Henry Fonda winning Best Actor

Henry Fonda wining the Oscar® for Best Actor for his performance in "On Golden Pond" at the 54th Academy Awards® in 1982. Presented by Sissy Spacek and accepted by Jane Fonda.

[@dinasztie]

Jane Fonda said that this was the happiest moment of her life. She said she was praying obsessedly for her father to win which he did. She actually bought the rights of this movie so that her father can win an Oscar. She writes it down beautifully in her book My Life So Far.

[@rhondabitler2461]

She would take credit for it as usual.

[@mordecaiesther3591]

I wanted Burt Lancaster to win it ! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@Triggerzombie677]

@@rhondabitler2461 What's wrong with that? What matters is that she made it happen for her dad. Yeah they butted heads & didn't see eye to eye at the times but who doesn't with their parents.

[@rhondabitler2461]

@@Triggerzombie677 I didn't say anything about butting heads with your parents. I said she would take credit for it. That's just my observation of her personality.

[@tino5971]

@@rhondabitler2461 She was a part of the film and fought hard for it. She should take credit you idiot.

[@neelabhraroy4238]

If Henry fonda was present during the ceremony, he would have received one of the longest standing ovations in Oscar history

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

Sidney Poitier did receive that kind of standing ovation in 2002 and it was for his lifetime body of work in the movies and what he did for his people cannot be overstated , but it was an emotional even before he spoke but then his most elegant magnificent speech that ever was on that night or any night!

[@kingamoeboid3887]

Charlie Chaplin had a 12 minute standing ovation for his honorary Oscar.

[@robertosucci1151]

How long he had to wait

[@garydeblasio8810]

@@MrRugbyloosehead why do you have to bring up Sidney Poitier? This has nothing to do with him.

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

@@garydeblasio8810 Well your a moron then!

[@frederic3988]

my favourite oscar winning speech..i can totally feel her love for her father

[@00lilyvonshtupp]

And perhaps , a little guilt ? The reconciliation at the dock , is very sweet.

@@00lilyvonshtupp apparently they took a lot of time to be in good terms with each other, so definitely there's an element of guilt there. Is quite bittersweet

[@julkasteven8198]

Every parent should have so loving Child.

[@barrett7893]

They had a very complicated relationship. Mostly because of Henry. But I think at the end of the day she did love him as her father.

[@northwestprof60]

Seriously? This is your favorite????

[@ryanellis1708]

This was just a terrific Oscar acceptance speech. Jane Fonda was great on the awards stage!

[@justinmacosky9083]

Even her naming Parasite as the best picture was amazing!

[@jackspry9736]

RIP and long live Henry Fonda (May 16, 1905 - August 12, 1982), aged 77 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@Bevoe]

My Mom’s favorite movie. She’s been gone for some years now, but every time I watch it, I feel close to her again.

[@mrnocal]

Henry Fonda's performance was beautiful and perfect! At the time not much was known about dementia/Alzheimer's. The film made me cry as a teenager at the time it came out. It still makes me cry now in my 50s with a mother with dementia. Just a wonderful movie and performances.

[@angel4animals956]

I feel the exact same ways u did , when I was a teen and now in my 40s. U wrote your lovely comment in a simple yet beautiful and heartfelt way. So remember, u r not alone in your emotionally powerful lifelong relationship with this movie!!😘👍...for me it’s almost like I’m watching my dad and I as we continue on with our lifetime bond full of too much pain/misunderstandings-yet luckily, always tons of love to keep us very very close. I wish u all the peace and luck and good wishes in the world as u (I can tell) try to bring comfort to your mother. Wherever she is, she never forgot u or your great love for her...and that she loved u back just as much!!🍀💕😊🌸

[@JacobNightingale]

Reading your comment, specifically when you write, _"with a mother with dementia",_ it occurred to me that dementia sounds a little like Demi, as in Demi Moore, as in ex-Mrs. Bruce Willis, as in the actor who has dementia. Odd, isn't it?

[@VtRD]

Henry Fonda knocked it out of the park, again, in On Golden Pond. His portrayal of an older man opposite Katharine Hepburn is a master class in acting. Well deserved.

[@Tadzio5050]

So moving to watch this knowing how utterly full her heart was and what this award meant to her and her father. A lesson is grace.

[@christophepena9450]

Tadzio5050

[@waltraudkohler9058]

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[@ko7577]

I always felt she should have won best supporting actress for that movie, but the Academy back then didn't believe in perfect endings.

[@zuzuspetals2003]

Wow, what a list of nominees: Beatty, Fonda, Lancaster, Newman, and the the very funny Dudley Moore. This is the kind of calibre we lack in recent oscars.

[@JohnRobie]

Really? The Academy Awards 2021 were a woke ... oops ... joke.

[@farina1311]

@@JohnRobie oh really? Is Sir Anthony Hopkins a joke to you?

[@JohnRobie]

@@farina1311 One swallow does not a summer make.

[@williamsnyder5616]

I know I can look it up, but just for convenience, I wish Sissi had named what films these folks were nominated for. It would have added ten seconds on to the show.

[@lmc2664]

@@patriciaortegarojas9789 So we thought.....

[@spitfire6611]

Henry Fonda was part of the best era of Hollywood when they were real stars and not all hyped up cardboard cutouts like most of them today. Not all, but most. That's all I have to say about that.

[@alberttorres7359]

John Brown The Golden Age Of Hollywood Was The Best

[@MrImiller07]

Henry Fonda richly deserved to win the Oscar for On Golden Pond; it was also the culmination of an extraordinary career on stage and screen with memorable performances in Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln and The Grapes Of Wrath, Wellman's The Ox Bow Incident, Lumet's Twelve Angry Men and Ford and Leroy's Mister Roberts.

[@christiandupuis3261]

Don't forget Once upon a Time in the West

[@brianvincent7556]

@@christiandupuis3261 Took the words right out of my mouth. Good shout. I tell you christian, having watched once upon a time in the west over 200 times, being my favorite film of all time, there are two truly remarkable inputs from Henry in that film which demonstrate his incredible acting skills,... And whilst they are two separate scenes, only one word in total is spoken!!! The first scene is when Harmonica tells Frank he will never be a business man like Morton. Frank displays vulnerability and simply asks 'why?'. He totally immerses himself in character, realising he is a hired gun, albeit a good one, and the truth hits home. The second scene is the last two seconds of his role, indeed, his character's life. He has lost the shoot out, he cannot believe he has lost, and in his dying moments he simply HAS to know who the hell is Harmonica. As he takes his final breaths, with the harmonica unceremoniously shoved back in his mouth, he rolls his eyes and nods slightly whilst in pain, with almost a half smile in acknowledgement and understanding of the long overdue payback. All with a roll of the eyes. Two scenes, one word. You were right to ensure O.U.A.T.I.T.W should be acknowledged when reviewing his awesome catalogue. Thank you for that.

[@suzettebennett2564]

The Lady Eve, On Golden Pond, The Man with no Name, Fail Safe, Clarence Darrow and many stage performances to many to think of.

[@garydeblasio8810]

Can you imagine that Mr. Fonda's nomination for On Golden Pond was only his second. He was nominated for The Grapes of Wrath in 1940. He was not nominated for Mr. Roberts or Young Mr. Lincoln or Drums Along The Mohawk or The Oxbow Incident, or 12 Angry Men. He still is the best Abe Lincoln ever. So glad he finally got his award.

[@ducklakeparadise]

Last night I watched “On Golden Pond” for the umpteenth time when it was offered on You Tube. So it was especially meaningful to see this video offered for me to view on You Tube tonight. I am 87. My husband will be 90 in February. We’ve been married over 67 years. The first time I’d seen “On Golden Pond,” I’d thought 80 and late 60’s were OLD. Now I have 2 sons in their 60s, and Norman and Ethel don’t seem so old to me.

[@MarcusIIFerreira]

Beautiful. Long life to you and your husband!

[@bigjoetube]

She is so genuine and proud here.

[@deeway1963]

One of the greatest movies ever made.

[@alvarosilverdesign2475]

The way she speacks ....so sweet and like a normal person

[@namaankhan8306]

Just watched "the golden pond". Really beautiful movie and amazing performances by both henry fonda and katharine hepburn. Well deserved oscar wins. :)

[@hardsam68]

i actually thought Jane should have won aswell as she was incredible in a supporting role

[@HAL-vm3wn]

I just watched it, too. He absolutely blew me away, from his way of speaking to to every movement he made, how he stood, how his eyes filled with tears in the scene where he tells Ethel he got lost in the woods, his absolutely moving words during his heart attack, and how he hid his face under the hat to not show Jane his tears. But the best scene was with Billy on the boat before the accident, when he said he was alright but his eyes told the sad truth. Overall a performance that completely captured every needed emotion to a t and filled the character with enough life to be both touching and believable. Holy shit, was he great. Along with Paul Newman, the only actor i can come up with to turn his last performance into his best.

[@hardsam68]

@Pat Kat I loved REDS, it’s an exquisite piece of film making

[@triciajohansen3027]

I only watched the movie to see Henry and Katharine. Both talented veterans who earned their stripes with such tremendous talent. Also, he is a hero, being a World War II veteran of the US Navy. God bless you, Mr. Fonda, you much deserved this Oscar!❤

[@howedelamitri]

I love that woman....she has an incredible heart! I can't recommend her autobiography enough. It was one of the best books I've ever read, and I've read a lot

[@valentina47734]

And such a tragic and beautiful life...

[@CaptainSpalding72]

You like traitors?

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Hanoi Jane. Scumbag

[@oliveranderson7264]

Sal Paradise That was such a long time ago

[@CaptainSpalding72]

@@oliveranderson7264 such a shitty thing to do. She's a typical slimy liberal

[@lloydarriola3481]

The greatest actress of her generation accepting the Oscar on behalf of the greatest actor of HIS generation--and daughter and father, to boot. A special event, indeed.

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Lloyd Arriola diana Keaton had far more range!

[@hardsam68]

the greatest yes....to you, and thats totally fine

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Traitor. Hanoi Jane.

[@bobbydale1938]

Communist Anti American unrepentant Jane

[@waynej2608]

@@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET That's debateable. I really like Diane too. They're both very gifted; Klute vs. Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Wow, that is a tough one. Barefoot in the Park and 9 to 5, vs Annie Hall and Love and Death. Ok, I think it may be too close to call. I guess, I just prefer Jane, but by a hair over Ms. Keaton.

[@machovoce6826]

He and Hepburn made a superb team - pity they were only paired once. The film holds its greatness today.

[@moniquelacosta8522]

Jane Fonda gave the most touching, Heart Felt Speech that I have ever heard at the Oscars. Decades Over Due for the Great Acting Work of Henry Fonda. I admire Jane so much. I don't care about her hair. She is Beautiful and One Great Actress!!!

[@lepetitchat123]

She is a professional actress, let’s not forget

[@antonio78230]

In writing “I don’t care about her hair,” you actually demonstrated the opposite. Ironically, you did care about her hair by saying you didn’t. You betrayed your preoccupation about her hair by vowing you didn’t care about it. I find that endlessly fascinating.

[@Winduct]

Back when they gave you the time for a proper speech. Nowadays they don't have more than 2 minutes and its annoying seeing people rushing it.

[@kentexican5844]

I think you are right.

[@lollysongh5488]

I knowwww ughhh!!!! 🙄

[@Dancerama6]

They would have way more time without all of the added social commentary garbage throughout.

[@aishaislam623]

Jane Fonda gives the most unique and heart touching speech.

[@sherryab3964]

I remember watching this in 1982. I was 6 years old then and this was my Father's favorite movie of all time. My Dad died of cancer in November of 2021. We were always very close. Thank'you, Jane Fonda. This was an incredible gift you gave to your father and it did get him his Oscar. You were way too humble at the time. This film was also an incredible gift to my Father and myself. It's one of my favorite films.

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

Jane lost in her catagory...but getting to accept on behalf of your dad for a film that helped to rekindle a troubled relationship....Jane still won!!!

[@motionsickness9610]

I love me some Henry Fonda. He was great in On Golden Pond. And this award was long overdue.

[@waltersolley9359]

What a great and touching performance by Henry Fonda and a loving, moving acceptance speech by his beautiful daughter Jane.

[@ko7577]

It must have been so hard to make that speech knowing that he was dying. But to still have him there and to have been able to share that with him before he died was beautiful and special.

[@BTURNER1961]

No matter how good the part, when you are cast across from Kate Hepburn, you know its going to take a miracle to be seen and heard. It does not actually take a miracle, but it takes the performance of your life. Most of this movie I was watching Henry, was moved by Henry, and felt the bittersweet pride of feeling truly loved by others, while in cognitive and physical decline. It was stunning work.

[@daveparsons6956]

What a heartfelt speech. My parents are both in their 70s now and I don't know where the time has gone. For Jane Fonda to keep her head together knowing the significance of that moment is incredible. I think I would have fallen apart before managing to say a word.

[@firstaid4film]

I have had the pleasure to work with Jane she is a wonderful person to be around. Very professional and very real.

[@avilleguy]

BEAUTIFUL SPEECH! You can feel the love and respect.

[@lenwelch2195]

Jane bought the property of on golden pond so that she could give her dad a role to possibly win an Oscar . What a wonderful daughter. If you have a father and daughter who have an impasse one would expect the parent to reach out and make amends . The lesson of on golden pond is that the responsibility lies on the shoulders of the one who is capable of reaching out to start the reconciliation . Instead of waiting for a lifetime Jane reached out and has that memory that no amount of oscars or money can replace. Yes Henry won but Jane won even more . She did right by a father that had a hard time expressing his emotion .

[@sweetbeep]

..she said he and her never got their thing fully resolved... 😞

[@bernardboudreau9534]

What a wonderful speech!! Very nice.

[@coolsweetgroovy]

One of the best speeches ever & I luv Jane Fonda sad Henry died not long after

[@Belfastboi]

Reading her autobiography now. The most remarkable woman. She has helped so many in such different ways. What a life lived, and still going strong.

[@OscarMPG1]

Give me a break. She's a traitor to anyone who fought in Vietnam. She is the architect of woke culture that destroys anything in its path.

[@Nick-ty9us]

Henry Fonda, was definitely proud of Jane Fonda after this

[@alephmorricone7207]

He was truly gr8. He is ranked 6th in AFI's greatest stars. He didn't care about screentime and always let the Lady Co-Actors have first Billing.

[@michaellang7908]

Beautiful moment! He deserved to win!! A timeless well put together move !!! I love OGP

[@hollylynn9322]

On Golden Pond, such a masterpiece! Congratz to Henry Fonda, an Oscar way over due 🍁🏆🎬💕

[@williamsnyder5616]

It was my choice for Best Picture instead of "Chariots of Fire."

[@paulpfannenstiel6409]

This was a make up Oscar for all of his other great performances

[@emilyh.8704]

I just watched this incredible movie, On Golden Pond..oh dear, I think it was one of his greatest accomplishments in acting ..I really do..I wish him peace, I wish him rest..and I thank this amazing man for all the outstanding decades of acting in movies..thank you sir where ever you are..God's loving grace be with you always..🙏❤

[@hadiyazid]

I can listen to her voice all day.

[@rhondabitler2461]

Not me

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

Jane, you did wonderful......I feel your complete love..........

[@giovannyespinoza7162]

Henry Fonda in On Golden Pond was so great and amazing. He deserved win.

[@georgehurley9852]

so nice to not have music ruin a nice acceptance speech. they should go back to this way

[@thealanliddellshow3885]

Amen.

[@screenactorsguilable]

@@thealanliddellshow3885 who is in 1:43

[@waynej2608]

They ought to.

[@thedarci1368]

I am so glad that Henry Fonda won this award for he was truly a great actor and truly great in On Golden Pond which was a wonderful film.

[@adolphesax1982]

Warren Beatty, Paul Newman, Burt Lancaster, Henry Fonda and Dudley Moore, what an amazing ensemble!

[@genebaumwoll9679]

Isn't she wonderful..I am so enjoying the 80 year old Jane playing alongside Lilly Tomlin in Grace and Frankie on Netflix.

[@lynnzajicek]

I love them together on Grace and Frankie! This speech is beautiful!

[@mellie8778]

I just watched this movie. It was exquisite. I am not a big fan of Jane Fonda but she was incredible here accepting on behalf of her father. I loved how she spoke for him, it was so obvious that all she cared about was representing for him. It was truly moving and eloquent. BRAVO!

[@alexisnewell3672]

Great actor Henry And Jsne a brilliant actor too she had a hard time with him Love u Jane going to c u in Bookclub Wednesday here in Australia 🌟🌟💖 You sweetie xx

[@bigjonisback]

omg that is seriously big hair!!!

[@melissacolombo1638]

borderline amateur for that time. #hotrollers :)

[@hollywoodmafia4841]

i love it

[@waynej2608]

Jane would look great with any hairstyle! 😍

[@k.l2977]

It was the eighties. That was pretty normal.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

It was actually at the beginning of an era of Big Hair 1981. Jane was sporting cutting edge styling she probably had to be talked into. K u spell Dynasty!?

[@joannefairclough7960]

What a beautiful, eloquent speech for such a loved father, admired actor and lovely performance.

[@meboneme1]

Can you IMAGINE a thank you speech longer than 30 seconds these days?!

[@igaudion973]

loveliest speech. she really honours all these people x

[@fernetpunker]

What a woman !

[@alejandrocurado5134]

She's always been the best

[@reneehurt387]

I love on golden pond. I am not surprised by his win. My favorite scene is when his character is lost in the woods. When he made it he needed to see his wife's pretty face he would still be him. When we are lost I hope we all have the one we can run to especially now

[@nadeemmohammed6652]

Henry fonda was an is Great actor love watching his films his acting an dialogues BRILLIANT anytime fondas film comes on T.v always like watching his films.

[@AngusRockford]

This was the first Oscars ceremony I remember watching any part of. My grandma tried to explain to me who Henry Fonda was, as this was literally the end of his career and life. When I later saw "On Golden Pond" on television, it resonated with me, because Fonda's character (Norman Thayer) had a relationship with the boy in the movie that was reminiscent of my relationship to my own curmudgeonly (to put it nicely) grandfather. Later, of course, I saw many of Henry Fonda's films (and Jane's and Peter's) and understood his incredible screen presence and authenticity. A well-deserved award.

[@briansky10]

Wow! Such a loving speech. Jane Fonda, you are such a loving daughter. I especially like the first part, 'Oh Dad' and the last where you say 'We're coming over with this right away.' It was very sad to lose Henry Fonda. But the more than bright side is he passed away with a great victory. R.I.P. Henry.

[@kirkreid743]

Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn were very deserving winners. One of my favorite films.

[@jwelch5742]

Henry Fonda's performance was brilliant and excellent in On Golden Pond.

[@alexeybezobrazov4508]

Henry is The God of acting.

[@Tiberius291]

Wow it was great seeing those great stars from days gone by especially my favorite Burt Lancaster.

[@bracita15]

My sister and I were on the sidewalk across the street from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion that day. We're watching the limos and I will never forget this: a station wagon pulled up. We all see this woman slide out from the back of the station wagon wearing a beautiful gown. Jesus Chris it was Jane Fonda wearing the dress you see here! I would LOVE to be able to ask her why a station wagon?! It's the last thing we expected. So her 💕💕

[@moniquelacosta5170]

This is one of the best Speeches in Oscar history. I am so touched and moved by Henry and Jane Fonda's performance in this movie. Kate Hepburn is a TREASURE!! Henry Fonda was only nominated for 1 other Oscar for Grapes of Wrath. I was shocked that in his long career there was only 1 nomination. I also loved his performance in Roots, The Next Generations. Going back years, I loved his performance in 12 Angry Men and The Boston Strangler. Peter Fonda's Easy Rider was a Hippie Classic. I loved Bridget Fonda's small part in The Godfather Part 3. Jane is someone I admired so much as a Actress and a Human Being. First Film: Tall Story with Anthony Perkins, a long list of great performances, 2 Oscars, my favorites: Klute and Coming Home. A Great Lady. I call her Lady Jane because she is like Royalty to me.

[@swamp5050]

You forgot Barefoot in the Park with Robert Redford, they were both young and beautiful and very funny!

[@davidp4043]

Loved the movie, Well done Jane . Your dad was the best Hollywood made.

[@potterpotty01]

Jesus! Henry fonda, burt Lancaster, dudley Moore, Warren Beatty that's one tough category!

[@bogee4u]

and Paul Newman

[@Triggerzombie677]

Classic hollywood actors that will never be again. Today's actors don't hold a candle to them. Back when award shows were enjoyable to watch.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Fonda has the greatest gap between first and second Oscar nominations - 41 years. Shocking that he was not nominated more often for his performances in MISTER ROBERTS, 12 ANGRY MEN, FAIL SAFE and ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA.

[@fabiencoze9829]

* Once Upon A Time In The West

[@michaelmuldowney8]

​@@fabiencoze9829 Yes of course - sorry - my bad.

[@lmc2664]

not everyone has 41 years to wait for the next round to come. His performance in Twelve Angry Men was absolutely outstanding.

[@errolpletcher9186]

Funny enough, Katharine Hepburn holds the record for the longest time span between the first and last Oscar nominations, at 48 years. She was first nominated (and won) in 1934 and received her last nomination (and win) in 1982. Out of 12 nominations, she won 4 times.

[@1997residente]

One of my favourite actors of all time...You were Amazing.

[@Dancerama6]

I loved when she thanked herself 😭😂

[@margeshilling7983]

The actors today aren't fit to shine Henry Fonda's shoes.

[@leejganderson7827]

My uncle's boyfriend was a doctor that saw Jane when she had a rash on Golden pond filmed in New Hampshire. Back in 1981 I believe Peace ✌️🕊️✌️ 1.22.2023

[@jimkonti4722]

💜MY LOVE TO YOU...JANE FONDA.💜YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION.💖

[@billofrightsamend4]

I lived in a little town in AZ. There was one theater and two drive in theaters. If you wanted to see a movie, you had to watch what was playing or drive to Tucson. My best friend and I went to see this movie. It was hard to watch because you didn't want to think about your grandparents dying. We were just 12 at the time. But, I loved the part where she called him her night and shinning armor. She adlibed that line. I didn't know he won an Oscar for his role as Norman.

[@janethu9169]

Henry Fonda. Warren Beatty. Burt Lancaster. Paul Newman. .....

[@johnfd0210]

Poor Dudley Moore seemed like the outcast...

[@lhyork1608]

Reading the comments- this was Mr. Fonda's last award-or almost before he died- they all did a great job and was truly a moment to remember- what a moment for him to have his daughter accept the award and give such a beautiful speech- her dress was amazing, he lived long enough to see it-and all ppl can comment on is her big hair?? IT WAS THE STYLE THE PEOPLE-!! GOOD GRIEF!! DO YOU REMEMBER WITCHES OF EASTWICK....??? HAVE SOME RESPECT. .

[@mamatibborscassady9388]

Golden Pond was a flawless movie, a feel good, feel real, feel love movie. I wish we had more of these.......

[@timm55]

The whole movie just made everyone feel good!

[@anarchistatheist1917]

I first seen the movie on Golden pond on video cassette in the late 1990's. It was a great movie. Henry Fonda definitely deserved the award for his role. It's too bad he was deceased by the time the award ceremony was happening.

[@jackwegener3484]

Wrong.

[@markpedroza7294]

R.I.P. Peter Fonda (79)

[@CARETAKER89able]

Fonda Rules.Greatest actor ever period!!

[@wotan10950]

Henry Fonda was damn good in this picture, as he was in so many others, especially Grapes of Wrath. But Burt Lancaster was damn good in Atlantic City as well. At least he was nominated for his fine work.

[@lindas.martin2806]

Dave Glo i loved Atlantic City and am also a fan of the great Lancaster.

[@screenactorsguilable]

@@lindas.martin2806 who is that on 1:41 ? handsome

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Jane Fonda shows so much gratitude

[@richardvervoorn6626]

Jane deserves an Oscar for that very MOVING ACCEPTANCE on behalf of her father. I got tears…

[@ahfaxthis]

I watch ON GOLDEN POND every CHRISTMAS. I makes me SMILE.. Some 32 years later.

[@pitergaspari5592]

Fantastic movie I never get tired of watching the movie

[@patrickdickey48]

To this day I watch this movie And one of my favorite parts is the very beginning when the piano starts it brings back so many many memories. This movie I can feel and smell the past so much just by watching it and i really don't know why but thank you to all that made it.

[@coldwinter5710]

Ohhhhh My...that hair! Why did we all think that looked so good?!?! Jane is a wonderful speaker. I remember seeing this live.

[@animalfriend6413]

"Why did we all think that looked so good?!?!" It's because we looked similar. ;-)

[@kungpuk5186]

Yes! Love Henry

[@jeanpierrehilliard4022]

So beautiful and elegant stage those days

[@user-qx6gr8on4v]

泣ける…😢仲直りも出来たし最高の瞬間❗☝️

[@littlemike281]

Time long gone! Time when you are rewarded based on your talent, not based on how you look!

[@Grandslambeautyalliance]

She is an amazing speaker

[@fleetwood7538]

Shes so poised and elegant. I love it

[@michaelcrouch7869]

How heart wrenching!

[@williamewing5509]

This is the only father and daughter Henry and Jane Fonda as they won the first and only Oscar of their movie called On Golden Pond as I am dedicating this Oscar winning film to my old school friends who are both sisters as I hope to see them both again very soon to Chris and Hester from Billyxxxxx

[@Batman1989King]

All of the Best Actor Nominees of 1981 except for Dudley Moore have won at least 1 Oscar: Henry Fonda: On Golden Pond Paul Newman: The Color of Money Burt Lancaster: Elmer Gantry Warren Beatty: Reds

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

It seemed like Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda had been working together forever in that movie. They were magical.

[@elvisobsessor]

I just love her.

[@garyrobertson6778]

her speech was as fabulous as her big 80s hair