"Grace and Frankie" stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda

On the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie," Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin play two feisty octogenarians who see old age not as a death sentence, but as a victory lap. The two old friends talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about aging, working together, and how Fonda, who raised millions as an exercise entrepreneur, gave most of it away.
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[@sthr2110]

"I just like to hear her talk". Now THAT...is friendship.

[@beatricewoods8377]

Great comment. About your friend Like to hear her talk

[@sukirtigupta9059]

i was like SO DO WE!!

[@nancyann1358]

I loved that!

[@frankwalker3996]

Agreed, a lovely sentiment. I love listening to my girlfriend talk as well.

[@DavidKerley]

"Grace and Frankie" has done me good, so much good. This dynamic duo has given us so many laughs and so much insight into the human condition throughout life. I am so appreciate of their positive influence on me and millions of others. Ladies, you are magnificently astonishing.

[@stephendise7946]

🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮!!!!! Since KZbin won’t let you hear the TRUTH!

[@ohthelovelypoems]

@@stephendise7946 pretty please do try and tell us

[@deborahmullins6239]

I hope ŷall dont really get canceled

[@peterdickinson7842]

Blessings of unmistakable grace to the fallen human race. And to those who know repentence, is a continuous walk in the steps of the only Saviour! Whose impeccable behaviour to the cross is our gain! Justified by faith is by indescribable grace! Jesus Christ is my boast otherwise I wouldn't be here now! Sacred cow? Bless the Hindu, the Buddhist, the Moslem, the Sikh, the Zoarastrian, the Novocastrian, Scouser, Brummie, Cockney, Janner, Mancunian, the Scot and David Livingstone he was not unknown before the Throne of God! Are you? What you gonna do?

[@rolandreyna215]

Everytime Lily Tomlin laughs, an angel gets it wings.

[@zackwilliams9912]

Jane Fonda deserves the Kennedy center honor this year. She defied the establishment and became one of the few actresses that had portrayed three dimensional female characters back in the 60s and 70s, which was rare in Hollywood back in the day. She would make history as the first child of a previous Kennedy Center Honoree, her late Father Henry Fonda, to receive one as well. Her roles have been personally uncompromising in its depth and quality. Despite having a legendary actor for a dad, she managed to be successful in her own right and have longevity in this cutthroat business and influence actresses who came after her.

[@beckynelson6786]

I agree!

[@brettonweeks2834]

Kennedy Center Honors absolutely

[@codykingston]

OMG she never had one? That’s insane! Someone should give her one ASAP! She’s a freaking legend and a purposeful one!!

[@JackycClark]

She defied the establishment . She was hated by many for decades . She has a backbone rarely seen in Hollywood . Bravo to her for standing up for her beliefs and putting her money where her mouth is .

[@Monster_Mover_Stocks]

You're pathetic. You obviously didn't serve in the U.S. military or have any respect for the U.S.

[@garyrobertson6778]

After all those years of friendship, I love how Lily says, "I just like to hear her talk." Lovely ladies.

[@beckynelson6786]

Absolutely love both ladies and the show is brilliant.Going to miss it so much.

[@aheadtime]

Grace and Frankie has brought a lot laughter into my life. Being divorced and alone this show gave me hope . They show how old people can enjoy their desires and gave a new perspective of old age. You both helped so many people to understand friendship, and family relationship. Thanks Jane and Lyli for this wonderful and fun show that I was able to related with

[@EM2theBee]

As a gay adult male in my 50's, I lived through cancer and nerve damage as a result that has landed me in a wheelchair, but this show gave me hope for the next 40 years. Thank you to the entire cast for showing me what could be!

[@peterdickinson7842]

No doubt about it Adam on seeing Eve said, 'Wow!' I love hilarity. I look at the folk Jesus saved absolutely from gross lawlessness and tresspasses. Sex n drugs n rock n roll - popular mantra is Fantasy Island. Now older any likeness to a honest Christian. Grace -Great Riches At Christ's Expense!

[@EM2theBee]

@@peterdickinson7842 so Adam and Eve had two sons, Cain and Abel. They both made sacrifices to God, but God only liked Abel. Cain killed Abel. God's punishment to Cain was to cast him out as a wanderer. Cain ended up in Nod, where he married Enoch and built a city and populated the land. If Adam and Eve were the first two people on earth who was Enoch? Also, where are the people who Jesus saved from gross lawlessness? He saved the sinner, healed the sick and ministered to the poor. Nowhere in the New Testament does Jesus save anyone you're describing.

[@peterdickinson7842]

So what about the priests the clerics who came to faith in Jesus post resurrection. Book of Acts by St Luke And even now still ongoing today! Saul who became St Paul?

[@EM2theBee]

@@peterdickinson7842 what about it? Considering the New Testament was written around 400 CE, I don't really trust the accounts. Interestingly you jumped to the New Testament without commenting on my reply to your post. I don't think the Bible is anything more than some cobbled together fairy tales edited by the Catholic church in the age when we were ruled by a theocracy. The protestant Church didn't happen until the reign of Henry the Vlll so you're reading a Catholic version of the books.

[@peterdickinson7842]

Thanks for interesting view. For it's our own speculation until the Revelation that Christ Himself Has all the wealth of knowledge that's been accrued. The Holy Scriptures have been lottsa folks permanent fixture in their life Martin Luther who as a young man was sent to study something else. But as a priest was fasting often confessing sins But had no peace of assurance. You can speculate and deny the effect the Reformation had. But I'm extremely glad his tenacity resulted in many folk capacity to leave the Church of Rome. The Catholic System had are lot to answer to. Maybe you read some of Luther's quotes? He couldn't and wouldn't deny before all the clerical authority Who has set him free! The Holy Spirit used this guy to awaken many folk to the smoke and mirrors of Roman Catholic doçtrines. In the early church St Paul wrote a good deal of the New Testament letters(Epistles) and he had no axe to grind. After he was blinded by Jesus for 3 days and Ananias obeyed the Spirit's prompting to lay hands on him. What a turn around! How would you imagine the News channels reported the Death of a successful writer who wrote a series On a Rockstar / Vampire She married an atheist in 1960,s When she was well known She figured How come Jesus Christ is attacked in print by so many who think they have more insight than anyone? She studied for herself the sacred historical texts and once more returned to Him she had spurned for (her choice) worldly success. She wrote very good book on Jesus before He started His ministry It includes the wedding at Cana. The News channel I heard reported how much money she had made $150,000,000? Salvation is by grace through faith this not of yourselves so that no one may boast. Human pride is ultimately toxic, if you just tick boxes. Here in U K traffic the sign at a junction Says Do not enter this box unless your exit is clear! One out of every one person dies! How do you twist that statistic? Mediums Psychics are fooled by Satan's lies. That's no surprise. I would be glad that they pray Please Don't Pass ME by, before I die that fate worse than death Requires you gotta respect the text!

[@jacobtyler7172]

That ending was absolutely hilarious and sweet.

[@hummersd]

What a pair. LOVED 9 to 5 as a kid. Jane Fonda came to the company I worked for to give a talk a few years ago and she's an inspiration for activism and being yourself. I'd totally see Lily Tomlin on stage if she went back out on tour! What a run for the show, and amazing they're still working and having a fantastic time.

[@yoitsahmad]

I love this show so much. These women are REALLY funny! They're very different on the show but both are comical without saying a word. It's so good! No wonder it's the longest show on Netflix.

[@lynnyhen]

God, I'm gonna miss Grace and Frankie!

[@stormy32316]

Grace and Frankie is one of the best shows on tv. These legends have entertained us for decades and have selflessly given time, money and energy to make the world a better place. I love them.

[@msmacmac1000]

Grace and Frankie are pure joy. So grateful to both Jane and Lily❤️

[@deetlesbug3008]

Oh I totally love Grace and Frankie. I can’t wait for the final episodes, but that is bitter sweet to me. I wish that Netflix, Jane and Lily could do more episodes. It is so wonderful to see a show about all the changes and getting old! It doesn’t make you depressed. It makes you laugh out loud even when you don’t want to! Kudos to everyone in the show.

[@lisalamorey3453]

I could watch these two forever,✨💜💜✨

[@davidthaler7018]

…and that’s the truth *pppppppppppppppt* :-)

[@wendyhart8968]

Love them and the show. Makes you forget troubles and laugh. Thank you to both Jane Fonda and Lillian for bringing us your gift of laughter.

[@danishhald]

I love their friendship!

[@t.h.8475]

My 79 year old mom and I watch I together. It got us through the early days of the pandemic.

[@Jasper7182009]

Yup! It’s getting me through these end days of the pandemic.

[@gin1740]

I saw Lilly in 1990 in LA...she said' I want to tell you that I am a li - li -li librarian! she was brilliant!

[@steverdms]

Those two, especially when together, just radiate joy! You can't watch them just talk without smiling.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Been a fan of both lily and jane since I was a kid 🙂🤗😉

[@Purplenpinkk]

They have great chemistry on that show. I thoroughly enjoy watching them.

[@emramirez7846]

I've seen this series no less than 5xs. Love it. Obsessed. Two legends.

[@marlalepp9037]

Best Netflix Series ever😍

[@yaassss5531]

Love these two American Icons. So proud of both of them.

[@lottiesummers]

Jane Fonda saying she doesn’t have many tomorrows left is sending me into a spiral I do not wanna imagine this world without her

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Lottie Summers, Vietnam veterans couldn't care less about Hanoi Jane Fonda.

[@kathykb8123]

Exactly.

[@debsylvester2012]

I could write volumes about both of you. You are wonderful, beautiful, hilarious, brilliant, and you mean the world to millions and millions. Thank you for enriching our lives. Thank you for loving Mother Nature and thank you most of all for giving and inviting us to join in the fun and joy. ☮️❤️

[@winnmiller6012]

Just LOVE the show Grace and Frankie...😍😍😍.

[@antoinettetoscano8278]

I love these two always have. Together at an older age they're outstanding. Grace and Frankie is a fantastic hit. God bless!

[@billhilton3265]

Dont try to figure out what makes two friends , friendship endure....they finish each others sentances OR no dialogue is necessary at all, just an eye roll or its equivalence!! My older sister and i were like this, and my mom and her husband thought us thick as thieves!! Lol....miss you sis❤🦋👑🌺

[@sandraforcum5796]

I love this show so much that I keep watching it over and over. Hate to see it end. These two are awesome.❤️

[@Jasper7182009]

Me too! My favorite is one from the beginning, “the dinner.” And the four episodes from 2021, I watch over and over and over. I don’t want to see the series end.

[@outinsider]

I'm close to my mid-30s so I hope I feel young in my 80s! Love Grace & Frankie, sad to see it go, but glad Lily and Jane's careers keep going!

[@b.visconti1765]

This was truly one _ell of a series!! I Love it! Love it! Love it! 😷😘🎈

[@nata3467]

My mom took me to see Lily Tomlin when I was a kid - LOVE HER

[@bridgettejones3292]

I love this show and Fonda and Tomlin are perfectly paired! ❤

[@danielnascimento6300]

I love these Ladies soooooooo much!!! Icons. Legends.

[@chuckbracken]

Love these two

[@kathe.o.]

LOVE these 2 together - as Jane & Lily, & as Grace & Frankie. They make growing older less of a chore, more of a challenge to see how long we can go on. Grace & Frankie make me smile, something I haven't done a lot of. Plus at times they make me laugh out loud. Laughter is good for the soul, & let's you breath better.

[@paulbunch7310]

Why are you laughing? I just like to hear her talk. 😂

[@timchaney4729]

Love their show-hate to see it end!!

[@vortiz3351]

Icons!!!! Both of them! 🤩😍🤩

[@laurenwarwick6517]

I sm 74 and I adore Grace and Frankie. Great acting by the entite cast..plus the message you can be yourself at your senior years and there is no one "right" way to behave as an older woman. Our bodies may tun down..but our souls. like Jack Benny, are 39 forever.

[@cindybogart6062]

This was one of the greatest shows…. It will be so missed by many! It’s an inspiration to all of us!! I love Janes hair. It was nice to have a show geared to older people!! These two women are the greatest & both so talented. I pray they keep acting together!!

[@nicoleperez9921]

Absolutely love these two women! Inspirations to women everywhere to keep moving and live life to the fullest! 🥰

[@collinezell7325]

I would love to see a 9 to 5 sequel 😍

[@MissValerieTan]

They are both so inspirational! They made me realize that life can still be fun and fulfilling even when you're at a later age.

[@karengossett1475]

Oh my 🥰 As a divorced mother of 3 children I drew strength from so many strong women! The list is long and I will always be grateful! Now I am retired and I have drawn strength from these 2 amazing women! My heart is overwhelmed with gratitude! 🙏💝

[@frasersgirl4383]

I love them both so very much…..I’m grateful for all the laughs and inspiration they’ve both given the world! We need them now more than ever!!! ❤️💫❤️

[@chrisfinch8637]

Been in love with these two since 9 to 5, with Dolly Parton. ☕️🌞⏰

[@tjwash5118]

Arguably, more than any other celebrity I know of, Jane Fonda has consistently looked pretty darn natural with any cosmetic work she’s had done. Partially because her lips don’t look like an overfilled bicycle tire like some stars.

[@gizmo8361]

She looks SO different.

[@tjwash5118]

@@gizmo8361 different, yes but do you mean she looks over-done? I feel like she left just enough skin aging elements (wrinkles) to look not tightly pulled. Last I saw Sally Field was also doing well that way

[@gizmo8361]

@@tjwash5118 I think it’s the cheekbones and widened mouth. Don’t get me wrong though, she looks fantastic.

[@gardensofthegods]

@@gizmo8361 you're one honest person . Jane looks quite different ... she does not really look like Jane Fonda ... and those cheek implants ... all anybody has to do is look at some photos of her from several years back ... personally I'd rather see somebody looking a little bit older and look like the person I'm used to seeing instead of them morphing into a different face but looking young ... a lot of these women are all starting to look alike her face is very similar to Jada Pinkett Smith now ... and what Faye Dunaway now looks like last time I looked . Sad thing is Jane wasnt honest about it when she pointed to her neck and said the only thing that's me is from here up . I have more respect for people like Joan Rivers who just come out and admit that they have work done on their face ... and as for the viewers I'm starting to think a lot of them need glasses if they can't admit when some of these people like Jane Fonda look quite different .

[@gizmo8361]

@@gardensofthegods I was trying to be diplomatic...😄

[@neresq]

Love, Love, Love "Grace and Frankie" (and all of its cast members, especially Jane and Lily), and am going to be so sad when I watch the final episode.

[@planetjanet747]

I love Jane Fonda, but Lily is the star that made this show. I can’t imagine loving any other duo this much if it weren’t for Lily. But I wouldn’t have loved it without Jane either. What am I going to do without now?

[@kyleroberts1276]

eh. I disagree with this. they both equally make this show. the show wouldn't work without either of them. they're both the ideal foil for the other character.

[@planetjanet747]

They do equally make the show. I love them both! Lily’s character just really, really warms my heart. Hopefully Netflix will give us access to the show forever!!!

[@kismet2354]

Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE these two inspirational, funny, joyful, hopeful women! Both of them literally LIGHT UP MY LIFE! Thank You Jane - Thank You Lily💐🥂🍾

[@vanessamallard1111]

I went through a slew of health issues in early 2019, Grace and Frankie was the only show I’d watch to get me through the never ending days. I must have watched season 1-6 at least 30 times consecutively. Now that I’m much better, I’ve been stalling to finish season 7. I can’t thank Jane, Lily, Sam, & Martin enough, they’ll never know how much they mean to their viewers. 💛 My favorite line: "Your struggle is an inspiration to all of us. Here are your Gucci loafers." - Grace

[@LMD2915]

Grace and Frankie was one of the few shows that got me through these last few years. Lily and Jane are such inspirations! I’m glad to see that their friendship spills over into real life.

[@Sunny25611]

:) I’m so looking forward to the next season on the 29th!! I’ve been in sister love with Lily Tomlin since the 70’s - She’s had me laughing from the beginning!

[@FlyingSnoopy]

Two of the funniest woman out there and when they pair up it’s hilarious. God bless them both.

[@nicksawyer5852]

Loved this show so much. Just finished watching Grace and Frankie and I miss them both.

[@LynnJung]

I love this show and I can't wait to watch it. I relate to both Grace and Frankie. I guess you could say, I'm a combination of both.

[@pattiamaya4671]

True you can be really old at 60 and really young at 85.

[@DeliaLee8]

LOVE them!!! ❤

[@angelaholmes8888]

I can't wait to watch the final season of grace and frankie 😃🙂🥰💝

[@David-ve5iq]

Because Martin Sheen is a little football-headed superhotty.

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

Grace and Frankie is my all time favorite show.I love Jane's summation that you can be old at 60 and young at 85.I am going to heed that advice.I love you ladies!

[@sandrahossman2089]

Grace and Frankie is hysterical, love it

[@fancysfolly554]

I love Jane Fonda’s new hair cut and color.

[@susandaniel7432]

I love these two women - they are so much fun! And they confirm my belief that I'm not going to have plastic surgery to look younger.

[@uwsgrrl2308]

Love Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin. "Grace and Frankie" is a favorite series on Netflix.

[@agoujon]

"I just like to hear her talk" awww ❤❤❤

[@DrPaulineCrawfordPHD]

Such a fantastic pairing. Thank you ...I'm 73, an entrepreneur and passionate about #authenticharmony among women and men!! You two are Magician (Gracie) and Sovereign (Frankie) two fabulous women who are totally complementary to each other. I love the whole series and just watched the last episode last night. So beautiful....

[@LVLexus]

I love these two! What a treat to see them together after so many years. They will be missed on Netflix but hopefully will do something else soon.

[@o.h.w.6638]

I love them so much 🥰

[@barbnorton]

You two are Awesome and my role models! Thank You! 🙏🏽💕

[@brianwelker5166]

What a wonderful friendship they have! Love them both!

[@georgemaherjr2290]

They both look amazing. 🙌

[@erikarizzardo]

I'm gonna missing SO MUCH! It has been my favorite show for years! Love you ladies... Tks for everything! ❤️

[@alarmgoingoff9325]

“I just like to hear her talk.” ☺️

[@pleinaire8698]

LOVE these two octogenarians!! my kayaking buddies are 83 and 85!!!! and we'll be out again paddling together this summer!!

[@maryannkochanski5777]

I love you both! With all my heart!

[@sandramorey2529]

I don't subscribe to Netflix or any other pay tv platform, so I miss some wonderful stuff. But I have never believed in Pay TV & never will. So I have never seen Grace and Frankie. Sorry about that. But I am very familiar with both these amazing women. I loved Lily's one woman show, which I saw a couple of times. Loved her on Laugh In, loved 9 to 5 and I really love what Jane has done for Greenpeace. I'm in my 80's & have not had anything replaced. But arthritis has taken away my ability to be active. Jane is a great role model in so many ways. Go gettem!

[@rosered3608]

Lily Tomlin was so great In “Nashville” ❤️ her.

[@marlenefolta6912]

Loved this show❤️ makes you smile and laugh💕

[@DraGnFly007]

One of the BEST SHOWS! GREAT COMEBACK!

[@SFolkes97]

Just to say, "Thanks!" Got so many laughs and life balancing inspirations from the show. I used to binge watch it on Netflix til I ended my subscription. So, I buy the discs.

[@girltograndma]

I love them! Have for decades! They have only gotten better!

[@tinagirlortiz7173]

I 💗💞💜them working together in that SHOW. They are both awesome! Happy almost 85 to you gals BLESS YOU!🙏

[@RD-vo5vq]

I love these two ladies so much!

[@AMurphySharp]

I love this show. It makes me feel alive 🥰🥰🥰

[@kylehollie]

I love this show. I started watching season 1 again to put off the end.

[@tanedasmith9370]

I want their spirit as I age!! Thank you ladies😊❤️

[@donnasalerno9870]

I absolutely love this interview!

[@theresarosenberger9384]

Amazing legendary girls. Once in a lifetime. Thanks for the great jobs

[@19Jetta]

I love these ladies so much! I am in my late 50's, at a time when some people think they are "getting old" and others, like Jane and Lily, are looking for new projects. That's how I want to be :)

[@annasheerazi1668]

We all need to laugh with these two ladies

[@KATKattalestv]

Love & Admired These 2 TALENTED Ladies!

[@jeanholley5820]

Those two are classic gems!

[@ligiadantas2170]

I love this ladys, I hope one day meeting them, amazing show grace and frankie, Thank you so much 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍

[@erikkoski6129]

We must protect Jane and Lilly at all costs too

[@DippyHippie]

Two legends who have given THIS almost 80 yr old woman….hope!

[@wendyseebantz73]

I love them so much, they make me happier!