rights, but couldn’t get through. I will work on Biden letter now. Keep plugging. Dona

Jane, Thank you for the information and highlighting this urgent need and providing a clear way we can help. I will put a check in the mail today. I’m grateful that they included an address so I can just do it my old-fashioned way through the postal office. I will get the letter to Biden done on Saturday and in the Monday mail. If Greenpeace gets an invitation to the zoom route set up, I will see you tomorrow. Stay well. Best Wishes. Dona

Hi Jane!

Thanks so much for this extremely important and informative post. I’m going to be sure to share it with our GP volunteer community this week when I’m moderating our slack channels as a part of my ambassador duties. Everyone needs to read this!

I (and so many others!) really enjoyed our first movie night last week! Chasing Coral was both heartbreaking and inspiring. And it is always so wonderful and therapeutic to come together with the Greenpeace community for an event like this. I can’t wait until the next one!

I will be in the virtual audience for the Fire Drill Friday Rally this week and I’m really looking forward to it!

See you very soon!

Jenny Xoxo

Jane,
Thank you for all you have always done for people. I’m a huge fan of yours and have been since I was a kid! My mom always loved you and still to this day is also a fan, haha. We have so much respect for you as a person and you’re of course a fantastic actor. I am so glad to see you have this website and I will share this post and spread the word. Thanks Jane! Appreciate you.

Honoring the Indigenous Water Protectors and Climate Change Warriors :

Honoring : by Peter Kater – R. Carlos Nakai

Female Vocalist : Chris White

Jane, so, I kind of guessed when I’ve asked if you are planning on getting a new hair cut ✌😉 I saw you on Harper Bazaar’s cover!!!

Hello Jane!,
Your text and photos has reminded me this beautiful poem which I’ve translated as I’ve could, unfortunately the rhyme is lost.
You and your mind have been there!!!!! Bravo! Nature talk to us!
I wish you all good luck in that challenge.

“THE CURRENT”

What does the river want that it comes to heal me?
It comes down from the mountain to nowhere
that It keeps me in suspense that It let me go
without asking, without knowing, without killing.

The current runs more than the present
And there goes my mind and there goes my mind and there goes my mind
And there my mind goes.

And in a sigh you feel that it burns
Burns more the fire of those who are cowardly
The voice of a child that comes looking for you
With no other desire than to be one more.

The current runs more than the present
And there goes my mind and there goes my mind and there goes my mind
And there my mind goes.

And the body runs and the world flies
And they convince him that it’s a race
And the body runs and the world flies
Take me the pain away!.

And the body runs and the world flies
And they convince him that it’s a race
And the body runs and the world flies
Take me the pain away!, take me the pain away!
……….

The current runs more than the present
and there goes my mind and there goes my mind and there goes my mind
And there my mind goes.

I think the zip 90209 is right but I will check.

Jane, read this (when you have time). Alice Braga shared on her Instagram Stories and it is a very important matter, not only for people who live in Brazil.
The article is written in English even by the link it is in Portuguese.
I don’t what can you do to help the Amazon, but if you can do something, please help! We’re needing people who really care about our forest.

Deal with Bolsonaro would sanction Brazil’s tragedy, NGOs tell Biden

Xx,
Giovanna

Hello Jane! it’s OK? I want to ask you a favor. today is the birthday of a friend of mine and her fan, i think you must remember her, because she is always present at the FDF, her name is Giovanna Montanhan from São Paulo, Brazil. So, if you can answer with congratulations, her day will be much happier. thanks for your attention and we love you.

Jane, today (April 19th) it is my birthday, and it would mean the world for me if you send me a happy bday message. I just turned 21!!!! 💗💗💗💗
Xoxo,
Giovanna

Hello Jane and to all the followers of this blog,
Do you all know the news about the recent incest’ scandal in France? The surveys say that in France 10% of the population has suffered this type of abuse at some point which translates into almost seven million people, seven million! I honestly think that french people aren’t different than others, so the same is sure could be happening in our countries.
I’ve read and I would like recommend you all a James Rhodes’ book titled “Instrumental” (it’s not new) about his own experiences in sex abuse in his childhood.

James Rhodes is a young British pianist (now he’is Spaniard too) living in Spain since a few years that he’s known also for his activism in the denunciation of sexual abuse in childhood that he himself suffered by a teacher in a British school from the age of 5 to 9 and that they caused him physical and mental damage, even times to suicide attempt, he maintains that the piano and music, where he found comfort and energy, have been his deliverance. This book teach us the things that people who have been abused have in their mind and their consequences, it’s painful and very sad but it’s worth it to read. I liked having read it accompanied by the pieces of classical music that he explains in each chapter, it’s really moving. Yesterday in my country the law for the protection of minors called “Rhodes law” has been approved, because among other things it has been promoted by him, sometimes the fight produces good results!!!!! Good for him!!!
This interview with him is extremely interesting:

Jane, On FDF I enjoyed my former Governor Inslee, who I voted for twice and sent money when you asked, so he could make it to the next level in his Presidential bid. His knowledge and passion were impressive. You could tell he has been in the trenches for climate change for a long time. He had some good answers to the viewer questions. I heard you on backing the U.S Climate Alliance and the West Coast Climate Alliance. I like that we need to ask the balking Senators to think about their Legacy long term and about being on the right side of history. I did want to ask who you would support over your Governor Neusom, if he were recalled. Seems Inslee needs to know that there are maybe better choices out there. I’m going to miss next FDF, because I will be on the road, helping a friend move. Hope I can catch it later. Stay well. Best Wishes, Dona

I’m all good, Candita. Thanks.

Thank you for another Great FDF! Sirish and Amara both amazed me. It made me really happy to see the response of all the adults in the chatroom actually LISTENING and digesting the information that they were saying. It’s always great to know that my generation is being heard because this isn’t a problem for one generation, it’s for all of us, and will take all of us to fix it!

I’ve started filming for my documentary featuring youth activists, hopefully, to be released early in 2022 before I graduate high school. Watching today’s Fire Drill Friday really inspired me and gave me the idea to start a grassroots organization in my community that focuses on teaching people the science behind climate change and raising awareness.

This wasn’t what I had originally planned for the documentary, which was just going to consist of multiple interviews and insights from young activists in order to try to mobilize children of my generation. But as I watched today’s FDF with my producer, I think it’s time to take a bigger action than that in my community, to sort of raise a ruckus. I’ve been researching, and Indiana is especially lacking in environmental organization and chapters, and also our learning curriculums don’t highlight climate issues as much as other states, and I am fortunate enough to have connections who would be willing to help me and my team set this up in my community.

What I am a little scared of is the negative feedback I would get. As someone who has received a lot of pushback in your activism career, how do you deal with negative remarks and actions towards you personally or the campaign that you are working on. Since I live in a very aggressive conservative community, I am trying to prepare myself mentally as much as possible. Any advice?

Thank you for all that you do and see you next Friday!

Best,
Kennedy Davis

Jane, have you heard about this website? https://www.ecosia.org/ . It’s like Google but the difference is that for every 45 researches you do, they plant a tree! It is an ORG, based in Berlin. They donate 80% of the profit to the environment.
I’ve discovered about this website on TikTok and I’m so happy someone did this!!! It’s so great and will help our planet to improve even more.

Hi Jane,
I want to show you the powerful speech in the form and background in defense of women that Ursula Von Der Leyen’s did in a Parlamentary response, before the unprecedented hostile act of President Erdogan did towards her when he denied the chair to her corresponding as President of the European Commission. He did it undeterret to the amazement of all. Machismo and intolerance are installed at truly incredible levels and it seems that with certain ideologies it will never end. I hope not!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mCgz3SKYtIek2zKUMKboFmgov0r5hyXK/view?usp=sharing

You´re a huge inspiration to me!!! My birthday is tomorrow,it would mean the world to me if you respond 🙂

Wow, 1979! The year I was born!!!

Are you KIDDING ME, with this post?

Jane, Regretfully, I only caught half of the Shalanda Baker’s visit on FDF today. Now in Arizona, I didn’t have any clues that the “spring forward” had happened. So I sat waiting for the 12:00 I was use to when the change in Book club’s time the night before hit me and I jumped in. The part I caught was very high energy and positive especially the ending with the positive answers from you and Shalanda to women’s role to change our direction. Greenpeace is making it easier again to get the invitation on your site and it makes it a better participation with chatting. Next Friday, I’ll be there on time. Dona

Wow, I didn´t know about the Michael Jackson thing! Thank you for this amazing Blog, it is the first time that I comment something but I have read your blog for a long time now. I enjoy your little storys very much and if you read this: Thank you for everything you have done, you are such a rolemodel to me and to so many others! I also just read your last book about the climate crisis and now I trie to do my part to safe our planet. You have such a big impact on my life and I want to thank you for that. You are also the reason why I do sports now haha. Keep doing what you love and I will always support you. Stay safe and feel huged, Thomas.

What a throwback! Around that same Halloween I remember you, Tom Hayden and Cesar Chavez spoke at UCLA, where I was a freshman, to address labor issues on behalf of United Farm Workers (I think Dolores Huerta was there too?). Now it’s inspiring to see you at every Fire Drill Friday, speaking at this moment about the travesty of the Citizens United decision that has facilitated funneling of dark money. My friends and I at the FPPC continue to be appalled, now wondering what we little people can do to overcome, beyond just voting and networking. Thank you for continuing to be such an inspiration, ever since the days when my parents and I used to canvas on behalf of CED, and before that in ’76 going door to door for Hayden for Senate.

Your life. Wow!

I’ll join you today for FDF. Thanks for continuing to host these. I teach college students and know of several who also tune in for FDF. Gen Z is really showing up for climate change. Inspiring.

What is it they say, “the more things change, the more they stay the same?” Meaning, in this case, the need for solar energy has been here for a very long time and now, like you said, we have the power to make it happen

(Also, a disco themed Halloween fundraiser? That must have been a fantastic time.)

Keep up all your wonderful work. I’m at work most of the time when fire drill Friday is live but I alway save them and try to catch up on them at night.

Hopefully, we will all move more and more towards both solar energy, wind energy, and — someday — cold fusion, too.

Looks like it was a fun party! Can’t wait for Friday and to hear from Shalanda! Hope your trip to Minnesota is going well… and I agree with you… we are NOT going to let Line 3 get built!

Best,
Kennedy

Hello, Jane. I love when you share memories and when you have conversations for Fire Drill Friday. So I’m gonna take this post as a birthday gift for me (it was yesterday). Love you. Kisses from Brazil!

OMG Jane, that photo is fantastic. And that histoy with Michael Jackson is truly amazing.
Any more amazing history about yours 10 days with him?
Lots of love 😚

As always, you rock!😊

Thanks so much, Dani. This is very helpful. xx

Hi Jane! I can see how great you have been doing, with you two vaccines taken. Are you feeling good and confident? Thank God for President Biden and the end of those 4 years nightmare! Love this post, and having read you book twice, already new the story behind the photo. So incredible, such an increadible life, so much to learn from you! God bless you Jane, we need you so much!
Hugs & kisses from Portugal.
Love
Isabel

Hi Jane,
I think you should be using Caitlin Jenner’s name instead of dead naming her, even if it’s a photo from her past. Otherwise, pretty cute story about Micheal Jackson and solar energy parties. Let me know if you need help hosting the next one!

Love this picture with such a beautiful lineup of appreciation of achievement. So, I don’t have to wait until Christmas with a photo of your Christmas tree. It’s also a representation of a ripple of outcomes that comes when you are a giver. I could say so much about that, but will let this stand as enough said.

Your speech at the Golden Globes was about as good as any made by anyone anywhere. You managed to speak truth to power without insulting anyone. I am impressed. I wish I were capable of such politic behavior. Thank you for being a role model for me, yet again.

Congratulations, Jane! You absolutely deserve this honor and have for a long time. So happy that you got to during this crazy pandemic, and how you got to share the moment with your family and friends.

I also wanted to write to you and tell you how much I appreciate you and you’re work. You’re such a amazing role model for young girls like myself. I’m 19 years old and a freshman in college, and I enjoy watching and reading your work. I can remember talking about you with my grandmother, who was also a fan. She passed away last Summer and so seeing you receive this deserved honor made me miss her a bit, because I would’ve talked to her about it. I know we don’t know each other and this might sound weird but I just wanted to tell you how much of a role model you are for me for many reasons. Like you, I lost my mother at a young age (I was 9 years old) to ALS, and I know that you know all the crazy and confused feelings that leaves you with, and how it stays with you forever. Do you have any advise for me on how you’ve been able to cope with growing up without a mother, and how you continue to do so? Or just any live advice in general to be happy, even during the hard times?

Best,
Molly

Congratulations, Jane!

Hello Jane,

Thank you for your inspiring speech at the Golden Globes this year. You answered one of the backstage questions about your father, Henry Fonda, by saying you could feel his spirit. I love the little gleam you had in your eyes when you said that. I recently saw ‘The Lady Eve,’ and was pleasantly surprised by his performance. He and Barbara Stanwyck are hilarious together, and such a joy to watch. Both of you greatly deserved the Cecil B. DeMille award. I can’t wait to see you next.

Rosie

Is that tape on your Emmy? What happened?

BTW, if you can find out how we can get our hands on a high quality transfer of The Dollmaker, that would be amazing! I don’t know who has the rights, but it should be something Criterion should consider restoring! Of your roles, that might be my favorite, and I’ve only been able to see it through a low quality transfer on YouTube! I’ve always appreciated you in roles like Gertie or Iris (of Stanley & Iris) — people who get the job done because there’s no time to waste – unfussy, honest, no condescension.

One other question: everyone who has read your memoir (My Life So Far) knows you have chosen your words very carefully while accepting awards. Your Oscar speech for Coming Home has gone viral on Twitter again recently, with people appreciating you for having signed much of your speech and bringing awareness to the fact that the broadcast did not feature closed captioning for the Deaf and hearing impaired.

Your Oscar speech for Klute was also fantastic (and I know you credit your dad for his advice on it) because it was to the point, brief, respectful, and surprising – you’ve written and talked about feeling like those attending let out a sigh of relief when you were through (some were concerned you would “hijack” the situation to get “overtly” political).

You were also at the Oscars when Vanessa Redgrave won for her performance in your film Julia — that, needless to say, became one of the most memorable speeches ever given at an awards show.

So, knowing all this, I was thinking a lot about what you might say at the Globes. There were so many directions you could have gone. You could have talked about the films you produced and the casts and crews you’ve worked with (— I’ll brag for you: no one who won or was there that night has worked with Jean-Luc Godard BUT you, or someone like George freaking Cukor — these are such titans to a cinephile like me). Anyway, you could have talked about the movies, and I’m sure there was some consideration to mention Fire Drill Friday but, again, you surprised me: your speech was about art as a means to better understand humanity. You raised awareness to work you felt has done that recently. It was a very considerate, poised and selfless speech.

Did you think about the speech a great deal and the variety of approaches you could have taken with it, or were you always going to go the direction you took?

Dear Jane
How are you?
Congratulations on the Golden Globe. Nobody deserved it like you!
I owe you.
You sent me your book, dedicated and I wrote a long letter but I haven’t sent it to you yet. I confess that I started to cry. The surprise was very big. I need you to receive more than one letter.
I admire you deeply. Not only as an actress, but also because of your position in front of life, in front of the world we live in and your love for the most helpless neighbor. You are pure inspiration to many people. A heart overflowing with love and great intelligence.
A writer from my country once wrote that “from above you can see a world of little fires and that each one shines with its own light.” Yours is undoubtedly the strongest and the one that fills the air with sparks and infects their enthusiasm: “a crazy fire.” Hahaha
So I see you and I feel you. I would like to meet you and give you a hug. (but there is a pandemic and I don’t even have a passport … and money hahahahaha 😜)
Life allowed me to meet you through the movies and now I have three of your books and Grace and Frankie. I follow you on social media and I don’t miss Fire Drill Fridays even if I understand half of it. It does not matter. Great exercise to learn your language !!!! 🙄
I hug you strongly from my country URUGUAY and I send you an affectionate kiss. BE HAPPY and MAY LIFE ALWAYS SMILE YOU !!!
I Love you! ❤️🥰🤗😍😚😘🇺🇾

P.S. I hope the translator serves something.😜🙄

Dear Jane
How are you?
Congratulations on the Golden Globe. Nobody deserved it like you!
I owe you.
You sent me your book, dedicated and I wrote a long letter but I haven’t sent it to you yet. I confess that I started to cry. The surprise was very big. I need you to receive more than one letter.
I admire you deeply. Not only as an actress, but also because of your position in front of life, in front of the world we live in and your love for the most helpless neighbor. You are pure inspiration to many people. A heart overflowing with love and great intelligence.
A writer from my country once wrote that “from above you can see a world of little fires and that each one shines with its own light.” Yours is undoubtedly the strongest and the one that fills the air with sparks and infects their enthusiasm: “a crazy fire.” Hahaha
So I see you and I feel you. I would like to meet you and give you a hug. (but there is a pandemic and I don’t even have a passport … and money hahahahaha 😜)
Life allowed me to meet you through the movies and now I have three of your books and Grace and Frankie. I follow you on social media and I don’t miss Fire Drill Fridays even if I understand half of it. It does not matter. Great exercise to learn your language !!!! 🙄
I hug you strongly from my country URUGUAY and I send you an affectionate kiss. BE HAPPY and MAY LIFE ALWAYS SMILE YOU !!!
I Love you! ❤️🥰🤗😍😚😘🇺🇾

Hi Jane Fonda, you were sublime at the Golden Globes! You really are one of a kind. Thanks, Pam Clifford

“My Octopus Teacher” was a great recommendation. I remember your pretty octopus decoration on your tree. It was great seeing your speech yesterday, I’m so happy they gave you this prestigious award. Congratulations! You earned it. I hope you are well and happy. Take care of yourself. I Look forward to more film roles from you.
Ps: feed the fat squirrel more nuts. Gus Gus squirrel like in Cinderella. 🐿

Eeeeew, so who eats Octopus anyway? lol. So, it is good to keep the smart ones in the ocean. Chuckle chuckle.

I stopped eating them long ago because I knew how smart they were. That documentary just reinforced my position. I’m still trying to get my sisters to oblige. Long live that beautiful creature the Octopii, My Octopus Teacher was brilliant. 🐙

Thank you Jane for using your soap box for good. You’re a true leader in so many areas, women’s health, climate change…the list is endless ! YOU’RE A NATIONAL TREASURE.

Very well deserved and an incredible speech. Congratulations Jane! I enjoyed the montage they played before your speech which featured your incredible acting roles. What was it like to see those moments from your career and life again?

I´m so happy for you, Jane! You´re a huge inspiration to me!!! My birthday is comming,it would mean the world to me if you respond 🙂

Hi Jane,
I loved your backstage videos. It is funny how it seems that we are closer to the person. And yes, your son is a very beautiful man. We can see how much love he has in his heart through his eyes, as well as in yours. Congratulations once again on the award.
With love

Dear Jane!

Huge congratulations on your Cecil B. DeMille award! That wonderful montage of your films made me want to watch so many of them again, especially Klute, which is one of my favorites! And your speech was just incredible! It was so important for everyone to hear your powerful words on diversity and inclusion, and it was truly the best moment of the night! The only thing that can compare to your stellar film career is your unbelievable life as an activist!

I’m really looking forward to being a virtual audience member at this week’s Fire Drill Friday Rally! I participated for the first time last month and it was such an amazing experience! I’m just so thankful that you have brought me and so many others with you on the Greenpeace journey. Volunteering has truly been life changing in so many ways. I was recently made a Greenpeace Ambassador and am so excited to be working on additional projects with GP staff and other Ambassadors in this new role!

It is such a privilege to be able to learn from you, the Fire Drill Friday guests, and GP staff and fellow volunteers every week! These are life skills that we will be able to take with us as we continue to advocate for climate action, as well as other causes that are important to us. Recently I’ve been sharing my activist skills and knowledge with my Russian friends who are just learning how to organize and practice civil disobedience despite being beaten, jailed, expelled from school, fired or even tortured. Bloody protests have erupted throughout Russia over the jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny who nearly died after being poisoned by the Russian government in August. He is now in one of Russia’s most brutal prison camps (a modern day GULAG) where they regularly beat, humiliate and dehumanize prisoners. Everyone knows he is innocent and is now being punished for speaking out against the corrupt Putin Regime, failing to die from the poisoning and daring to return home to Russia. He is the hope of so many Russians for a better future and this situation has crushed them to the point that many are willing to put their bodies on the line at great risk to fight for his freedom. I do what I can to pass on my knowledge and skills to my Russian friends even though it can be complicated to apply American norms of protesting and activism to the Russian situation. It is just a shame that this gross violation of human rights and democratic values is not getting nearly enough news coverage here in the U.S. I’m just praying the sanctions the Biden Administration and the EU are about to levy will be forceful enough to make a difference in this horrific situation. I’ve lived in Russia for several years and have many dear friends there so what is going on is personally painful to me as well.

See you very soon at the Fire Drill Friday Rally!

Jenny Xoxo

Hi, Jane!
Congrats on your award👏👏👏!It is well-deserved!!!👌🎊I can only imagine what you have felt and what it means to you.
As for your look, those two boys of you have done another amazing job with your make-up and hair. You looked so natural!!!
I really love your gray hair, and I think it look great on you. Are you planning on getting a new cut sometimes soon?!
stay safe,
❤❤❤

Hello Jane!,
Happy Working Women’s Day to all!

Congratulations to all working women including housewives. Congratulations Jane! I think you are the most worker of all of us ha ha. I take the opportunity to write something that seems important to me about women and work in Science.

On this day, we must also talk about those jobs in which we hardly have access to women, such as scientific-technical jobs and It’s in this context a campaing has been created called No more Matildas! It’s a Women Scientists Researchers campaign to end discrimination against women in Science through Education. I found it very interesting to talking about it.
In the world, in general, as a result of making women scientists invisible, it has been installed the stereotype that the Sciences’ world is only for men.
They wonder, What about if Albert Einstein had been a woman? the answer is that the merits probably would have been taken by a man as has happened in many cases.
This campaign is intended to raise awareness among families and teachers in order to this stereotype be eliminate and references to silenced women scientists to this day be recover and they be included in school’ textbooks. This lack of references certainly makes that girls aren’t encouraged to study certain careers. Just as there’re currently more women than men in universities, however it doesn’t happen the same in scientific or technical careers where the percentage considerably drops .
Jobs where women don’t be, by definition means a loss of talent and of course the confirmation of men’s dominance in them. I’m a mathematician woman and I can say that in my workplace there have always been many more men than women, unluckily this has been in that way and continues to (for the record I like working with men, ha ha).
If women don’t get future scientific and technical jobs supposedly well paid, we’ll be faced with a new discrimination, in this case economic discrimination.
We, women, need thinking and working in order to change people’s mindset and our too and these things stopping going unnoticed.

Hi Jane, I just wanted to let you know how much I admire and adore you. I was so excited to see you at the Golden Globes, you deserve everything and more. And not just for your incredible and unbelievable career but for your activists too. The world needs more people like you.
I just hope to be at least half of the woman that you are.
By the way, Grace and Frankie saved my life with a lot of love and happiness.
I’m sorry for my English, it’s not my first language. I’m from Venezuela.
With love and appreciation. 🙂

Jane,

I heard you say during the rally last Friday that you were going to stand with the water protectors at Line3! (I hope you said that and I didn’t just imagine it…) Look forward to hearing about your experience afterwards if you feel like sharing. I’ve been trying very hard to promote the HonorTheEarth website and StopLine3.org to other activists I know so that we can help in any way we can.

Stay safe!
-Kennedy

Jane, I was at your last FDF Rally and I have a question for you, if you don’t mind. Behind of you, there’s a bunch of portraits, what are they? Who are on these? Just random pictures you like it or special moments?

Xx

Your speech was just delicious, I gobbled up every word of it ! And now back to the work at hand…. CLIMATE ACTION NOW !!!

Jane, you were HUGE last night. You didn’t mention “ My Octopus Teacher “ but you did mention “ I May Destroy You “ which didn’t get any nomination, I was pissed off about that, because i think it’s such an important show and everyone should watch it, specially if you’re a woman. Thank you for doing that, that show deserved something, someone to say how important it is and you did that!!!
I looooved your prize shelf, you have the most important ones! This is for a few!
There’s another show I think you should watch if you haven’t seen yet, that is called “ The Undoing “ it was also been tipped to win something at the awards, but it wasn’t this time. It is also a show from HBO.

I have a question for you: you have played so many characters through your whole acting life, is there some role either on theatre or in the movies or even on TV shows, you would like to play someday? Or you’re done with Grace? It can be anything, even if this dream will not come true. What’s your inner desire?

Xoxo,
Giovanna Montanhan Banho

Hi Jane!,

A headline of one spanish newspaper said “Jane Fonda never fails!” and it’s true, it’s totally true. Congratulations on your award and on your clear and courageous speech! The same newspaper defined your speech as powerful, necessary and worthy of applause, all a compliment to your person, I make all its words my own. All the medias has praised your speech.
The stories in books, movies, theater … touch somehow our minds and hearts. There’s some movies that I’ve seen in my youth that I can remember exactly the days when I saw them, movies like Apocalypse Now, The Killing Fields, Coming Home, The Deer Hunter, The Mission, Novecento, ….. and Spanish movies like The South, The Holy Innocents, all of them are keeped fixed in my mind forever and I’ve learned somehting in all of them. There’s no doubts that they’ve influenced in our lives.

(You looked very pretty but, I’m sorry, I prefer your blonde hair, ha ha)

Congratulations on the Cecil B.de Mille award!!!!!
I´m so happy for you!!
You were really wonderful and trully beautiful that night…and your speech was so moving…
I was very excited to see you and to see all the pictures of your movies put together.
YOU ARE DEFINITELY THE BEST!!
Thanks for being you, thanks for inspiring me.
Love from Argentina.

Congrants in your Cecil B. DeMille. It’s my birthday and I’d love to receive a “happy birthday” from you. Love you so much. Kisses from Brazil.

Congratulations Jane on your award. So well deserved. Hope you are keeping well and had your jab! So safe here in Perth WA although things can change rapidly.

Jane “my octopus teacher” 🐙 won the Oscar!!! Yay 😀

I am so happy. Today is March 1, 2021, and I saw in the Headlines of Google News that Jane Fonda has received a LifeTime award for her work. Again so happy. It could not have happened to a better person. I do not know Jane Fonda personally but she has always been one of the few public figures that I have deeply respected. Clearly others too think this way. Congratulations to the steadfast, diligent, and ambitious women Jane Fonda. So happy.

Hello my dear Jane,
Congratulations on yesterday’s award, more than deserved. I was very happy to see that you are very well and vaccinated. His speech was precise and absolutely necessary. With love

Jane you looked fabulous, as always!
Congratulations on your award, you deserved it.

Hello darling Jane!

My name is Kaia, and I am an actress and producer based in Toronto, Canada.

Myself and a gaggle of gays are producing, and preparing to pitch a TV comedy based on a fictional 80’s aerobics set.

Our team has been doing the Jane Fonda Workout Challenge since October to prepare… It is a VERY hard workout, but our bums look really nice.

I thought I may be so bold as to seek guidance from the Queen Of Aerobics.

Here is a link to our website: https://www.camponfire.com/

I would love to tell you more about our passion project. You can contact us at info@camponfire.com .

Thank you for being the ferocious woman you are.

Truly, I look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers,

Kaia Richardson.

P.S We want to buy a DVD copy of the Jane Fonda Workout Challenge, but ALAS, it’s nowhere to be found.

Jane, You hit it out of the park! I found the first hour and a half painful, but they had so much of a challenge within the limits. I enjoyed Norman Lear but you took it up to a even higher level. Even the book club members are raving about your speech today. Your speech made the night for me. I took pictures of you with the others listening and responding, Jodie Foster, Glenn Close, Viola Davis. They were all greatly touched by what you were saying. You are a class act every single time. You tied it all together and gave it the meaning it should have. Love you so much!!! Dona

Dear Jane, I don’t know if you’ll read this but congratulations on your award!! It’s so well deserved!! You’re so amazing and I couldn’t have wished for a better role model.I’m in high school currently and you really inspire me everyday with all of your great work and always make me smile and make my day better whenever I watch your movies or just hear your inspiring words. Having someone so great to look up to has really helped me in so many ways even when I felt lost and your work for our planet and future reminds me of how important it is to fight for what is right.
You truly are incredible
With love and admiration, Era 💕

Jane, I am so glad to have been able to see your speech at The Golden Globes. I got emotional because I saw my journey with you right in front of me. We have been connecting through this blog for more than 10 years (I will NEVER forget your first words to me: “Happy New Year” :-D) and I was fortunate to see you in person 3 years ago (a conversation and hug I will cherish forever). But for me, it’s been longer than that. You started your speech about storytelling and how it can elevate our lives. I still remember being a 12-year-old loner who obsessively watched classic movies, not getting 99% of what I was watching. But as you said, storytelling gets you on a visceral level – and when I first felt that, it was Klute. A story and a character whose circumstances could not be further from my own (on the surface), I finally felt seen and understood when I saw Bree’s struggles and you inhabiting her. It was a feeling in my body, my heart, my spirit that I can still recall even after so many years. That experience that has inspired me to go out of my shell, open up and choose the art of storytelling as my own path. Last night, once again, I felt seen and heard in your speech. Thank you for being my biggest inspiration, thank you for being there for me in moments you were not even aware of it! I love you, Jane! Congratulations on you well-deserved accolade! Hugs from your old blogging pal, Daniel

Enhorabuena Jane,disfruta tu merecido premio. Ayer ví tu película,Paz amor y malentendidos,me gustó mucho tu personaje y una escena muy conmovedora cuando estás en en coche con tu hija y le preguntas si veinte años no han sido suficiente,nunca olvidaré este dialogo.

Hi Jane Fonda! I watched the golden globes tonight and it was awesome seeing you win your award! I just want to say that I love Grace and Frankie and my family and I are huge fans.
-Emily Zapien 🙂

Hi Jane,
I just wanted to pop in and congratulate you on your award! Your speech tonight was so uplifting, and I couldn’t agree more—let’s all be leaders! Thank you for speaking about how the industry/Hollywood in general needs more diversity and inclusion, and how we need to elevate all voices, and address the inequality that has been a constant in this industry. I was so thrilled to see that Chloe Zhao took home the Golden Globe for Best Director—only the second woman to ever win the award, and the first woman of Asian descent. It’s pretty shocking that this was the 78th ceremony and we’re still hitting these milestones. Nomadland was wonderful and I’m so happy she was recognized for her incredible work! Hopefully we will continue to see more diversity in all of these award categories!

Really looking forward to this week’s Fire Drill Friday rally, and I’m so excited to attend again as a virtual audience member with my volunteer team leaders. Thanks for bringing us all together! I really look forward to this each month!

Xo Robin

Jane, first I wanna say: congratulations for that award, so well deserved!!! I cried with your speech, so powerful, so full of tenacity, and truthful and so so honest!
Second I wanna say: you career deserves all the possible awards to win, you’ve worked your whole life and nothing better than an accomplishment for all the hard work. So glad you were one of the women to receive the Cecil B. deMille Award, and I pray that many other women can be given this award, because women are the future!!

You’re 83 and I have to say, you have so much youth and energy inside of you, and I’m not saying this to pamper you, I say this as a woman of 20 years old (almost 21!) who envisions reaching 80 with the same desire to live, to work as you do. You are such an inspiration to me, I really believe that I can reach almost 100 years of age by being healthy, exercising every day and having the disposition just as you have and display.

I hope you get to read my message and feel all of the love I have to offer to you. I love u w/ all of my heart and I couldn’t get more proud of you after 2night.

Xoxo dear,
Giovanna Montanhan Banho

I just watched your speech at the Golden Globes. So inspirational! Congratulations!

You are such an inspiration. Keep up the hard and wonderful work you are doing. ❤️💕

Gorgeous, empowering, moving speech, Jane. Congratulations!Thank you so much for your career that has produced a body of work that inspires so, so many people of all age, race, gender, etc. It takes a strong person to put yourself on the line and follow your beliefs no matter where they take you.

You’re amazing, thank you for all you do and enjoy that shiny new award! (Just don’t break another shelf!)

Best,
Kennedy

CONGRATULATIONS on receiving this well deserved honor tonight on the Golden Globes! This is my first response on your Blog. I admit that although a fan, this incredibly difficult year was saved nightly by my hubby and I binge watching GRACE & FRANKIE, but SO disappointed when we watched the last one! Glad to hear there will at least be one more season. Being a child of the 60’s and turning 74 in June I must say OLD is NOT how I feel! I’ve walked or hiked daily for the last 20 years, often with my husband and for the past ten, with our beautiful best friend Sophie, a Saintberdoodle . She tore her AOL in late August and due to her age and arthritis we chose a custom brace over surgery and built a lift to our 2nd floor deck to eliminate her using stairs. She helped us stay physically fit and emotionally stable, so it’s our turn to help her.

BTW, LOVE your comment on decorating your Christmas tree. I take two to three days to decorate our now 9’ tree in our retirement home in Ocean Shores, WA from prior years having up the a 24’ tree, but since my first Christmas ornament gift when I was 12, I have been collecting them and each one is a sentimental journey. I give an ornament my two daughters every year and now one to each of our three granddaughters. I decided this year or we did as my husband decorates the outside and I do the inside (practically every room) that we would continue to do it until we can’t! We also have a potluck Christmas party every year. Our first year here we only knew three people, so we passed out flyers and had over 40 people and SO much incredible food. Now, we have even more people and most have become our friends. This year was painful, but hopefully, 2021 we can do it for them again. Our kids did surprise us with a visit, but stayed in a hotel and we had to “follow the rules” With sadly NO hugs, but a party in our garage and outside covered area with a portable fire pit, S’Mores, Christmas carols, my traditional clam chowder, and LOTS of love.

ENJOY YOUR NIGHT tonight & Thank you & Lily (who I saw live in Chicago in a small comedy club in the 70’s!) for GRACE & FRANKIE!

Congratulations, Jane! You deserve it for so many reasons! I will be watching!

I´m so happy that the Golden Globes is tomorow.And happier to be able to watch for the seventh consecutive year, considering that I have discovered this world when I was 12!Also my birthday is coming and it would mean the world to me if you wish me happy birthday!

Omg I love you so so so so much Jane. Nothing I wish more than meeting you some day. You are my idol and my role model and definitely posses most of your personality haha. Born and raised in iraq my self and always have been standing up for what is right like you. Again I adore you and I wish deeply to meet you someday 🙏🙏🙏🙏. Love you and your bestie lily tomlin lol.

I’m sorry you lost your friend. Sounds like you shared many good times.

Those are great memories Jane!! Very funny!!! You sure have lived a FULL life!!!!!

Very sweet memories. Thank you for sharing! May he Rest In Peace.

Thanks for sharing your memories. He definitely was an interesting man. He will be missed.

Dear Jane, nothing to say. I’m sorry for your loss. Friends leave gaps that are difficult to fill. They are irreplaceable.😔
A hug from Uruguay.
Graciela ❤️

RIP!❤️greetings Jane, you are an inspiration to me ❤️

Thank you for sharing these memories of Larry King. It’s nice to see him in a different light . I also love hearing your ranch stories!

That’s a wonderful picture 😊

Jane,

I’m so sorry for your loss, i recognize Larry King was HUGE, it’s so sad we are losing dear people because of this terrible disease named coronavirus. I pray and hope that soon everyone will be vaccinated.
Just out curiosity, did you already take the vaccine?

Gosh, you have no idea how much I was wanting new posts on your blog and I was just waiting a new post to tell you that i became a volunteer on Greenpeace Brazil(YAY!) and I owe it to you, who made me even more interested in environmental issues, so thank you so much for that! I also don’t miss a single Fire Drill Fridays, if I can’t watch on Zoom, I watch it later on Youtube. Thank you so much for being such an inspiration to me and for so many other people, you’re a special one, Jane! Don’t think this is too much flattering because my zodiac sign is Aries and I don’t flatter anyone who is not what I am saying, so please, believe me!

I hope you’re doing okay besides all the atrocities that are going on these days. Stay safe. Love you!

XoXo,
Giovanna Montanhan Banho.

Jane,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful memories of Larry.
What an amazing man and legend.

xo Kara

He was a vivacious man with a wonderful sense of humor and a drive for the truth. I am so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to the wonderful memories you have.

Gwen

Hello Jane!

First of all, Congratulations on your new and deserved Award!!! This year is yours!!!

In these days I’ve started to read your Memoir book (it took me a lot to find it) and I’ve seen your interest in your last name’s origin and I´ve thought that maybe you would like to know FONDA word also exists in Spanish like name and adjective and also there’s quite a few verbs derived from it. Italian and Spanish are both quite similar Latin languages with many words in common. Here, it’s also quite common that the surname corresponds to some place possibly lineage’s origin as you indicate.

The Spanish adjective FONDA/O (we’ve gender, fonda f. and fondo m.) means deep, bottom, profound, base of something….
The name FONDA corresponds to a type of cheap hotel where you can also eat, I suppose that’s why Cubans when someone doesn’t eat well, they say “they’re out of fonda”, isn’t it funny?.
There is the verb FONDEAR, which means to go to the bottom of something, physically or better intellectually (it could be said in the form of research), this verb also refers to the fact of securing a boat on the bottom by means of the anchor.
AFONDAR, is another verb that means to go to the bottom, to sink.
Another verb is DESFONDAR, which means to break the bottom of something, or the fact of completely emptying your energies in sports or when you´re falling apart by so much suffering, then you end up DESFONDADO, this is much more than being exhausted or feeling very much grieved for instance.
As you can see, all this has to do with depth, bottom etc….
Our dictionary says that the FONDA/O word comes from the Latin “FUNDUS” base or foundation of something, farm, settlement, from where many other words come like fundament and its derivatives. I also believe that FONDA/O here, is a very old word because it’s quite common that in old Spanish many words began with F have evolved to the same word but beginning with H and this is one of those cases, we’ve HONDA/O too with the same meaning, we use both words but in different contexts.
Languages are an incredibly attractive and interesting world.
I hope I’ve explained myself in such a way (I don’t know) that you can understand in a wide sense Fonda word in my language. Did you know anything about this stuff?

Yes, I was saddened too. When I heard the news about Larry King’s death I felt a sense of loss and will miss his haunched shoulders and suspenders. I did not know him personally only through watching his talk show, but I came to love his shows especially the one he did on the terrible plane crash of John F Kennedy Jr.
My christmas too was quieter, yet I decorated a bit. A tree and a few other decorations about the house including the christmas lights around my outside front door and down the railing on my front steps. Here in MN we finally got some snow right before Christmas, and the white snow was just enough to highlight the blue and white outdoor lights. It was pretty.
My motto for christmas decorations is I set them up for a month. If they go up on December 15th then they come down 30 days later January 15th. Kind of like an advent time alotment 🙂
Anyway, I have gained 65 lbs during this horrible pandemic. I have never ate so much in all my life, and now I have my exercise work cut out for me. So where do we all turn to or think of? Why the Jane Fonda exercise videos of course…Plus I am 62, so it is going to be a challenge. I am in my last pair of fat pants, so again, I have my work cut out for me.
We will miss Larry King.

Jane,
Congratulations on the Cecil B. DeMille award!!! You’ve earned it. Over 60 years of using your talents to help fight for what is right. You’re selflessness and your courage continue to inspire me to be a better person everyday. I hope you have a great day and I’ll see you in this week’s Fire Drill Friday! ❤️🧡💛🔥

Poor Larry. I too, was (am) a nebbishy Jew like Larry. As a teen, I was convinced to go to a stable to ride a horse. I demanded to get the oldest, slowest resident they had and they accommodated me. Once in the saddle, the horse, whose name I’ve forgotten, took off as if a firecracker had been ignited in its ass. You can imagine my happiness.

Dear Jane,

Thank you so much for sharing with us these memories with Larry wow, so envious of you that you knew him personally and that you had the opportunity to share these precious moments with him. Larry was one a kind, so much integrity, he knew the right questions to ask and treated his guests with respect, never interrupting them and was always attentive to what they had to say but always respected their opinions even if he didn’t always share and agree to them. Journalism at its finest!

Happy New Year and hopefully we’ll hear more from you soon, you might want to share your opinion on the new administration decisions regarding environnemental issues which you have been fiercely fighting for etc…

With much love
x
Jean-Francois

Sorry about your loss. What great memories you have of him. Larry King was a legend. Every time I would go out to LA, I would be guaranteed to see him eating breakfast with his group of friends in Nate ‘n Al’s. I never wanted to bother him, but eventually decided to get his autobiography signed by him. He was very kind, graciously signing without hesitation.

Hi Jane,
Yes it’s so sad. When I moved to Germany from Wales in 1991,CNN was the only English-language channel I could get (I couldn’t speak German then) and so I loved to watch Larry King Live (especially when you were the guest). He entertained me through the homesick years. I will be eternally grateful.
Best,
Jason

I was wondering these days if it’s really a possibility to cut the fossil fuels to 50%, I want this to be a real possibility and to be a real thing in the future, but i’m not that much sure.
Do you really believe people can do that? I know you’ve been on a hard battle to end fossil fuels, but i’m asking you to be honest, not what you want to happen but what you envision.
I can say by where i live, people don’t give a f*ck for environmental issues, always throwing garbage on the streets, polutioning the oceans with plastics. It’s really hard to change people’s mind and their way to see things. The only thing that is susteinable i see people doing is using stainless steel straw only because it’s forbidden to use plastics straws on restaurants, bar, on public spaces at all, there is also a law for that. It helps, but i still think it’s not that much.
In L.A. there’s something you use to avoid plastic? Or some law that forbidds plastics straws?

Hi Jane, I’m so sorry for your loss!
Thank you for sharing this memories with us.
Much love, from Brazil ❤️

Hello Jane and everyone!
A few days ago it was the International Day in Memorial of the Holocaust´s Victims, the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps is commemorated.
Liliana Segre is an Auschwitz’s survivor and now Senator for life from Italy. This great woman was not able to tell her tragedy until she was 60 years old, not even to her children. Since then she has dedicated himself to recounting her experiences in Auschwitz to children at schools.
On a visit to Dachau’s camp when I saw the map that showed each and every one of the camps from those years I was really impressed, it’s impossible to leave you indifferent when you know all that happened there.
I think Liliana Segre´s testimonies are necessary now that it seems that hateful, racism and xenophobia speeches are returning.

(If there’re Italian subtitles they can be removed, English subtitles are permanent)

Hi, Jane!
Have you listen to Olivia Newton-John’s recent song, Window in the Wall?
Great lyrics and message for the entire human race!!!

sending you my love,
❤❤❤

Today someone sent our community a link on Utube about Powerful women. The lead in was; “They Are Coming.” After showing all the women in the highest offices in the world ending in Kamala they went on to Hillary and a few others. I pumped YES! when I saw you included. Color me happy.
And Sooo happy about the Cecil B. DeMille award! It is both recognition and a big Thank you that is well deserved. Next Christmas when you share your tree, I hope to see it on the shelf with your Oscars. The journey you chose to take from despair has carried us on to a world where we can feel empowered and hopeful. and again as always I’m saying, Thank you! Dona

Dear Jane, i just saw you’re gonna receive an important award on the Emmys, congrats for that achievement!!!! You’ve worked your whole life, you deserve that.

I also just known that Tulea is sick, i’m so sorry, i’m sending to you and to her all the best vibrations, i’m praying for you, everything will be okay soon. I lost my poodle called ” Pompom ” many years ago for a heart diasease, but he died with 20 years. I miss him every single day, when I born, he already was a member of the house, so i grew up with him. I’m sending you a virtual hug, i’m with you at this hard moment. Trust in God, He knows what He does. Love you. Everything will be fine soon you’ll see.

Hi Jane!

I wanted to share this response I had received from someone I texted during the #BuildBackFossilFree week of action. During the follow up text we asked if they were able to take a picture with President Biden and share it on social media and this was a response I received:

Great…I got some negative feedback which was ok because I had a comeback to their objections to ending fossil fuel production…and I could do that because I watched Fire Drill Friday with Ms Fonda’s interviewing Tara and Nalleli…and that’s how I got informed and had the comeback to the criticisms flung at me.
I really didn’t see that coming. The lash out .. ouch .. but I was well informed and another thing that was very very important I carried on with the energy of Ms Fonda and the young ladies which disarmed the aggressors.. that energy was devoid of anger.. bitterness.. and other low frequency emotions. It was an energy of love and respect and knowing and sovereignty/ service if you will.. really words don’t quite reflect what I picked up from that energy. Only that this is the energy a respectful citizen our World emanate. That really made a lasting impression on me and it seems to kick start to a desire to keep up with this frequency. Who would have thought that an afternoon Zoom meetup would end up being so transformative! Blessing to you all. And Thank you.

I just love the people that we have been reaching and knowing that they too are reaching others! Thank you for the powerful use of your platform and the amazing movement that is doing wonders to save our planet! <3

Much love to you!
xo Kara

Hi Jane,
I’ve finished reading your Memoir book yesterday and it seem to me an especially beautiful book because it’s full of feelings, honesty and candidness. You’ve been able to create a story that shows us that you’ve always been a coherent person in the research of authenticity despite the many turns you’ve given to your life. Nothing you’ve ever done in life is simple or easy and yet you’ve done it. Congratulations!

Reading it, sometimes I’ve laughed with your fine sense of humor telling histories and other times I’ve felt a lump in my throat with some of the sad times you’ve get, feeling them as mine.

About Vietnam, we all know what happened and you shouldn’t feel bad about anything, criticism is very easy when someone is sitting in a chair comfortably, whoever does nothing doesn’t mistakes neither, and you know it’s always the same kind of people who criticize, they’ve already pestered enough! forget it!, we usually say “no one is a prophet in own land”, but you know that you’re very loved in the rest of the world, these things happen!, most of the people there love you too.

I liked seeing what a deep and difficult it’s to be a good actor, the identification with characters and how hard you’ve prepared each one of them in your best movies. You might write another book about different experiences of acting! yes you can! ha ha.

You’ve got an intense life full of experiences like few others and that is a great luck. Over time I suppose that you will have realized that with mistakes and successes your impulses, your thoughtful attitude and your hard work looking for an authentic whole life have taken you much more than good and the end result finding yourself and being happy is fantastic, you deserve it! I wish you a future full of happiness.

I just finished watching The Trial of the Chicago 7. Were you already close to Tom Hayden at this time?

Jane, It’s off subject but the day is right and there is no other place to put it and I just want to wish you a Happy Valentines Day, while it is that day. I’m sending you an imaginary Chocolate heart with just the right amount of calories, dark or milk, your choice. Forget the commercial silliness and profiteers and let me use it to say, that you are surrounded by love from me and millions of others. We say it all the time but why miss the chance to say it on Valentine’s day too? I’m not techy enough to know how to put a red heart here so you will have to imagine it too. If this gives you a smile, it’s all I want. Much love and good wishes. Dona

Hello Jane, i’m Erik, i really like your blog and i wanted to let you know I’m obsessed with Grace&Frankie, i just made an account today but been reading your blog posts for a while so you should be hearing from me a lot moving forward.

Much love from Nigeria 💕

Wu-WHOO! Vaccination one down, one to go. Me too. 2nd one scheduled for the 3rd. Just a slight sore arm, like every flu shot I get every Oct. Masks are staying; no changes there but now I’ll fly to Washington to help a friend. Glad you are doing this for your self and for all of us.

Off Topic: I just saw OUR SOULS AT NIGHT. A bit late, but getting old myself I wasn’t ready watch a film about getting old even though there was never a doubt I;d watch it sooner or later because of 2 people in it who, at a distance, I go way back with. Turns out to be a heartwarming, encouraging film, perfect pace, perfect pitch, a joy to appreciate, and an acting masterclass going on there without ever exhibiting itself, just pure craftsmanship. And there’s an incidental scene in the car where you reach back to pat the dog and you’re probably trying to get the dog’s butt out the way of the camera upfront so we can see all of you – – driver, upfront passenger, and the kid and dog in back. I don’t know whether it was directed this way or you were improvising (?) but you pat the dog and then pat the kid on the head. That was a lovely and smart incidental touch, just a passing moment thrown away down the road. OUR SOULS AT NIGHT is full of those ingenious little touches that make up the composite of two lives. What a terrific follow-through on the trail from The Chase and Barefoot in the Park and Electric Horseman. You just HAVE to be pleased about that quality of continuity. Some things Do maintain after all.

Hi Jane,

I share the sentiments of others on this forum in thanking you for sharing your memories of Larry. He was a television giant, the likes of which we will never see again! I particularly loved watching his interviews with your good friend and my all-time favorite comedienne Kathy Griffin!

On a personal note, it is possible to contact you directly (or vice versa) on this forum? I know its a long-shot but I have a personal issue I would like to seek your guidance on, if possible.

Keep up your great work!

Kind regards,
Alan Clarke
(Dublin, Ireland)

Okay, I was able to see this FDF just before I almost gave up. Great FDF! I promise to write President Biden, and my Senators Sinema and Kelly to support THRIVE and to confirm Holland? (I’ll look up spelling) I will have the letters in the mail before Monday. Wright and Gun-Wright, both were so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and on top of every answer to every question. I already bought the book, All We Can Save, because of a former FDF discussion but I haven’t read it yet. I just finished Rebecca Traister’s GOOD and MAD, The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger. Really good information.

Jane, I’ve been able to watch most of your FDF events but lately it has become difficult and I have missed one and now today’s because I can’t find a way to access through Greenpeace in the way I use to be able to get an invitation. I don’t TWEET, not on FACEBOOK, but usually Greenpeace would have a place on your page where I could ask for an invitation. What I don’t understand is why after I have been a regular attendee that Greenpeace doesn’t just send an invitation every month where I can enroll or not. OR why not in your EVENTS section at the top of your blog List the FDF events so that bloggers can ask for an invitation there. I’ve tried Googling, looking on your page but just go in circles. I also don’t know what Twitch is. It shouldn’t be so hard to get an invite. I bought a NETFLICKS acct just to watch Grace and Frankie, but I will not get on Facebook for this. I guess this dinosaur is going to be left behind. I can maybe catch them on UTube after the event, but I like being in the moment with you. Dona

Dearest Jane,

Thank you for your message of hope. I look forward to seeing the planets kiss tomorrow after sunset. I can already feel vibrations beginning to change, but change in a way that I haven’t felt during an equinox or solstice before. Hopefully over the coming year, we can manifest more kindness, awareness, and positive change.
Happy 83rd, and enjoy the Winter Solstice!

Oceans of love,

Rosie

Happy birthday Jane!!,
I wish you are very happy today and in the future with all your family and friends, and I wish you are very happy too, in the development of all your causes and movements that you’re involved, knowing that neither now nor ever you’ll walk alone because you are a sincere woman with a big heart and a very good head, so many people know this, and know your wisdom and your courage and trust you. You must be proud because of people’s support and affection. I want this video to serve you as a gift and as a tribute. I hope you like it.
With love,
Floren

(At the beginning of the pandemic, this song sounded simultaneously on hundreds of radio stations in Europe as a gesture of unity and hope in the face of Covid19)

Hello dear Jane.
First of all I must wish you a very Happy Birthday. That’s where winter comes in, summer comes in my country. I hope you have the best possible time, taking good care of yourself.
CoVid 19 confronts us with a reality that in my 65 years I did not know. I have already gone through economic crises, military governments , and the persecution of my superiors trying to dominate my “revolutionary” side. At this moment I say with pride that they could not me. I always did what I thought was convenient and was learning for me and my dear students. Do you know what one of my little struggles was? Try to make those around me more environmentally friendly. Many years ago we warned that “the climate was changing.” Some laughed in our faces. Even fellow teachers.
I still read everything that came to my hands. And, since Greta Thumberg appeared, the idea penetrated very deeply in young people.
And for a year now, a person named Jane Fonda has taken up the climate change torch and illuminated my life. Every day that you took that torch, you went to Washington DC, you created Fire Drill Fridays myself, I am a strong listener although my command of English is basic.
I have maintained my loyalty to you and to the cause and, although I have not received the book I bought in September, I still am.
I congratulate you on that army you have formed. I hope it grows in strength and continues being the peaceful one as before. They are great. A hug to all. It is important to make your voices heard and stand up to civil disobedience.
In Uruguay we have our struggles. I’m not an activist, I don’t walk the streets. My thing is more written communication. I don’t know if it works, but “it’s what I know how to do.”
May God have a nice Christmas, alone or with someone, even if only with Tùlea and your little squirrel. Stay safe.
I will still be there next year if life permits.
From Uruguay, a country with a “heart shape” I send you twelve thousand kilometers of hugs!!! hahaha. Some will come to you, I guess! LOL
I love you very much and I pray for you. Hugs and kisses.xoxo
Until the next post….
❤️😍🤗😘😘😘🤗🤗🤗🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾

PD(Sorry for My Bad English)

Hello,
Very good intentions from today and brave commitments!!
Earth’s photos from space are breathtaking. That small point of light keeps the treasure of the adventure of Humanity´s life and we, all together, have the responsability and duty to preserve it.

Jane-

Warmest birthday wishes to you! I love the winter solstice for so many reasons, but namely because I think it’s the Earth way of forcing us to stop and reflect. In darkness, we naturally pause in order to determine our next move. For me, on this cold winter night, it’s a beautiful opportunity to think about “what’s next?” Your mission is working; you are gathering people like me who weren’t quite sure how to make a “big move” for climate action. Enjoy this rare celestial event and keep fighting the good fight; so many of us are with you in this moment!

Jen

Wow! I definitely needed to gear this today. Thank you for this post! After reading the facts your presented in this post, I feel a lot more motivated to ask others to join Greenpeace’s efforts, something I’ve always been afraid to do because I didn’t want to offend or annoy people, but it’s totally worth to it! We all have to step up if we want a live able future.

I like that you keep that photo somewhere where it can serve you as a reminder. I line my walls with things such as poetry and picture of outer space too, because you’re right. They really have a way of putting things in perspective.

Thank you for sharing your goal for this year also. I think it is something I would also like to accomplish as well.

Happy belated birthday!!! Do you have any special birthday plans? I know CA is in a sort of lockdown right now, correct? How do you plan to celebrate?

All my best,
Kennedy Davis

Hi Jane, I don’t know if you are going to read this or not but I just wanted to say you are such an inspiration for me and I hope that when I grow up I can be like you, an actress (that it’s my dream and my passion), an activist for help to do a better world like you and have your positive attitude and all your potential.
I’m a 16 yo Spanish girl and I have to say that I didn’t know about you until I watched Grace and Frankie (that literally is one of my favorite shows ever). Since then, I started watching all your interviews, some of your films… I really love your work, but when I discovered all the good things you do for our planet and to help everyone, I was really impressed! Now I’m addicted to your blog, Fire Drill Fridays Lives, and everything you do! I’m learning a lot of things with you and you are just an icon for me and for a lot of people, believe me. I’m so happy I found you because you are such an inspiration for me, I support you, I love you and everything you do.
I’ve made you a short video for your birthday (I know it’s on Monday but I send it to you now hahaha) so here it is: https://mega.nz/file/lYUWAZBT#HhAhhhxHuhfGdHG52ToDtvOnohsxfk_BS8wl8m8dnbs
Thank you, Jane, for everything.
Btw I’m so sorry if I’ve said something wrong in English, I’m not really good at it.
Hope you are doing well,
Sandra.

You have been my hero since the 70s. Just an amazing person who has so much passion to help better the world! Happy early birthday in advance. BTW, the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn is in Aquarius, which is going to usher in the true Age of Aquarius. Equality and community (think groups of people, NOT corporations) will be key themes of the 2020s. Your wish will be granted. I love your book; I bought the signed copy.

Hi Jane, I always learn so much from your blog posts! Thank you for all you do for the climate. I can say you have inspired many of us to make changes! I don’t waste as much now (water or electricity) . I always recycle!! Even at work every day, I’ve cut down on how much paper I use at the office . I re-use a lot too. Your book was so inspiring.

I will look up on the sky to see this Wonderful went on Monday! Thank you for telling us

Happy Birthday on Monday (my fellow Sagittarius)! I hope your 83rd year is everything you have hoped for. I know it won’t be a typical birthday for you like some of the ones you’ve had in the past, but you have all of us who will be thinking about you on your big day!

Hi Jane,

I don’t usually comment but whilst digesting the tough news that the UK is essentially entering another lockdown, I’m feeling reflective and thought I’d drop you a note…

I want to thank you for this past year, Jane, for being a constant source of light. Your presence has been a huge comfort to me as you continue to inspire me from afar with your boundless energy and strength. It has truly made me smile to be able to connect through your posts. Your unwavering passion and determination to achieve your goals is amazing, it’s a thing of beauty to see you come alive when you talk about your desire to make a real difference to the world. Your enthusiasm is infectious and it makes me want to learn everything I can and do anything I can to help.

It’s impossible for me to express the impact you’ve had on my world. So many of your wise words and life advice over the years has deeply resonated with me. Your ability to be authentically yourself, to challenge the norm and continuously reinvent yourself takes courage, and I couldn’t applaud you enough. I carry this with me always and now, more than ever, you inspire my 28 y/o self to be the best version of me that I can be.

Happy Birthday for the 21st and I wish you all the very best for 2021.

Love and hugs,
Kerry x

Sending you Solstice joy, Jane. Thank you for being gracious, giving, and brave.

Hi Jane, how u doing?

I loved the last Fire Drill Fridays of the year, that one was the only one I could participate and I loved the experience by Zoom. I hope one day I can join you to protest on the streets.

Exactly on this day, December 19th of 2020, it’s been 40 years since the movie 9 to 5 was released. I don’t know if you remembered, because you didn’t write anything about it. How much time has passed since the movie was out and it’s sad to think that in 40 years not much has changed. Also, i can’t wait to watch the remake!

WOW! It’s a big thing to have a birthday on the Winter Solstice! And this year will more special than ever because of this rare ” Christmas Star” that will be on the sky. I didn’t know the Winter Solstice was on your birthday! That’s amazing!! i’m so excited to watch this big cosmic event, i’m really hopeful that where i live in Brazil i will be able to see too, i’m also a lover of the sky, this cosmic world, the Universe, it all intrigues me a lot and i think is that the reason i’m so fascinated by.

Every superstitious person uses to say that it gives bad luck when you wish an early happy birthday to someone, but i’m not that kind of superstitious so if you allow me, i would like to wish you a happy birthday, full of blessings, happiness, love & prosperity.

And also, a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
For curiosity, do you have a tradition on your family that you have to do every Christmas? And what are your New Year’s Resolutions?

May 2021 be better for all of us (with the vaccine, i hope)!

XoXo,
Giovanna Montanhan Banho

Happy Birthday Jane!
You are one of the brightest stars in our sky!
As one of the “great unasked,” I am forever grateful that many, many months ago you said to text JANE, to 877-877 to get involved with FDF. I did and never looked back!
What a journey this year has been. Thank you for being our leader in this fight. We owe it to ourselves, the generations after us and of course our planet earth…to be kind and to do what is needed to make the future of this planet a livable one for all species.

Be well!
Love, Kara from Amsterdam,NY

Happy Solar Return, Ms. Fonda! I would like to tell you that the Great Conjunction today conjoins your natal Jupiter at 00 Aquarius 18 at your Ascendant, and what it means to you. I’m just not sure you’d like me to take up that much space here. If you’d like to know, please tell me the best way to do that. You have my email since I used it to register. Warmest wishes for a stellar year ahead.

Dear Jane,

I want to wish you a very happy birthday! You’ve been a light in a very dark year, and I am so grateful for your dedication to our planet and to all of your fans. Thank you for inspiring me to become active and volunteer. It has been a very rewarding experience, and I hope to continue in person once it’s safe.

I hope you have a great birthday and the biggest blessings in 2021. I look forward to seeing all that you have in store with Fire Drill Fridays, Grace and Frankie, and everything else!

Love,
Chelsey

My dear, a great birthday for you. Today we have finally entered the Age of Aquarius.
The oldest truths can be as vibrant as avant-garde thoughts and the most recent perspective as worn and cynical as the most frequently repeated lie. This conjunction in Aquarius weaves the past and the present in a vivid singularity, creating a change in perception that radiates a new and enlightening light. As Jupiter and Saturn announce the beginning of a new twenty-year cycle, they expand future possibilities beyond our wildest dreams. What we think we are is changing. More of the mystery is being revealed. They say that we cannot change the past, but outside linear time, this is not even true. Timelines are constantly changing and changing, and within them we can create in ways that are not possible when we “follow the rules”! When we simply look at the present in our past, we change it, because we see it in a new way, from new perspectives. We are our own saviors. We must know this without a doubt. For in this same knowledge is the Sovereign Self, which fears nothing and no one – radiant, immaculate and free. As we move towards 2021, this Grand Conjunction will light our way. Who or whatever we believe to be is now, more than ever, open to question. We can reinvent ourselves from scratch and choose a different future.
Your photo is beautiful. It is very good to see each other from other perspectives. As a mantra of access to consciousness, everything is the opposite of what appears to be and nothing is the opposite of what appears to be.
I wish you the most beautiful in this world for you! Gratitude for everything. Love and Light!

Hello Jane !

I hope you are having a good day, I wish you a happy birthday peace, love, health and positive energies in your life. I admire your courage in defending the environment and I believe that your actions have inspired many people like me. You have been a great inspiration to me since I learned of your participation in protests in defense of the environment. I admire your courage and believe that your actions inspire many people. I have accompanied you in the life of Fire Drill Friday and it has been great to see that there are people concerned about the environment.

Dearest Jane,

Sending you smiles for every moment of your special day…Have a wonderful time and a very happy birthday!” “Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires! Here’s wishing you a day full of pleasant surprises! Happy birthday Jane!”Lots of love ❤❤❤ God bless you with great health

Happy Jane Day! Wishing you health and continued strength and courage! And hoping to see you in a film again soon!

Happy Birthday Jane

Happy birthday, Jane! In the midst of a strange year, I hope this solstice birthday is a happy and meaningful day for you.

I really appreciate the perspective in this post–what an incredible photo of our tiny, unique planet. And I’m so grateful for your leadership and perspective in general. I’ve always been politically active, but the pandemic has changed so much about the structure of our days and what is possible. I’ve been volunteering with Greenpeace as a text team leader (along with Robin and Kara!) since a few months before the general election, and it’s been such a fantastic experience. I’ve gotten to be in the Zoom as an audience member for a couple FDFs, too, and that’s been a great experience as well! Thank you for helping to expand the community of people taking direct action on climate. I’m looking forward to being involved in this fight for years to come. (Not that there’s another option!)

Once again, a very happy birthday–and thank you so much for all the good you bring to this world through your activism and art. <3

Happy Birthday Jane! A true hero and inspiration to me, thank you for everything you do!

Dear Jane,

Happy Birthday!!
Hope you have a wonderful day, you deserve it. You inspire me everyday, you are truly amazing.
I really hope to meet you one day, it would be a dream come true!

Lots of love,
Georgia Thomas xx

P.S I hope you are spending your birthday as Grace Hanson would… Drinking lots of vodka martinis 😉

Hi Jane
Happy birthday to you ! May this day be sweet to you
and I hope you can be with your children and grandchildren at Christmas.
Extraordinary this photo … the earth is so small and it needs so much care!
Respect to you for all your actions, it’s extraordinary this fight that you still lead today !
take good care of yourself and happy birthday again. xxx

Dear Jane, I wish you all the best for your birthday! Above all, good health and happiness during this difficult time! And Merry Christmas with your loved ones and all the best for the year 2021! 🍀❤ All the best, Barbara from Germany

Hola Jane, feliz cumpleaños,te deseo un buen dia. Las dos cumplimos años en diciembre, yo el 30.Aprovecho para desearte también Felices Fiestas, te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Mallorca”espero que llegue”aun en la distancia. Isabel

Jane, What love pours out to you from all these people who may have or may not ever meet you. It shows just how very much you have touched us all so deeply. You have added to our lives and we are grateful. I can only add my meager words to say that I wish you the Happiest of birthdays. I wish you a day of joy and may it be ten times more than all the joy you have created in this world. Yes, we’ll be there in the next yr. Learning from you, following the trail you blazed, appreciating what this beloved Earth gives us and fighting to save it for all the children to come. I will look for Jupiter (my rising Sign) and Saturn and think of you. I hope the little painting of the Octopus found it way to you and gave you a smile. Much love, xxDona

Dear Jane!

Happy 83rd Birthday to you! I hope your day will be filled with peace and love. You definitely deserve it! You are so incredibly inspiring, and your activism and influence have brought so many of us into the climate movement, including myself. You have truly reached out to so many of the “unasked,” enriching our own existence as well as that of the planet. Fire Drill Fridays and the voter outreach work with Greenpeace have made this tumultuous time a lot more tolerable. We’ve become members of an incredible community and we have you to thank for that.

I have continued to do voter outreach (calling and texting) through Greenpeace for the Georgia runoffs. I train newcomers to our environmental call banks every Monday. This time around I’m the only representative of Greenpeace who is a trainer so I get to give the audience an intro to our organization before the beginning of each session which is such an honor. Today I’m going to make calls and train others in honor of you and your birthday!

It is crazy to think it has been a year since I met you after your talk in Morristown, NJ. At that time none of us could have ever imagined how drastically the world was about to change. It feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago at the same time. But in times like these it is important to look for the silver linings. The pandemic allowed so many of us to gather together virtually every Friday regardless of our location. And since we are all at home it was easier to devote a great deal of time and effort to voter outreach, and create an amazing community while doing so. For this I will be forever grateful. So many of us are now hooked on climate activism and we will be a part of the Greenpeace movement for the rest of our lives.

I can’t thank you enough for sharing your kindness, experience, talents and knowledge with all of us. I am so grateful. God bless you on your birthday!

Jenny Xoxo

P.S. I just loved your post about your Christmas tree! Thank you so much for sharing. It is so special that you have ornaments that date back decades and know the stories behind them. I absolutely adore antiques and vintage objects. I think they can be a great way to engage with the past. Whenever I would go to an antique shop I would always catch myself wondering where an object came from or who may have owned it. It is exciting when these questions can actually be answered. Anyway, your tree and its history are gorgeous!

Thank you so much, Jane, for this interesting post and the perspective. I did not realize that we could tip the scales with 3%. That makes me feel motivated and empowered. You’ve convinced me to do something. Thank you!

“¡Feliz Navidad! ¡Bon Nadal! ¡Boas Festas! ¡Zorionak!”

Hello Jane,
Merry Christmas to you and to everyone!,
I almost sure that those who are writing here, all of us, fortunatly, have resources and have all the needs covered. Christmas Eve is a big ocasion to join in family (I don’t think so this year) but I think it’s also time to remind poor people that they have a hard time for many different circunstances and they have no reasons to be happy, so they have nothing to celebrate, when I think about this, I feel Christmas means happiness and sadness at the same time,here is not the day of gifts!.
When I was a little girl, at Christmas Eve dinner, every year, when we’re setting on the table, my father always started saying “On this Night I always remember my mother…..” my brothers, sisters and I, (we’re five), looked at each other thinking about, “Here is Dad telling us the story again!. He always remembered his mother because she’ve died in this day a few months before I was born, I bear her name because of that, but he also remembered she used to invite some poor man to the table to have dinner and rest with them at their home, What a Great Gesture!, even though my grandfather didn’t like it. Unfortunately we learn to appreciate the value of this things over time. And now, we will be here, his daugthers and sons remebering the same story like every year with a little sadness, but at least Solidarity with the poors remains in our hearts.
II hope it will be a Merry Christmas for everyone. I wish you Peace and Happiness!.

(By the way and about Christmas, here, the Conjunction is also called the Bethlehem’s Star, I could see it perfectly from my home with the binoculars, without them it certainly looked like the famous East’s Magi Star, thank you!)

Hello Jane!
I hope you had a beautiful birthday, surrounded by all the love you deserve. Please tell us!!
I wish you a wonderful Christmas Eve, a Merry Christmas and a better New Year.
Thank you for inspiring me.
Please take care of yourself always!!
Hope to see G&F soon!!!

Happy birthday Jane! I am writing to you from Greece to let you know that your opinions and your advice are valuable!! Keep writing… Love you

A very special birthday this is! What a sight the planets are.
Wishing you all the best…. Happy Birthday, Jane!

Happy Birthday Jane !
I hope this year will be full of success for you and that you will hopefully be able to do fire drill fridays in person by your next birthday. I also agree that there are so many people willing to take progressive action to fight the climate crisis and show the governements that they are serious in their fight but we all just need a shove and to be asked.
Robyn x

Just wanted to wish you the happiest of birthdays!!! I hope, even though everyone’s birthday this past year has been different, that it’s still filled with family and friends thanks to programs like Zoom and Skype. I saw on the calendar a few days ago that the Winter Solstice was coming up and I thought of you 🙂

Hope you’re having a great day and evening.
Love and hope from Newfoundland, Canada
*Lesley

Happy birthday Jane Fonda!
You’re a wonderful person and I’m lucky I can learn lessons of life from you.
I follow you since when I was young and my admiration for you has only increased in so many years.
Wish you all all all the best!
Ciao 🥳 susanna from Italy

Jane,
Happy Birthday!!! This is awesome that this event is happening on your birthday. You are a shining star in my eyes and so many others! You are an amazing actress and activist and the time and energy and care you put into Firedrill Friday’s and trying to save the planet is incredible. I look up to you. I hope you have a happy birthday, A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the new year.❤️
Love always,
Stacey

Dearest Jane,

I am writing on behalf of my utter admiration towards your passion to preserve our future and to combat climate change. Thank you for enlightening my views on the importance of unity, tolerance and a constant need to look after our planet and us as human beings. This years Fire Drill Fridays truly have been both educational and heart-warming.

I wish you good health, happiness and strength to keep moving forward with everything you feel passionate about! Happy birthday! You are a rock star!

Hugs and kisses,

Christina

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JANE!!!
Thank you for asking! I’m in!I have been trying to juggle the many causes that capture my heart, but I need a focus. I’ve come to the conclusion that Climate Change is the umbrella that so many problems fall under. So, with a new year, 2021 (saying 2021 sounds really, really good), I will be funneling my energy into this cause. Keep leading the way, Jane! I will be right by your side all the way . . . well, 6 feet away from your side until I get my vaccine and Covid 19 is under control. 😉 Have a wonderful birthday!

Dear Jane, I am Laurence in Paris. I love you very very much!
Would you accept me to send you a private email about a magazine online I have created talking about French art de vivre.

I would be so so happy if you accepted to play the game and answer some questions about your vision of French art of living.

I would like to send you the link so you could have a look to see what it is about.
If you accept to provide with a contact email address, mine is scondet@gmail.com I would be pleased to send you the details
thank you very very much for your time dear Jane, I would love to see the French art de vivre through your eyes! By the way, I am not a journalist at all

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Hi Jane Fonda,

It’s me Pam Clifford…again. I followed up on my ask to attend our book club and you said don’t give up yet. So, here I am w the great ask. Have you had an opportunity to check w Jess to see if it’s possible to attend our book club?

The conjunction was amazing-and I feel good about the opportunity all of us at Greenpeace and other climate groups have in 2021 for progress saving our planet and ourselves. I can’t wait to get back to volunteering, continuing to learn from Fire Drill Fridays. Hopefully there will be an in person FDF in 2021. I was in attendance last year for your birthday FDF. It was inspiring and all the speakers that day, Gloria Steinem, Rev William Barber III, Delores Huerta and others-amazing. I road in the paddy wagon with you-Big FUN.

Again, I understand if you can’t attend-but, as we have learned, it’s good to always ask,yes?

Best,

Pam Clifford

Dear Jane, I’ve been a fan of you for 6 years. You are a great actress and activist. I wish you a fantastic 2021 full of love, health and happiness. Love regards Joël Knobbe from Leeuwarden-Friesland

Jane, I wouldn’t have seen the conjunction if you hadn’t posted this. It was such a fun experience. I drove just a half mile from my place into the desert with no lights and met many in my community to watch it together. (Masked and distant). I did take binoculars but I could see it without. Several passer-bys, including a police officer wanted to know what was going on and joined the watchers. When I got back home I was delighted to find that I could clearly see it from my front porch. Someone in the community took a photo which I passed on to the book club in the cloudy skies of Washington. I was thrilled and I remembered your earth photo and your perspective. Thanks, Dona

I’m sorry Jane i can’t message the video that i edit because i don’t know how to send it here but i try to send it on your messenger in Instagram i hope that video is not bond to your country but if it’s bond I’m sorry but still i try it

Love Thrizha from Philippines

Hi Jane,
Happy New Year!

In these days I’ve been seeing old movies, one of them was “Barefoot in the Park”, it’s a silly thing but I wonder why the Salamanca’s bullfight poster decorated your apartment, it’s a lot of funny, do you remember something about this poster? In a school’s trip when I was about fifteen I bought one like that with my name on it, ha ha!!. I must say that Salamanca is one of the most beautiful cities in my country, I like it very much!, the movie too!!

Hi Jane I’m Thrizha Anne Mae from Philippines I’m one of your fun here and super duper belated happy birthday to you i make some video of your few movie and I try to edit it im not good edit but I hope you see it and I hope it’s bond to your country and if not I hope you like it and i wish one day im gonna see you here in the Philippines

Jane,
Happy new year! I wish nothing but the best for you and Firedrill Friday’s in 2021!
Love always,
Stacey

Happy New Year Jane.
2020 is a year we’ll never forget, but 2021 can only be better and happier for us all if we all pull together. There’s no one ‘out there’ trying to harm us. It’s in our hands. ❤️

Happy New Year Ms. Fonda and also to the members of this page. Thank you Ms. Fonda for you continued righteous activism. I have but few heroes, and you are a solid one. And thank you members of this page, for giving her the support she deserves. As someone who is usually posting on the very negative parts of the internet, coming here gave me new hope, to see so many supporting a true American hero. I am sure I will be defending her lifetime actions again soon enough. But this year, may more people wake up to the truth and listen to those who not only speak it, but mobilize it…. people like Jane Fonda.

All the best!

Thomas Jayne

Candita, what’s sold out?

Dear Jane,
Astonishment, disbelief, indignation, sadness, a lot of sadness…. Words are not enough to express what we felt yesterday when we saw the images that came from Washington D.C., I can’t imagine what this has meant for good Americans, nor how you’ve been able to endure these last years with serenity. America doesn’t deserve this!
Trump’s ego has inflicted too many wounds, deep wounds that will be difficult to heal.
“Michael Moore at Trumpland” comes to my mind and I think he actually fell short, impossible to believe! but I don’t think even he could imagine this ending.
The Spanish adjective “Tramposo” sounds like “TRUMPoso” and means a person who do cheats, funny coincidence! Ther’s no doubt that he is.
Cheer up!, I’m sure everything will be fine!

Coucou Jane <3
que ce nouveau circuit autour du soleil soit rempli de douceur, de sérénité et surtout, d'une prise de conscience globale quant à la protection climatique de notre jolie planète.

Non seulement vous êtes bellissimamissima, vous êtes pour la moi la fille la plus lumineuse, la plus audacieuse et la plus déterminée.

❤️

Hello Jane, or should I say Bonjour puisque je suis Française ?

Anyway, I’m new here, and I have many things to tell you! First of all I’d like to thank you for being such an inspiration! Oh my God, I mean you’ve been through so much highs and lows but someway somehow your strength, your courage, your resilience always allowed you to go forward without looking back. I have to say that all of this is very impressive. So congratulations for the big achievement that you’ve made of your life and once again thank you.
As I said, I’m a young French girl, I’m 22 and I kind of reflect on some things you’ve been saying through interviews, books or films. It is hard, well, I find it hard to be on my 20s, not really knowing what’s ahead of me, what’s waiting for me or what I am making myself wait for. I’ve already wasted a few years trying to be perfect and pleased everybody but thank God, or thank therapy I’d rather say, I’m finally making my way through it and now I’m just trying to please nobody but me. It’s tough but it feels awesome.
I know that ambition is a must-have today, and I believe in myself, I know that I am capable of things, of good things but fear keeps me from trying and daring. So I just lay low and hope that things will happen on their own, thinking « if it’s meant to be it will be » and I hate myself for being such a sissy. But watching you taking actions on so many levels is empowering and encourages me to do so.

Vous êtes une force de la nature, un exemple à suivre et un témoignage de volonté. Thank you for being a guidance until I find my very own purpose.

I wish you the best, thank you for all that you’ve done and everything you’ll keep on doing.

xx, Marion

FDF Jan 22nd. What high energy vibes between two people who have passion for solving the fossil fuel problem. Dr. Leah Stokes was a great find in this field. I jotted the two books down to buy and refer to my cousin who is working on his degree in at U of W. All We Can Save and Short Circuiting Policy. This will be right up Brooks’ alley. And Revolutionary Power by Shalanda Baker for another activist friend. I’ll see if I can see Merchants of Doubt and Rachel Maddow’s Blowout. I’ll look into “securitization” so I’ll be armed to send letters to Senators Sinema & Kelly. (Got to work this AZ blue to death.)
In my first letter to Biden I gave a wish list starting with the Green New Deal; 2nd, ERA passage; 3rd. An Apology to all persons of color including descendants of slaves for slavery and all systemic racism which would include a promise of a turn a round to end it.
I’m struggling with my position on wanting to have Trump impeached over moving on. I want it all and wonder if I really have to chose another time of walking away from what is right, just to get everything else done.
I learned a lot today from Dr. Leah. You have the “repeater” mode down very well. Thank you for sharing. Dona

Wow, Jane! Another great FDF for the books! Dr. Stokes was incredible! Very informative and cleared up A LOT of questions that I had been harboring. Can’t wait to see what next week brings!

Since the inauguration, I have been feeling especially grateful for everyone around me, especially my Greenpeace Friends and Fire Drill Friday’s. The words in the title of your book “My journey from climate despair to climate action” really described what I’ve been feeling and what many others experienced as well. Fire Drill Friday’s has been a HUGE step in my personal journey, showing me all kinds of ways to get involved and take action.

I just wanted to take time to thank everyone who has helped me on this journey, and you are one of those people! You are a great role model to women of all ages and I strive to have your courage and empathy.

I hope that you and your family stay safe and very excited to see who the next guests will be on FDF!

All my best,
Kennedy

Jane, It’s DAY ONE and I am high on the beauty of hope! I’m wanting to share this with you. I think you must be here in spirit with me but you haven’t found the time yet to makes the words to connect us. So just saying, I’m feeling this day deeply and can’t help but think that you are too. Dona

Hi! I’m a huge fan from Finland – living in Portugal- 35 year old mother of 2 little boys. I’ve been following the climate change news during my maternity leave and starting to freak out and thinking what kind of world are my kids going to live in, in the future!? Even though Europe acknowledges climate change and generally we are doing a fair fight against it, I’m struggling to handle the anxiety. How are you handling fear and worry of the future of your children?

I’m very impressed and proud of what and how you live your life and I have to admit you are one of my biggest role models. Thank you for your great efforts! Lots of love and happiness for this new year!

Satu

Thanks, candita. I’m getting vaccinated tomorrow. And I’ll not be going out to receive my award. I’ll do it via Zoom

Hi Jane! Me and my two best friends love you so much. We discovered you through Grace and Frankie and learned all about you and your activism and we admire you so greatly. Their birthday is in a few months and I was wondering if you would send them a happy birthday message! it would mean the absolute world!!

Jane,
Congratulations for being the recipient of the Cecil B.Demille award at the Golden Globes. So happy for you. Hope all is well.
Stacey

Hey Jane! Hope your little Tulea is doing ok! I absolutely adore Cotons and I once came across a video you posted on YouTube of her humping your arm, which was not what I expected to pop up in my feed!

I hope everything’s okay and glad that you finally got your appointment for the vaccine! Looking forward to seeing you and participating in the rally this week!

I just finished filming an episode for a documentary-series that you will be featured in a couple of hours ago. I was pleasantly surprised when a producer for the show found my comment on one of your blog posts and asked me to come talk about how you played a big part on my activism journey. I hope you enjoy getting to hear it and know how many young women you have inspired.

Stay safe and sending all my love to little Tulea!
-Kennedy

Also loved the One Fair Wage event today! I’ve pulled some similar stunts to Lily’s in the time that I waited tables. Gosh, she cracks me up!

Another great FDF. It sheds so much light on dire situations when you bring in people from the frontlines to tell the story of their first-hand experience. So thankful that you and the FDF team were able to bring Tara on today, she is incredibly powerful and I learned so much from her story. Also, love the new segment you guys are adding onto the end, don’t remember the name exactly… “Stories from the Frontlines”? Regardless, it was great and I loved hearing Nalelli’s story.

I’m so glad you enjoyed my letter. It was a great experience for me (even though it was FREEZING when we were filming) and I’m glad I got to take part. Looking forward to seeing it when it airs. Someday I hope to meet you in person and once again express how grateful I am to you for inspiring me as an actress and activist and -unknowingly- playing a huge part in my journey. I’d love to pick your brain on your experiences as an actress and your personal experience with activism. (Maybe someday, if I’m lucky enough, we’ll work on a production together! Unlikely, but hey, you never know 😉 )

I look forward to future Fire Drill Friday’s and continuing to fight alongside you and so many other amazing activists. Keep up the good work and the good fight! See you next Friday (in the chatroom, of course, haha)

Best,
Kennedy

Jane – Thanks for sharing your tree this year. I set my tree up this year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving (and at the tail end of COVID-19 – thankfully just mild symptoms). What else do you do to get in the spirit? I’m working from home and looking for some tips to elevate the joy this year!! Any favorite recipes? Activies?

Jane,
Wow! Your tree is so gorgeous!!!The ornaments are all so beautiful! Your so lucky to have such great ornament treasures. Thank you for sharing your tree! It has given me a little more holiday cheer!❤️🎄
Love always,
Stacey

Absolutely beautiful and spectacular wow, an explosion of colours and happiness, I love the workout angel and the double deck British bus lol! Like you I have collected Xmas ornements for the last 40 years from around the world. The only difference is that they are mini ones, no more than 2 inches. My ornements are all made out of glass. The tree is also a mini one, about 2 1/2 feet high made of polyethylene, molded from real tree branches, it looks very realistic and no real tree was “harmed” lol

Have a fab Xmas Jane!

xx

J-F

A Lovely tree. Full of fun from a Santa wearing sunglasses to a panda with a whimsical face, a barbell lifting exercise angel, birds with featherly tails, a dry martini for Grace, a Cinderella coach, a Nutcracker soldier standing on a drum, pigs, pickles and a mouse, a sad jester, topped with a beautiful Angel and two Oscars on the side.
Yes, your fans love this sharing. Thank you. Dona

Thank you for sharing these pics! What a treat to see the ornaments that mean so much to you. Love the panda (I have grandkids, too!) and, like you, I’m quite fond of octopi now that I watched My Octopus Teacher. You’ve inspired me to get an ornament for my newfound fascination with that wonderful creature!

Hi
Love the tree and the decorations .
We all have little things to remind us of happy times.
I have among other nicnacs.
Our Son Craig’s little baby from his Christening cake.
He is 46 now .
You have some really nice decorations .Junediane was “poisoned”accidently by her husband! miracle gro christmas tree food.She ok we hope .
Happy St Andrew’s day.
Take care .🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

Beautiful tree!! I love how unique all of your ornaments are. Everything goes together wonderfully. Merry Christmas!

Oooh Jane, your tree is great!!!!!❤️❤️❤️
I also have some glorious figures for me for over 50 years: a Charles Chaplin!!!! Jajajajajajaja I love him! ❤️❤️
And, You climbed a ladder it seems!!
I wrote to you in the precios blog. I don’t know ir you read me.
I’ ve been waiting your book for two months…almost three. I hope arrive before Chrismas.
Y send You twelve thousand kilometers of hugs (so, I make sure they arrive!!!😏😏)
🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😀😀
I love You from URUGUAY!! 🇺🇾🇺🇾😍❤️
STAY SAFE!!!🙏

So Beautiful Jane! Happy that you are feeling the joy that can come with the season. Many are not so lucky this year. May you be Blessed with many more holidays to share with your family. Love you Jane ❤😘

Fantastic decorations! I’m new here, Jane. Looking forward to low key chilling at home and personal posts—-as well as climate change updates. Getting your new book for myself for Xmas. My Life So Far was a huge influence on me in my 20s.

Stunning! Your collection of Christopher Radko ornaments are amazing. ❤️

This just made me miss my Mom so much! She loved Christmas and had a tree like this, with all the meaningful and gorgeous ornaments…and she also believe in plastic …took it out every year…as she got older she had to have someone else help with the decorating..but even on her last Christmas…we had the beautiful tree and all the decorations. Thank you for posting your tree…

Hi Jane,
Absolutely stunning. Congratulations. And an artist friend of mine has painted those wooden German figures and are the mottos on her Christmas cards this year.
Jason x

Hi Jane,
Your Christmas tree is really nice, you have worked so hard, some of the figures are very original. Although the custom of putting up the Christmas tree is already a global habit, in my country, Spain, we continue the tradition of putting the Nativity or Portal of Bethlehem, with the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Jesus, the shepherds, the Magi…., all those who went to worship the Child, It is the influence of Catholic Church I think. On a trip I made to Chile, I bought a Nativity scene where the figures are Indians from the Andes, I find it really beautiful, I put it every year and the Christmas tree also. For the less religious, I have an alternative idea, there is the “secular nativity scene” as I say it, they are english-style houses forming a town with their lights and any other things, althoug the snow is the only thing that makes seem Christmas, but my nieces like it, me too. All this things cheer up Christmas.

Hi Jane,
I loved your Christmas tree. There are so many stories. I loved the angel up there. He’s alive, believe me. In fact, your entire tree pulsates. I loved your bookshelf with your 2 Oscars. On Sunday, I had time to see my octopus teacher and I couldn’t help but cry. We have a lot to learn from animals. Since I was a child I live among them. Today I have a 6 month old puppy that I adopted on the street and that is absolutely in love with me. I had a deaf cat like Tulea. Below is a You Tube link, which shows the thanks of a baby octopus to a person who saved it. He was stuck in the sand.
Love is everywhere, just be open to it.
PS – I didn’t talk about Brazil anymore, because I believe that you must be
following the news, but I still do my part and I have faith that, like you, we will change our government in 2.022.
As for learning Portuguese, as you already speak French, it is not so difficult, since the construction of the phrase in French is the same as in Portuguese. Subject + Verb + Complement.
with love

Jane,
What a lovely tree! I loved it. The martini 🍸 was a great touch😉 I still have to decorate my tree! In Catalonia we also set up the Nativity scene… I love it 🥰
Happy December!

Lovely and so personal!

I loved your Christmas ornaments,specially Tulea’s and martini’s. Do you have any favorite ornaments?

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family.

I just realized we are in December, can you believe that? For me, we stopped on March. What a crazy year! How was your 2020 in a scale of 0-10? Do you have any plans for 2021 besides shooting the last season of G&F?

XoXo,
Giovanna Montanhan Banho

Forgive me, but the first shot is, IMHO, the best.
A pair of Oscars do wonders for a Xmas tree!

Jane,
First of all, great tree! Looks great! Second, I just wanted to let you know that I have admired your work for quite some time now and I enjoy watching and listening to your work. I am currently a freshman in college, and trying to figure our who I am, and what I want to do for a career.. and I was wondering if you had any advice for me, a young women getting ready to figure out what she wants to do and trying to find out who I am? I am very stressed out, knowing that I need to have a plan and pick a career because I am only 19 years old. Did you know what you wanted to do at 19? Any advice?

Thanks and hope you and your family are well!

Hi Jane Fonda,

I know you must be terribly busy-so I’ll make this quick. Love your tree. Fire Drill Friday today was so inspiring. I feel the same nervousness I did about the general election.
A couple of months ago I asked if I would hear about your availability to attend our book club and you said Jess Wilson (I think) would connect w me. I haven’t heard from her and my book club, who loves your book, keeps asking me if you are joining! Did my request get lost in the shuffle or are you booked solid?

Best,

Pam Clifford

Hello Jane, your tree is amazing, every detail is unique. I loved the training angel. I love doing things and listening to music, I think it’s a good combination. Your tree at night should look beautiful. This year it was like in the movie ‘Jumanji’. I am from Brazil and I have been following the ‘Fire Drill Fridays’ on Fridays and I have enjoyed it very much although my English is not the best, but I always think it is important to talk about the environment, climate change and what we can do to change that. Oh and I’m in the fourth season of Grace and Frankie, looking forward to seeing the other seasons.

FDF! Right on target with perfect timing for the next step! Adopt Georgia! I was wondering how I could send some money that way for the election that is so important and voila, FDF answers the question. Merci Beaucoup.

Hi Jane! I just put my Christmas tree up too. I just wrote an essay for my music history class on cool Jazz. One of my favorite genres (especially during this time of year)!

Hi Jane,
Could you tell me if your book “What can I do?” will be published in spanish at any time?, I have looked for it and I haven’t find it so I think it’s not have been published in Spain yet

December always reminds me of a Romanian Traditional carol that is called “God, be with me!” It’s about a poor kid who’s asking Santa to bring him a wooden horse. Here you have the link to the Christmas carol I’ve just mentioned you.
In the video, you can enjoy the snowy landscapes that are something typical in Winter times in my country.

Ps. By the way, I really loved the wooden figures you received from Germany 70 years ago!!!
stay safe and well,
❤❤❤

Stunning! You’re inspiring me to start collecting meaningful ornaments. <3 Merry Christmas, Jane.

Hi Jane,

Beautiful tree. We’ve just today come out of full lockdown here in London and after a difficult year we are going for it this Christmas. The perfect excuse to find some joy. Tree is up, decorations being hung and Christmas songs on!

Best wishes for a cheerier December.

James

Beautiful tree !!!!! I love all the ornaments too!
What type of award is that cup on the top shelf?

I love it 😻 my mom is a big fan of yours for one and two she loves grace and Frankie. She’d had a hard life and now has severe anxiety so a lot of shows with too much serious stuff over stimulates her brain. She watches comedy’s usually nothing else and I told her to watch that one and she loved it (she’s also obsessed with the office) anyways the tree she has is so old and weird but she always keeps it and calls it her Charlie Brown tree. I’m trying to decide what to get her this year so if anyone has any suggestions lmk she means the world to me and has been through so much I’d do anything for her. (Except I’m not the best at thinking of gifts).

Hi Jane, absolutely love it feel inspired.It’s my first Christmas living with my fiancee💕. We are getting our tree this weekend and decorations. I love how your remember the pieces you picked up over the years. I’m looking forward to new memories this year feeling blessed. Seasons greetings 🥳x

Beautiful tree, and amazing ornaments. 💞
And thanks for all you do, we’re not grateful enough!! ✊🏾👏🏾✌🏾
Best holiday wishes to you and your family.

Jane,
I ordered my red jogging suit!! I can’t wait to get it! I will always support you and fire drill Friday’s. Both have helped me with my confidence and sticking up for myself. I didn’t think at age 40 I would have to defend myself, but I am. And I’m doing it in a much more productive way.I know it’s not all about me. I am also worried about people in this country. Friends on my Facebook page still think that you know who is going to win. I bite my tongue. I don’t want to argue. It’s kinda scary that people still defend him. Including my parents. They called me a communist? Anyway to better news I watched the documentary kiss the ground. I had no idea how much work farming was. Is that what Vanessa does on her farm. It was so amazing to watch. I didn’t know that leftover food could be made into soil. We waste so much food at my work it’s so sad. I also watched the equality now online Galla . That was also great. If you have any more suggestions on documentaries or shows I would love to watch them. Thank you Jane.
Love always,
Stacey

yours is a beautiful and very personal and, thus, meaningful, tree.

Jane…….. your tree is GORGEOUS!!! What a blessing! Christmas should be about memories and reminders of what means so much to us. This year……. Wow! Let’s just say “Prospective”!
Thank you for sharing your life with the world. I have never been one to “put my story” out there. Rather private. But I’m learning that we can be an inspiration, a blessing, to others. Celebrity or not. Obviously, I’m your average Joe, but I can relate to so many things you’ve experienced. And I have others that have related to my experiences. It forms somewhat of a family. Sometimes that is all we can pull from to move forward. Your Firedrill Fridays give some of us something to look forward to. Something that gives us the ability to feel like we are needed, doing something worthwhile. Especially when darkness, like death and gloom, surrounds us. I want to wish YOU the person, not the celebrity, a very Merry Christmas- Holiday season and thank you for being REAL!!! XOXO

I love your beautiful Christmas tree 🎄🥰 in the Netherlands don’t have such a beautiful Christmas tree

Hello Jane and everyone,
I would like to say something about TELEWORKING, which has caught off guard to some of us as a result of the pandemic. I think could be very interesting because many people are in the same situation of me and could say what they thinking about it. Personally I had never worked from home and now I’m doing that for months. I have spent through different stages, at first I’ve been excited and calm to be a little safe from the disease, but as time passes I have started to get tired….. you miss the place you worked, your colleagues or simply the fact of getting ready, getting dressed, take your car and leave the house to go to the office and you begin to feel lonely physically and lonely to making work decisions every day. The new routines breake with all you’ve done for years, for me working at home every day is like groundhog day! Teleworking seems to me it’s not good for our mental health, socialization is very important for each of us and the feeling of belonging to a group too, teleworking takes us away from all these things. Companies want to continue with this form of work and we should reflect and realize how this could modifie the labor relationship forever, will continue to be like that in the future? I wouldn’t like it.

Hi Jane, It’s a stunning tree, but I have something very hopeful to share with you before your regular Friday event. Hope for the planet. A new technology, that if broadly commercialized could solve 46% of the problem. To put that in context, the part Elon is working on (the entire Transportation sector) could solve 27% of the problem. Take a look at http://www.kulartech.com Thank you for everything you are doing. Best, Andrew

Hello Jane!
hope you are doing well, what a lovely 🌲 you’ve put together, the decorations are beautiful, 🤙

The decorations from the old days, like the wooden ones may be the best because they seem to be indestructible, ive seen many back in Europe and you can glue or tape them up fairly quickly and easily if they are damaged,

They are all wonderful, the 🐙 is outstanding, that documentary was really special too, everyone i speak with says, “i learned this and i learned that” most of which was unknown even to people who study the ocean, cheers to the Craig Foster for his efforts,

So many cool attributes to point out, changing colours was neat, regrowing limbs, that can come in handy, possibly the way she was picking up those shells and rocks to blend in with the oceans’ floor was the most impressive…then again there was the reproduction at the end…also Craig Foster had a set of mighty lungs on him that we shouldn’t forget, anyhow that was one of the best documentaries ever made,

Thanks for sharing Jane, we are all super lucky to have you with us, you are the best!

Happy Holidays and very Merry Christmas to you,
☮️ ♥️

Ljubisa

Such a beautiful tree! ♥️♥️♥️ I love the sentimental ornaments. I have several with special meaning to me and my family as well!

Hello Jane, my name is Miguel and I am very much a fan of you and I really admire your work both as an activist and as an actress, and today I am on my birthday and it would be very important for me if you could send me a “happy birthday”,thank you.

A beautiful tree. THank you for making this a better world in so many ways.

My favorite piece from a visit to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10222183801878245&set=a.10201575785810723

I’m sorry for say that but Trump has made a big mistake again with his decision on the Sahara, ignoring the UN resolution on this matter and committing Biden for the future. No western country has recognized the sovereignty of Morocco over the Sahara, and he do that when he only has a little more than a month left as President, It’s Incredible!. I feel sad because the Sahrawis are a very close friendly people for us and they fight a just cause since years. All the things Trump has made in the last weeks are sperpentics, I’m sorry.

hi Jane dont know if you remember but ive written and published my new book its called “in the mind of a teenage girl” I really hope you can get it I know it’s a lot to ask but I look up top you so much its on barnes and noble look up ruby freedman

Jane! What a beautiful tree! I adore it. I hope you have a good Christmas and get some time to relax over the holidays! Is there any way I can send you a Christmas card? 👉🏻👈🏻Lots of love from Germany! Lea

Hello Jane,
Stunning! Your Christmas tree is so beautiful, and the ornaments are amazing!
A story for each ornament! Thanks for sharing!
Once again I tell you that you are an inspiration to me, I hope you can read it.
Love always,
Natalia, from Argentina.

Iam 76 yrs old, new member, started yesterday 12/24/20. Jane has been an example on how to take care of yourself at the same time be an activist to make social changes. I am impressed with members’ different background. What a beautiful tapestry of culture from all over the world. Congratulation Jane. For me, what make your tree so beautiful and significant is the representation of your life history you are sharing.

I like you tree. For the past few nights I have been watching YouTube clipa of you and Lily on YouTube. I think I watch almost all of them. You both are great together. I remember the first time I seen the both of you as a kid. I am 53 now. But I seen you at the show in On Golden Pond I loved that movie. Anyway I just wanted to say I feel the love you and Lily hav3foe each other and it’s neat.

Your tree is gorgeous! I see two golden statues peaking out from behind the tree. You will need to make room on the shelves for your newest, well deserved, honor coming this weekend! Congratulations!! 💗

My dear Jane,
I’ve just finished watching an extremely touching movie on netflix: THE LIFE AHEAD, starring Sophia Loren in her 86s. I was also surprised to discover an young Romanian boy playing the role of young Iosif. The story of her character is so delicate and, at the same time, it’s like a loud SOS to take more care of our elders. Have you already seen it?! So, have faith that you’ll do great in your 84s filming 7th season on Grace&Frankie.
I miss you and when this happens I’m just looking at my mobile screen, to lay my eyes on our hug photo taken 2 years ago.
be safe,
XXX ❤❤❤

Jane, do your tree decorations have individual stories? My husband and I will only decorate with decorations of meaning, and each year buy a new one. If this is the case, i think this year your new edition should be something to celebrate your FDF achievements?

Hi Jane,
I always love reading your updates and I have to say, I really appreciate your blog posts about the climate crisis and political issues and credit you for teaching me so much about this movement. It is because of Fire Drill Fridays that I began to get involved in climate activism locally and then with Greenpeace and Fire Drill Fridays as well. Over the last several months I was able to reach out to so many people across the country with the voter outreach campaign and I truly feel that collectively as volunteers we made a huge huge difference. There were many conversations I had with voters who didn’t know anything about the climate crisis and were actually willing to have a conversation about it, and it is moments like these that made it even more of a rewarding experience. I have met so many other volunteers who have had told me the same thing and we love watching Fire Drill Fridays together each week and discussing what we learned, so thank you again for playing such a huge role in this movement—I am so glad I got involved!

A few days ago I had a chance to watch the new documentary about Greta Thunberg called “I Am Greta” and I wondered if you’ve seen it yet. I was moved to tears throughout the film and was so amazed that she was able to turn her weekly protest outside the Swedish parliament into a worldwide Fridays for Future movement essentially on her own. The doc was incredibly inspiring and it was really interesting to hear the story from her perspective as well as her family’s. It was upsetting to see how many politicians laughed at her and claimed that changing policies to better our climate were impossible because of the economic aspect, but it is clear she has had a major impact on the world. I mean, look at how many people across the planet know of her efforts and the hard work she has put into spreading the word about the climate crisis. After seeing such a massive turnout this election for young voters, I have a feeling we are well on our way to making the changes we need.

xo Robin

Dear Jane, wow, a 14-foot Christmas tree, how very impressive!

I watched your interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK this morning. Thank you so much, it was really great and you are beautiful.

On my way home (in Hong Kong) tonight, I was stopped by a few youngsters. They were students and had set up a street stall (after school) for Greenpeace HK. You are so right, within minutes, I was put on the spot right there right then, that as an adult, I was not doing remotely enough, not knowing nearly enough. I signed on the dotted line on the iPad. For now, I am only contributing financially, but maybe one day, they will call me for some more or action. I don’t know.

And yes, it is joyful reading you writing about your squirrel… it brights it all up…

Take care,
Wx

So cool that you watched My Octopus Teacher, it was filmed around the corner from where I grew up. I’ve just come back home to Cape Town after being away for a year. I’ve never been away from home for that long but couldn’t get back due to Covid, work etc. Every time I come back after long periods of travel I get a renewed sense of gratitude for having grown up in such a beautiful part of the world.

Side question.. Do you have any tips/ advice for new protest goers..? There is one in the city next week against Gender Based Violence. I really want to go, 90% will go, but for some reason I feel nervous and not really sure why.

I never really get home sick when I travel because I’m usually swept up in the adventure of discovery; but last year when there were so many violent attacks in South Africa against women it really struck a cord in me and I so wished I was home to show support and join the protest outside the Parliament building. Now that I’m here I feel a little anxiety towards going. It’s probably just the unknown as it will only be my third protest that I’ve been to.

The protests that I have been to have all been about causes of change that I feel strongly about. Just before going, I do feel a sense of anxiety and I think possibly other people do too. I went to a climate change protest last year in Cape Town. There was a Facebook event and about 300-400 people clicked attending, but when the day came, I think there were only about 80 of us, if that. It was a silent protest, 108 sun salutations on the promenade. That protest allowed for a lot of internal thought: why am I here, what am I showing up for, so epic there are other people that stand for this too, where is everyone else who clicked attending??

I do believe showing up in person is powerful when standing for change, but maybe you can shed some light on how to get around the fear and unknowns around protesting?

Danielle x

HI Jane, I do love your “every day what am I doing posts”. And I’ve decided since I really enjoy all of your posts, the way you think, the way you make me stop and think, I am going to go to the start of your posts and read them all from the beginning! I think, for me, because I do find you to be very inspiring, it will be a great way to remind me to keep working towards driving what change I want to see in the world and in addition I’ll get to take the occasional break for a squirrel story 🙂 Thank you Jane Fonda for showing me and the world that we can all make a difference if we just choose to do so.

hi Jane im ruby im in love with your show with grace and Frankie and when I started watching it it made feel so warm and fuzzy because I have a best friend who like Frankie can get annoying sometimes but its all out of love and I wanted to thank you and lily Tomlin for making me know that I want to grow up with her and grow old with her.

also I want to be more of an activist for girls everywhere in my town so any tips?

Dear Jane,
I´ve been sleeping really badly since some days. I´ve been feeling restless and depressed. No motivation for anything since the Covid-Lockdown here in Germany has started. Then, this morning I watched a video of you and Lily Tomlin on Youtube and in one of them you mentioned your blog. I took the chance and started reading it, then I started watching the other videos on your website and I am here to thank you, so so so much: this is the inspiration I was seeking for. YOU are the inspiration I needed. I´ve been feeling so lonely and uncapable of anything in these last weeks. I have so much the need of action, of exchange. I am a brazilian multi-disciplinary artist and activist based in Germany and I find so hard to “keep moving” in those Covid times… I feel so blocked. It is wonderful to know that there are people like you giving so much support to those important causes. The love and energy you are investing in all this gives me life. I´m glad that I discovered your blog and that I can share those words with you. I believe that “to connect” is very powerful.
Much love,

Luiza Braz Batista

Hola,
No puedo creer lo que está pasando con Trump, cada noticia es peor que la anterior. Esta semana he visto a Guliani en unas tristes imágenes diciendo que Alemania y España recontaban los votos de EEUU a través de empresas afines a Maduro implantadas aquí, es una afirmación espantosa sin ningún fundamento que pretende confundir a los ciudadanos norteamericanos y al mundo entero y de paso desacreditar a Europa. Lamentablemente todo apunta que veremos un final de la función con estas argucias que separan a los ciudadanos, ojalá me equivoque.

Hola,
Veo que no se actualiza la página desde hace días, ¿debo hacer algo? ¿Es por el idioma?¿Se puede escribir en español como yo hago o se tiene que escribir en inglés?

Hi Jane!
I started feeding a squirrel at the beginning of the pandemic because he was always at the bird feeder and he has a little gimp leg… he is also quite chunky now, but I think it’s good for the winter! I just finished watching The Queen’s Gambit— a very interesting story and well done! I am always searching for something new to read—any recommendations? Stay well and happy decorating!!
—Jen (from book club in PA)

A curfew in California ,numbers rising fast .
The aftermath of the election still a concern from 6000mls away.
I’m not able to articulate exactly my thoughts on all of these issues affecting our planet !I do however recognise and support in which ever way I can ‘”Fire Drill Fridays”
So keep doing what you do .
Yes G&Fhas been a light relief at this time and as an older person I recognise myself in some situations x

Wow! the Harper’s Bazaar “conversation” was perfect. Smooth as silk and covered everything, that I’ve heard you say before, but all in one great piece. I wish I could own a copy and play it to my friends and anyone I could share it with. If it was on a disk, I ‘d send it for Christmas. It was just perfect. It was Jane 101 as the passionate, caring, dedicated, inspired, knowledgeable, brave person, I see in my heart. I loved it!
Stunning. xx Dona

Hi Jane !
Wow beautifull Christmas tree !
be careful to decorate the top of the tree !
Great the little visit of your squirrel, it’s so cute
when I go to walk in the park I look to see if I see squirrels in the alley or there are oaks … but they are often hidden!
You speak of Greta Thunberg, I admire her for fighting for the climate, she started so young, and she is young and brave.
fortunately there are these young people who react when others laugh at everything and wreck everything ! we are living in a strange time right now.
I have a baby girl and I think about her and all these children I fear it will be difficult for them in the years to come.
Like you I will be alone for Christmas my nurse son will work on December 25th and then we don’t know if we will be confined again !
Take care of you xxx

Hi Jane Fonda, OMGoodness I read everyone of your blogs and stay w it until I understand what you are communicating. Now, we are finishing a remodel of a 1911 chapel in Bow, WA (the kindness town) and I took a couple weeks off from texting and reading. However, I’m back starting today. I enjoy your day to day blogs-but, I need FDF and your serious articles. See you at 11:00 for FDF!

Best,

Pam Clifford

Your sadness and disappointment are warranted. It’s difficult to put out serious messages to a world that in ever increasing ways only wants the easy and safe. Interspersing is key and I strive to do that with my podcast. I’ve been thinking about your statement for 2 days and this morning read that a study of podcast listeners aged 13-34 (US and UK) “prefer podcast to books, most prefer unscripted podcasts and the main characteristic they want their host to have is to be funny.”

While I started my podcast Advanced TV Herstory to share stories and information about the women of TV (in front of and behind the camera), its tone has become more intersectional (read: not funny). I’ve taken it to #MeToo – (That Girl!), racism, sexism and the importance of representation. Listeners tell me they want nostalgia. I want to tell them this is no time for nostalgia. So instead I’m interspersing feminist lessons of more icons into the mix.

Your legacy of activism is your entire life story. That’s why My Life So Far is so transformative for the reader. Artificial Christmas trees are not only simpler to put up and easier on people with allergies, but there’s an environmental cost to bringing a live tree to market. I’d venture to guess most decisions you make in your every day life are climate-strategic. Your followers are interested in what you do and why you do it. That’s where your influence is strongest. Thanks for all you do –

Hi! I can’t believe I didn’t know about your website until now. Better late than never, right?

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on life through your blog. I’m really enjoying it. Thanks, too, for being the outspoken champion of an advocate for so many. You inspire me!

Jane, That is one gorgeous tree! “Beau-Ti-Full,” as my aunt Vi would say. I stopped decorating in ’99 when my mom died, but we had a fake tree for eons. Xmas for me is gift-giving. I love it but it has grown harder. Most friends have everything they need and buy everything they want. They are voracious readers like you, so it is hard to know what they have read and if I hear of something just coming out, they go buy it before I can get to it. And then there’s Covid.
The tall ladder comment brings out red flags and alarm bells. I hope someone is there to watch your balance and break the fall. (D) Or the writers on G&F will be doing a lot of rewrite. No crawling through doggy-doors this time.
Nameless squirrel has got you well-trained. Good for her. I wouldn’t worry about her plump pouch. She will use it up over the winter. If you put on your exercise DVD, I don’t think she will take the hint.
I finished “Hinterland” just to see Wales as my grandmother was born there. Pretty dark. I finished, “The Crown” last night. Learned a lot about QE and M. Thatcher. God, we are still reeling from Reagan & Thatcher! Watched the Sophia Loren movie. I loved that she can still get up and dance! Did Octopus when you first mentioned it. Wonderful and touching. Referred to others. Loved Nature on Primates. Talk about dedicated caretakers, learning to scale tall trees to teach baby Orangutans how to climb. Sounds like something you would have done in your youth. I climbed trees too, but not that tall!
Feedback on the book club. One asked if they were following through on the goals they told you. I can report that that CHASE CARD is going to get cut up! She is working on it and making progress. Another referenced a green resource in your book. Another has been watching FDF. She said, “It’s GOOD!” We were on zoom, so I tried not to smirk or be smug. But a lot of very nice things were said about you and the experience. “Personable” “Felt like they had a “real moment” with you.” “can see why you (me) are such a fan.” Yada Yada, but it was fun to hear.
Now you know I read everything you write so I won’t go there. I have to hold back as I would write something all the time, and too wordy, so wordy. Like this is. What you say is so comprehensive, well-said etc maybe others just think you got it all covered so well, they have nothing to add. 🙂 xx Dona

Jane,

For several years, I’ve struggled with Complex PTSD, and during lockdown, I decided to finally write about it, not just the flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, etc., but the traumatic events that caused them in the first place. The process has been so incredibly freeing, terrifying and empowering all at once, and through my writing I’ve learned to self-love, confront my own demons, and finally begin to heal.
Despite the peace and joy I’ve found in writing, I’ve often encountered overwhelming exhaustion, the kind that comes from crying out tears that needed to be cried long ago. It usually has been fleeting, but the past few weeks, that tiredness has multiplied, and the words that flowed so freely have often been stuck inside. I enjoy my various hobbies, and actively practice mindfulness and meditation; but something’s off, and I can’t quite put my finger on it. More than that, I’ve been afraid, and not quite sure what I’m afraid of. Yes, the memories are frightening, but it’s something else, something less definable. I’m struggling with getting the last pages written, unsure of how to wrap things up, and pull it all together.
Have you, when writing ‘My Life So Far,’ or any of you other books, experienced a similar kind of stagnation, a fear or doubt that you couldn’t explain? If so, what helped you to work through it? How did you find the courage to publish, to share what came directly from your heart? I knew that I needed to write this. I know it’s essential to my growth and my healing. More than that, I feel it’s the right thing to do. I need to finish, but finish with strength and clarity. As a woman, as a writer, what do you think I should do?
Aside from asking your advice, I really need to thank you. You’ve given me hope in such an unnerving time, not just with your writing, but with your spoken words, with your art, and your ongoing activism, too. I’ve received so much joy from your films, from all that you’ve done, and all that you do. You’ve changed things for the better, and I cannot thank you enough.

Rosie

Dear Jane!

A beautiful tree! I really like the eclecticism of the ornaments. I like the ones with history the most. Funny, but today I like the ones most that I found not nice in my childhood. Years later, I take them out of the box with the greatest tenderness and hang them carefully on the twigs.

I also think that such simple, good things as decorating the Christmas tree are even more necessary and important for us this year. Seeking beauty and goodness in everyday life probably allows you to stay calm and balanced when so much evil is happening outside. Similarly, nature, so I bow my head to the squirrel and I’m glad that she keeps you company and gives you joy. But I don’t think you should provide her with food anymore – I consulted a wildlife defender.

All the best,
Magdalena

PS. I am delighted with the next season of “The Crown” and episode 7 made me feel blown away. The price that people with intellectual disabilities or mental health problems have paid and paid in history continues to hurt and arouse anger. But we can make a deed out of this anger today and fight stereotypes and prejudices.

You’re amazing–offering job ideas. I cool. I sent the one about dubbing to my French stepdaughter
RE everything else you talk about, all I can say is I understand how you feel. It is very frightening and one wonders if the world is even governable. But then I remind myself that There are more of us than the loonies. And we only need 3.5% of us to win. That’s 11 million plus people in the U.S. and there are, we know, 23 million people who know there’s a climate crisis but no one has asked them to get involved. That’s who we have to organize. That’s why I’m doing my Fire Drill Fridays. If Biden creates good union jobs in the green, renewable energy sector for folks in the middle of the country who voted for Trump, they’ll come around. Not all of them. We shouldn’t waste time with white supremacists and conspiracy theorists. But a whole lot of them. The Democrats just haven’t done what’s needed to help them get good jobs and health care. They don’t feel seen. We can change that.

Logan, “Undoing,” “Queen’s Gambit,” “My Octopus Teacher,” are my suggestions. Thanks for yours.

Hey Jane!
1) Keep feeding the squirrel 😉
2) I’m so thrilled to hear that a 7th season of Grace and Frankie is in the works. They just get better and better!
Xx to you and Lily

A propósito de los árboles de Navidad, ¿a nadie le da pereza quitarlo cuando pasan las fiestas? En mi país las fiestas duran hasta el 6 de Enero dia de los Reyes Magos que es cuando nos hacemos los regalos y muchas veces no consigo quitar los adornos hasta 15 dias después, ja ja, todos los años me pasa lo mismo.
Mucho cuidado con las reuniones familiares, aquí recomiendan que solo nos juntemos como mucho seis personas, así que este año celebraremos la Navidad mucho mejor en verano cuando ya tengamos la vacuna, un año estuve unos dias en Diciembre en la playa en Cabo Verde y era extraño los adornos de Navidad en las sombrillas y la gente con los gorritos de Papa Noel al sol, a mi me resultaba muy simpático, así que tendremos que hacer algo así, juntar todas las celebraciones para cuando estemos seguros. Mucha suerte para todos

Jane – a few thoughts – first is Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday! A little early, I know. I always feel bad for people who have birthday’s around Christmas. I personally feel you guys got cheated out of your own day!

Every time I look at the news I feel like throwing something at the television. I am so fed up with this so-called President and the crap he is causing just because he thinks the election is rigged. For starters, he knows damn well it wasn’t rigged just as much as his enablers know it. What nerve! The biggest enablers – those in Congress – should be ashamed because they know better than anyone. I salute Joe Biden for rising above it all and basically ignoring this immature child with his tweets and how he throws a fit each day. I know no one has ever seen anything like this before and I pray to God that he just goes away. Anyway, that is my rant for now.

May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday and let’s look forward to light at the end of the horizon for all of us.

Hi Jane!

It’s been a little while since I’ve last commented, but I’m so glad to check in. You continue to be an inspiration to me. I am the young man (25 years old now) who was telling you of the job I recently landed in south central LA as a community organizer (ok if you don’t remember). I am proud to tell you that Ive been accepted into the Coro Fellowship Program in Public Affairs here in LA! It’s a very prestigious program that will train me to be a much more effective leader here in LA. I hope I can make you proud in my pursuit to lead LA towards social justice.

I truly appreciate what you are doing for climate change and have been a loyal follower on Fire Drill Fridays since sometime in the summer. My concerns started 35 years ago in Florida when I saw pelicans flying into power lines, and I have done whatever I could ever since. Right now, I am hating the news that Trump plans to auction off sites in the Arctic to oil developers. On the good side, New Jersey’s governor banned single-use plastic!

I CANNOT WAIT for another season of Grace & Frankie. We all need some laughter in our life right now. Also….keep feeding the squirrel. All ladies should be allowed to have a few rolls around the middle.

Thank you for sharing personal thoughts like these. You become more real to us, and I feel this inspires us even more to join in on your climate change efforts!

I have always been, in some way, connected to you since 1983 when I used pictures in your exercise book in my room on my mother-in-law’s house in Italy. And I have been with you every step of the way since then! Your workout videos were background music for my growing children, who have come to think of you as family! My oldest does your Complete Workout with her son in the morning, the way her mother has all these years! It’s on my bucket list to do a Prime Time exercise DVD with you some day when this pandemic is behind us.

Until then, thank you for inspiring me to make a safer world for our children and grandchildren. I always knew the issues in my mind, but you are the one that truly spoke to me and inspired me to actually act on these thoughts.

So thank you for sharing yourself; thank you for being someone I can relate to and who continues to point me in the right direction.

Here’s to your great fight and spirit, Jane!

Wishing you much courage, peace and love (and a personal pitch for many more exercise DVDs 🙂

Hola Jane y hola a todos,
Hace muy poco tiempo que me he sumado a tu blog y sí lo sigo con atención porque tengo en mucha consideración tus opiniones. Veo que la gente no interactúa mucho, en mi caso y en cuanto se refiere a opinar sobre el cambio climático, desde que estoy en el blog solo he podido ver tus reflexiones sobre lo que debería hacer Biden al respecto y he pensado que opinar sobre ello no siendo ciudadana norteamericana, alguien puede ver que es una cierta intromisión en vuestros asuntos, en líneas generales estoy totalmente de acuerdo con tus demandas. No sé qué se comenta por ahí sobre la energía solar y la energía eólica, en mi país, España, seguimos siendo bastante rehenes de las compañías eléctricas y sus viejos métodos de obtención de electricidad, pero vamos avanzando hacia estas dos energías alternativas, sabiendo que también conllevan ciertos problemas en el medio ambiente.
La pandemia tristemente está alterando nuestras vidas de forma importante y es algo nuevo para todos, a mi me produce bastante desasosiego ver como pasan los días delante de nosotros sin otra solución que esperar una vacuna o un tratamiento eficaz, afortunadamente se va viendo un poco de luz al final del túnel. Animo! ya queda menos para volver con Grace and Frankie, somos muchos los que lo deseamos de todo corazón, yo todavía repito capítulos a menudo.

En los primeros meses de la pandemia durante el confinamiento total en casa, los fines de semana solo veía una serie austriaca que tampoco diré su nombre, me tenía distraída de la realidad y repetían y repetían los capítulos, hoy lo pienso y no me lo puedo creer, fueron momentos en que no fui capaz de leer un libro, ni ver una película, mi mente estaba bloqueada, yo creo que muchos hicimos cosas raras con el susto que teníamos, ahora me lo tomo con mas tranquilidad y dirijo mejor los momentos de ocio, claro siempre en casa, recientemente he visto “Dead to me” que me parece muy recomendable y Working Mothers, loca, muy loca, ja, ja. Intentaré ver“ My Octopus Teacher ” gracias.

Yo también he visto la película, el personaje de Momo es conmovedor, el niño lo hace fantástico, muy bonita la historia

Hi Jane!

We are in the next phase with the Fire Drill Fridays Greenpeace volunteer teams.
Our community is growing by the day!
I can’t fully put into words just how happy and deeply moved I am to be a part of such a wonderful cause. It has been an overwhelming few weeks and thankfully we won! We have the best leaders from Greenpeace who put their whole hearts into their work. As a text team leader, I feel very honored to help those just starting out and making a difference where I can.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I would like to thank you for all that you have done and continue to do!
You are a true inspiration.
Love to you & Tulea

Kara, from Amsterdam,NY 🙂

Hi Jane
Fantastic. No tree should ever be felled!! They are our lungs. Good on you for getting a plastic one. When I was a child in Wales my mother worked evening shifts in a factory that made artificial Christmas trees. So, we’ve had one since the early 70s. Knowing my mother and the quality of the tree it’s probably the same one!!
I worry a lot, though, about our use of plastic, however, artificial ones are much better for the environment. An English lady around the corner from where I live in Hamburg was on TV last week because she makes the most environmentally sustainable artificial trees. I will have to look into it.

My theatre company does staged, rehearsed readings. These kind of readings are extremely powerful, because like radio plays you just use your imagination. I’ve started publicising them as the most carbon neutral form of theatre. It’s true. So I’m very happy to be bringing theatre to the people and not harming the environment one bit.

Take care
Jason

Couchcast: There Was No One in the Park Today written and read by Jason Couch

Hi Jane, needless to say I’m a big fan! Have been following you for many years and you are truly inspirational. I admire your exuberance and frankness. I really hope to see a new season of Grace & Frankie, I’ve watched all 6 season with such pleasure, I miss you ladies! 🙂 Your tree is gorgeous and I agree, even though I will probably be alone at Christmas, I can’t wait to put it up and will follow your lead. Stay as lovely as you always are and stay safe <3

Thank you for sharing personal thoughts like these. You become more real to us, and I feel this inspires us even more to join in on your climate change efforts!

I have always been, in some way, connected to you since 1983 when I used pictures in your exercise book in my room on my mother-in-law’s house in Italy. And I have been with you every step of the way since then! Your workout videos were background music for my growing children, who have come to think of you as family! My oldest does your Complete Workout with her son in the morning, the way her mother has all these years! It’s on my bucket list to do a Prime Time exercise DVD with you some day when this pandemic is behind us.

Until then, thank you for inspiring me to make a safer world for our children and grandchildren. I always knew the issues in my mind, but you are the one that truly spoke to me and inspired me to actually act on these thoughts.

So thank you for sharing yourself; thank you for being someone I can relate to and who continues to point me in the right direction.

Here’s to your great fight and spirit, Jane!

Wishing you much courage, peace and love (and a personal pitch for many more exercise DVDs 🙂

Holly Brown

I love your tree. I love your must-watch list (huge fan of the crown over here). I love your fat squirrel. And we’ll wait as long as we need to to have GaF back ❤️

We said screw it too and decorated our entire apartment. What’s the point in waiting!

Hope you’re having a great week!
I plan to read all your posts 🙂

Jane,
your tree is fab!! Excited to see that plans for season 7 of Grace & Frankie are going ahead, I can’t wait for the 16 episodes too. I have been looking for more documentaries to watch recently, are there any ones on the climate crisis and environmentalism that you recommend? X
Stay Safe,
Robyn x

Jane I met you years ago at your childrens summer camp outside Santa Barbara. Our son was fortunate to attend the camp. I toured projects the children had accomplished and attended their final performance that year. I sat in the second row from the top of the bleachers. A woman tapped me on the shoulder and introduced herself by her first name. She asked me if I had a child attending the camp. I said yes and she asked me to point him out on stage. She was warm, casual and had wore no makeup. I asked her if her child was attending. She said her child was not attending but there to meet the kids. At that point she proudly pointed to her daughter walking toward us. It was at that point I realized that I was talking to you. It was refreshing to meet someone of your celebrity. I will never forget how you were so friendly and unpretentious. You are a very special person with a huge heart and have gained lots of wisdom and insight along the road of life. I applaud you for standing up to the many deniers of climate change. We need more people like you in the world.

Jane, you make me smile.
Thank you.

I love your beautiful Christmas tree

I love hearing about your life and would totally love to hear more.😊

I follow everything you do, Ms.Fonda. I admire you and thank you for your lifelong dedication to doing the right thing. Sincerely, a scared 28 year old 😳

Hello Jane, it is sad that sometimes things that are important are left in the background, but I want to say that I love your love for the planet, there must be more people like you in the world, I am very happy for the new season of Grace and Frankie a majestic series that I can see a thousand times and a thousand times I am laughing, kisses and hugs ❤️❤️❤️ I love you

Love this! Be careful on that ladder!🎄

You caught me. So much news Jane. Sorry I haven’t kept up with your fire drills. I’ll try. I’m 100% on your side.

I’m always here reading along. It’s such a joy. Your storytelling magic touches me / has always touched me. I’m with you on the decorating. However, I do leave some small faerie lights strung around a plant or a window ledge all year long. I missed them too — too, too — much when all the holiday lights came down in January. More than ever as I get older, I need those magical tiny lights in my life. I need beauty more than ever: it’s such a healing force in my life. Tiny faerie lights and candles: they warm up any room. By the way, I’m glad that you did write this type of blog. We all need balance in life. These past few years, I realized how much I need to focus on the balance in my life. Thank you for that.

Jane,
Your tree is soo beautiful!!, but please be careful on the ladder! We need you! That is so sweet that your squirrel comes and looks for you! Wow! That is awesome that you read one book a week! I look up to you so much already, but I wish I could do that! I am still on Mary trumps book that I got a month ago. I have trouble focusing for a long period. How do you stay so focused? I also have Vice President elect Kamala Harris book. I am reading a lot more these days. I wasn’t much of a fan of reading. I love autobiographies though! It’s so interesting to learn about other people’s lives. And how we relate. I loved reading your books!! That is a very long time to wait for G&F. Good thing we have all the other seasons to watch while we wait! Yes we want safety first. That’s what matters. At least someone is taking this virus seriously. I’m not going to get into it. Ugg. I love all your blogs. You know soo much information and are so smart! Though I have to admit sometimes when I write on them I go off subject.😬 I don’t mean to. That’s why I write down everything I am going to say. Otherwise I go crazy. I have to remember also that it’s not like I’m texting you. Lol the other day at work someone had a question I think about the election I don’t remember. I hardly remember today. Anyway I said maybe I could ask Jane Fonda that question. She gave me the weirdest/ funniest look. Then I’m like nevermind I will just google it.I explained to her that I follow your blog. Lol. So I hope you have a good rest of your week.
Love always,
Stacey

Hola Jane, tu arbol de Navidad es precioso, me alegra mucho que poco a poco tu ardilla se acerque a tí, esas pequeñas o grandes cosas nos hacen felices.Yo hace unas semanas rescaté un erizo de ser atropellado, desgraciadamente se esconde y no le he vuelto a ver. Espero que sea 2021 y poder ver la séptima parte de vuestra serie, una de las mejores que he visto jamás.Supongo que tienes razón respecto a los temas que tratas en tu blog,yo uso Facebook y cuando comparto una noticia sobre un tema serio, no obtengo el mismo resultado,es un pequeño ejemplo yo no soy una persona conocida,prometo leer lo que publiques la próxima semana. Un abrazo de Isabel.