Jane Fonda on Why at 85 She’s the Happiest She’s Ever Been: "Life Gets Better With Age" | PEOPLE

At 85, Jane Fonda's more in demand than ever. Now in remission from cancer, Fonda says she's found her fountain of youth comes from living a life of authenticity. In this exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the actress and activist shares why reuniting with Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Diane Keaton for 'Book Club: The Next Chapter' was a "dream come true," how fighting the climate crisis continues to be her main focus and the advice she wishes she had gotten early on in her career: "Don't give up. Keep going. It'll get better."
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[@donnasloane9031]

Thank you for saying you had cancer...I also recovered from cancer, but kept waiting for dooms day.....now I know I have a chance to thrive like you Jane...I can keep getting older, working out, eating right...I don't just need to survive...I'm 75 and for some reason, just watching this video has sent me on a new track...they say we teach by example..THANK YOU FOR YOUR EXAMPLE JANE!!!!!!!

[@Bable012]

Yeah Hanoi Jane is a real great example.

[@hazellashley6228]

I am going to be 80 this year and Jane Fonda was my inspiration for many years. It thrills me to know we share a similar love of where we are in our life..wonderful family, no illnesses, keeping physically & mentally active. ✌️

[@rubyr2135]

Your 80 where were you when she betrayed Our Young Men in Vietnam that many DIED because of her???? HELLO, she betrayed our brothers... Worshipping false idols lands you in hell... Better Pray Up to end up at the Pearly Gates cause following her will take you to the Gates Of Hell! Your Choice, Choose Wisely!

[@sonnyroy497]

Yes❤️

[@bruceh9163]

And are you tooa communist sympathizer

[@bibigems]

Jane Fonda is beautiful. At age 86 GOD BLESS HER!!! I love her attitude and I am so happy that she is healthy. This is wonderful to hear her thoughts.

[@DDumbrille]

Because she's had FIVE FACELIFTS, and a NECK LIFT! Speaking of 'hearing her thoughts', she's also stone deaf.

[@sonnyroy497]

@@DDumbrille So?

[@ssoz7861]

Cosmetic procedures don't give people the vitality you can see in her body and eyes at her age albeit@@DDumbrille

[@longlivedemocracy756]

I love this woman. She is truly an icon. Her candor here is inspiring. Thank you, Jane!

[@davefellhoelter1343]

you must Not Know of her past events swept under the DNC's rug! Jane literally! had an American POW Tortured on her Words!

[@proudmen1220]

Racist and misandry

[@davefellhoelter1343]

@@proudmen1220 AND a Traitor To all of US!

[@dianemanson7756]

Even her voice doesn't sound old. Amazing. I have always liked her.

[@cramerlong2276]

Jane Fonda is a self adoring bigot

[@bellebeauty67]

“I HAVE GOOD POSTURE” JANE FONDA…..I LOVE IT!🎉

[@melianna999]

I am doing aerobic for seniors on line with Jane. Super for posture.

[@SN-sz7kw]

Jane just made me sit up straighter. “I have good posture…” 😂

[@leslieiglesias3621]

😂😂 Me too!

[@aamaya98]

🙋🏻‍♀️😂

[@Anione111]

yoga, yoga, and more yoga 🧘🧘‍♂🧘‍♀

[@leslieiglesias3621]

@@Anione111 Or maybe a JF tape🤣

[@beloved222]

I noted that also because I see so many bent over seniors.

[@martimurphy501]

The older she gets, the more I love her even more. She's an icon for sure. It's so inspiring to "stay healthy" and to keep working on that for myself.

[@Broadtolove]

Hey Marti! Apologies for dropping this here I came across your KZbin channel and I would love to know you better. I'm guessing you must be an honest person, because I always found your comments to be so nice and respectful. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friend but if it sounds odd or embarrassing in any way please don't embarrass me by replying. Have a wonderful day, and keep sharing!

[@tkdmike9345]

Its amazing what selling your soul to the devil does for your skin

[@James-po5ed]

Do you have any idea how much blood is on her hands? She's literally evil, like sold her soul level evil.

[@tonitaylor1053]

​@James-po5ed Maybe im too young to know but how, would you mind telling me why?

[@PeacePlease.]

She's FABULOUS at 86 - Wow!! May she live as long as she wants & be this wonderful as long as she lives. What a Gal - Such an inspiration to all women!!

[@johannystrom2253]

Much love to Jane Fonda ❤

[@tricianilsson6870]

I just love this lady, She’s intelligent, articulate, passionate about what is important to her among other things. So glad to have you with us, Jane!

[@rainbow616]

I love her. Love her in "Grace & Frankie", "Our souls at night". Love her even more after seeing this interview. 🙏❤

[@akrenwinkle]

She's not the worst by far, but I just don't think she would have made it without the nepo connection of a famous father.

[@angiereno7279]

Love this! Thank you so much Jane Fonda, for all that you do.

[@Broadtolove]

Hey Angie! Apologies for dropping this here I came across your KZbin channel and I would love to know you better. I'm guessing you must be an honest person, because I always found your comments to be so nice and respectful. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friend but if it sounds odd or embarrassing in any way please don't embarrass me by replying. Have a wonderful day, and keep sharing!

[@patiencecaso]

She's amazing for so many reasons but her best work is on the climate crisis ❤💐 thank you for speaking for the animals and the planet 🌎

[@river7732]

Absolutely - love her ❤️

[@davidnewman2541]

And she comforted our enemies during a war. Such a complete idiot!

[@alleycatsnap4063]

I absolutely love and respect her. She’s authentic, honest and altruistic! Devoting herself to the climate crisis is so encouraging! The fact that she devotes herself to something larger than her makes her life so attractive! She’s an amazing role model.

[@loristromski1334]

Grateful for all you've done for women!

[@sandraross4770]

I love her all over again and again and again.. bless her.. so down to earth and an activist.. wow👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

[@d.wilbur5164]

Jane is completely fabulous in every way!!! She inspired my commitment to my health in my twenties. At 73, I owe her everything!

[@rubyr2135]

And at your age of 73 my brother in-law is 76 and a Vietnam Vet and my sister in-laws uncle was in platoon with John Kerry and he got a PAPER CUT FROM PAPER AND GOT A PURPLE HEART FOR A PAPER CUT......GOOD LORD, WAKE THE HELL UP!

[@aldoushuxleysghost]

She's disgusting and she can't join her equally disgusting brother in hell soon enough

[@IsaDesOsiers]

I admire Jane Fonda tremendously for her activism and her career. She is really extraordinary. This is a great interview.

[@DesertSky928]

Baal & Moloch love her too.

[@Jinka1950]

activism... ??? what has she done? married rich men....a total phony in front of the camera.. Hanoi Jane.. so happy she's pushing 90.....

[@sonnyroy497]

Yes❤️.

[@KM-nw7be]

My mother, who passed away 2 years ago at 92, really loved Jane. She admired her for being a strong, honest woman. Mom swore by good posture, too! 😘

[@leslieludwick1321]

I’m certain she had cosmetic surgery, However the work she’s had done makes her look refreshed not altered she looks great

[@manonlaviggne1085]

She did and she admitted it

[@beccabramhall2617]

She is open about it and she regrets it.

[@marizedimilson549]

“I’m certain…” just listen to her.

[@vinista256]

@@beccabramhall2617 I’m not sure she regrets it. She may regret that it was necessary if she wanted to keep working, but I think she is satisfied that it served its purpose in that regard.

[@SoberOKMoments]

I've admired her all my life (I'm 79) for her guts, talent, and ongoing activism. When I hear the word "star" I think of her!

[@kathleen4376]

It’s a pleasant surprise to see Jane Fonda still thriving and acting at 85!

[@joycegausmann5840]

Wonderful interview❤

[@Broadtolove]

Hey Joyce! Apologies for dropping this here I came across your KZbin channel and I would love to know you better. I'm guessing you must be an honest person, because I always found your comments to be so nice and respectful. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friend but if it sounds odd or embarrassing in any way please don't embarrass me by replying. Have a wonderful day, and keep sharing!

[@Sonji531]

Her glam team is top-tier. Her hairstyles are always on point and age-appropriate. I love everything she wears. I still have her workout VHS tapes.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Who she can afford a glam team. Of course life gets better for her. She's never had to work in a burger king or worry how the rent is going to get paid.

[@theresalor]

​@Karla britfeld plenty of "regular people" haven't had to work in a Burger King or struggle to pay their rent. That doesn't mean anything about her looking great for her age.

[@melianna999]

@@theresalor Like me do no Burger King and never struggle to pay rent. Glory to God.

[@christinepierce8501]

Hope she keeps fighting for the earth 🥰🥰🥰

[@Broadtolove]

Hey Christine! Apologies for dropping this here I came across your KZbin channel and I would love to know you better. I'm guessing you must be an honest person, because I always found your comments to be so nice and respectful. If it's okay with you, I'd love to be friend but if it sounds odd or embarrassing in any way please don't embarrass me by replying. Have a wonderful day, and keep sharing!

[@kevinryan4857]

For 50+ years, she's rocked my world in EVERY way. I'm CRAZY about the immensity of her talents, her activism, her feminism. My wish is that she be offered ONE LAST KILLER FILM ROLE on par with Klute... because she has that capacity and capability. I saw her 3 times on Broadway in "33 Variations" and was blown away by her stunning presence, this iconic actress who hadn't set foot on a Broadway stage in over 45 years, did 8 performances per week and was nominated for a Tony Award. An absolutely AMAZING performance by an astonishing woman.

[@jillcnc]

"Being young is hard" is the wisest thing she's ever said. I am 67 and so much better on all fronts other than physically than I've ever been. But I wish Jane Fonda would realize that a president is not a king, and policy change requires buy-in by a lot of people, and many of those do not care about climate change.

[@cherylb6755]

I'm not sure why President Biden signing into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - which includes the largest federal climate change investment in US history (some $391 billion) - somehow doesn't count as addressing climate change. Apparently neither do the other things he's done. Odd.

[@edithcarter3554]

No, a President is not king. You’re right but lets take better care of our environment. Our children and grandchildren deserve it from us.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Total respect for this genuine strong lady! Thank you Jane for inspiring so many of us. From Eastern Canada, Prince Edward Island, much love to you. 💝🇨🇦

[@deeeliades3426]

Jane Fonda is simply the best!

[@bibigems]

You said it!

[@loristromski1334]

Yes yes you're speaking up about how people need to show up for our planet

[@halcyon-cg2eb]

Yes, she speaks up. She also goes hunting and kills beautiful living beings....

[@kiha6702]

What a wonderful woman. 86 already😮 incredible.

[@TheCarlScharnberg]

She's an icon, she's a legend, she IS the moment. C'mon, now.

[@DesertSky928]

How much astro-turf B.S. is in this thread anyway?! VC? No? Jane openly advocating murdering people who disagree with her baby sacrifices to Moloch?----WTF is wrong with you people?! Just as long as YOU are the human Jane wants to sacrifice, you love her-----wow.

[@sonnyroy497]

Yes!

[@leslieiglesias3621]

Great interview! Also great to see that she's focused on Climate change. Too many people her age take the attitude that "it's not my issue" when it should be their concern given that they helped to create the problem. JF has often been outspoken and keep it going! The world needs you!!

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Climate change, yes, while she lives in a 7000 SQ ft mansion and flies around the world first class. Yes, she certainly cares about her carbon footprint, doesn't she?

[@leslieiglesias3621]

@@karlabritfeld7104 I don't like to judge other people. She may have a larger carbon FP than others but perhaps she outweighs it with a larger platform for good.

[@sonnyroy497]

She's fantastic ❤️.

[@talycaorsi7887]

Jane is soooo inspiring!! What a role model 💖💖💖💖💖

[@karlabritfeld7104]

For who?

[@sonnyroy497]

@@karlabritfeld7104 troll

[@theresarosenberger9384]

Best wishes to a legency of Golden Pond. Jane Fonda remarkable actress. Best wishes .

[@sheilalaffey6]

I enjoyed hearing Jane and Tom in the late 70's in Ithaca when they spoke about the Vietnam War and again in LA where she appeared with women of color fighting for environmental justice in their neighborhoods. I screened Jane's films in my Film Studies classes especially China Syndrome and Coming Home with her powerful acting and also her producing. And she continues her activism through her important work with Firedrill Fridays and climate change issues, including on the front line of protests against pipelines, etc. Thank you Jane for all of it!

[@Veromac100]

A legend!

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love this queen of a woman at any age, what a stellar talented actress and striking beauty. Great interview with People, she always dresses with such natural elegance, class and glamour as well. Her sense of humour is truly the best. Can’t wait to see the second Book Club film.

[@wonderwoman4875]

She gives me hope that life can get better as we get older. I just don’t want to wait another 35 years to get to that point.

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Life is peachy when you can afford anything.

[@sonnyroy497]

She's wonderful!❤️

[@chrismallett9276]

One awesome, terrific, fabulous, actress,person,climate activist, I love you Miss Jane Fonda. I love all my women icons finally get to be on TV, film, everywhere together for a change. Excellent ladies right here 🩷🩵💛🧡

[@DavidKerley]

Jane and I go back a long way, back to my days as sophomore in college when I first saw Barbarella - I've since seen it more than a dozen times. I fell in love and have been so ever since. My admiration for her has only grown through the years. God bless this multi-talented, brilliant woman.

[@RachelWeeping]

GOD BLESS YOU JANE FONDA. A TRUE AMERICAN ICON AND A BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES THEY ARE CHERISHED❤

[@elfiecrystal111]

It’s been an absolute honour and pleasure to know you Jane to this point and I wish you more health and happiness. Look forward to seeing you for many more years. You are so well spoken and beautifully expressive. Thank you for being a magnificent woman.

[@JohnWilmerding]

It's good to hear this human being reflect upon a long and eventful life.

[@Demrie63]

You changed my life, Jane. When I was a teenager, you responded to pathetic letters from a depressed teenager. You encouraged me. You made me feel special. I can never thank you enough.

[@sherry1674w]

GOD BLESS YOU JANE FONDA IN ALL THINGS. You are an inspiration. Keep up the great work.

[@NancyDraper-vv6oe]

Jane, I have followed your career since the 1970s and enjoyed all your movies. We did meet briefly in NYC after your performance in "33 Variations." Thank you for your endless energy trying to keep our world a safer place to live by keeping our planet safe from hazardous elements. I admire your activism you have shown since the early 70s with the nuclear power plants and hazardous waste. You have always been my favorite actress of all time! Thank you for all you do to make our world a better place. ❤ Nancy Draper Maine

[@sonjar1853]

Not all the veterans love her. 1972. Visited Hanoi. She now says it was a mistake.

[@suzanneadamson1306]

What a great human being!

[@karlabritfeld7104]

She's an actress!!! It's called acting.

[@sonnyroy497]

Yes❤️.

[@tkdmike9345]

Yea what a great human being, one who got American POWs killed and tortured, one who aided the enemy and called for the execution of Americans over Hanoi radio. Yup great human being who definitely doesn’t deserve to have been hanged 40 years ago.

[@melianna999]

To be great human being you need God and His rules in your life. Sadly most of the people learn this ...after they died. What they missed.

[@marinacam]

Jane, you are a Gift. An exquisite Gift. ❤

[@zackwilliams9912]

She’s long overdue for a Kennedy Center Honors. She has maintained excellence in films for 6 decades while defying the expectations of nepotism due to her equally successful famous father. Her breadth and range of performances has left an indelible impact on American culture.

[@angelaholmes8888]

You are so right

[@Anione111]

Has she received 'lifetime achievement' award, do you know? If not, sure think it is overdue.

[@zackwilliams9912]

@@Anione111 she has the afi life achievement award and Cecil b demille award. Just not the Kennedy center honor yet

[@Anione111]

@@zackwilliams9912 Thanks for replying. Is the afi life achievement same as the Oscar one? Sorry, I'm not from the US.

[@zackwilliams9912]

@@Anione111 no. An Oscar is for best performance alone. Afi life achievement for your groundbreaking body of work

[@karengivens3022]

Wish she was my neighbor. A life force of honesty and does something every single day, to help our Mother Earth, for all people. She keeps us all smiling, as well……..One of the great actors of our lifetime. Bravo!!

[@onlyconnect6674]

It’s all interconnected.. so beautiful.. thank you Ms Fonda for your activism!

[@heidihill2361]

She is an incredible woman, who I deeply admire.

[@dianewhalen9721]

You go girl!It’s not over til it’s over!

[@brookegoslin]

Jane Fonda is stunning in every way intelligent strong gorgeous . Very relatable to me of what she says here so lovely just love her . I admire her and she is an icon and an inspiration .

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

She's amazing. My role model for ages now. She's a lot older than I and makes old age not so threatening when you see what can be done with it. Brava!

[@yanyamcreynolds6278]

Such an inspiration ❤️

[@Cesarsanvicente]

Jane Fonda...Practically perfect in any way!

[@Cesarsanvicente]

in every way!

[@DesertSky928]

VC? Don't remember that one? She advocates murdering people who disagree with her baby sacrifices to Moloch----she's not perfect, she perfectly evil.

[@micheal6901]

Class act

[@apphilosophy79]

No! is a complete sentence. Absolutely!

[@antoinettejoubert]

I so love and admire this brilliant lady! Thank you for making so many people very happy!💖

[@janetlee4421]

Jane is still one of the most beautiful and talented actresses out there. Thank you for all you do for the environment! I'm excited to see Book Club 2!

[@lfrost6718]

Bravo! Congratulations to all Jane Fonda has done and will do! Thanks for the great story.

[@Anione111]

1967's Barefoot in the Park, highly underrated, lovely film! I would put it right up there with Roman Holiday. Loved the film! Love the lady!

[@martinsheikhan2967]

We love Jane ,💖

[@Kate42]

I believe in helping the planet and am concerned about climate change too, but, I think our main concern should be about our country's diplomacy with other countries and especially in our own country because if we can't make peace with one another we will destroy man by war and the climate will not matter anymore.

[@jenniferwells9032]

Good for you Jane 👍❤️

[@tishw4576]

She's amazing

[@ArrowField-xz7dc]

Can relate omg love this

[@jennifersnipes4177]

She's such a beautiful woman ♥️

[@Jackster310]

Love Jane Fonda!

[@LookNBeef]

I Respect...Love everything about Jane Fonda....she is an Icon...and all she does and has done....She continues to work and make things with others like Lily and others...that I just love so much.....the comedy is great...and she is an Awesome Human!!!!

[@DesertSky928]

Baal & Moloch love her too, so there's that.

[@sonnyroy497]

Yes, she's fantastic ❤️.

[@the_resourceful]

Jane is one of the coolest, most down to earth chicks on the planet. Beautiful inside and out. She's amazing!

[@Marcos-FTO]

She is really amazing ! Everything she says is so honest, so close to her heart it melts mine.

[@edvinkingston5912]

THE LEGEND ❤

[@cherieallen9508]

LEGION👹

[@patricejones5483]

Love ❤❤❤ her

[@TheBluebellMoon2]

Fabulous lady 👏👏👏👏💗

[@mariannedressler6784]

Jane, you inspire me.

[@frankiemorgan8056]

She's still gorgeous!

[@kitschyoyo78]

Love Jane. Sunday in New York is one of my favorite movies of hers.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Jane Fonda has been through so much ,but she has always come back like a lioness ,so happy to see her thriving and happy ,she is a legend and I have a deep respect for her as a woman and a great actress !

[@thomasbecker6185]

Yeah she's so great, she's such an inspiration, does anyone remember Hanoi Jane.

[@angie-bw7pv]

great interview Jane...love her movies cant wait to see this new one...

[@dawngrzeszczak5173]

What a great group of talented and beautiful women ❤🤩. All legends 🤩

[@arnolds3662]

Jane is an incredible inspiration for me. Despite her age, she looks and sounds fabulous!!!

[@loriehane5114]

You are truly amazing in so many levels. I am a close to my “Third act” as I complete a nurse practitioner degree. A few people raise eyebrows, but you make it okay. ❤

[@mariabanholzer7942]

What a women!!!! Love from South of France

[@jenniferl1908]

I love Jane Fonda - a legend and icon.

[@pkcollins8300]

I told my daughter a long time ago when she was little 'Growing up is hard - it's the toughest thing you will ever have to do' - Life is not fair to children - I also taught her to EXPECT respect from everyone especially adults; I never wanted her to feel like an adult deserved reverence over her. Children are people and deserve our nurturing and care.

[@melissagarza2376]

Always respect your elders. Period.

[@lindaalex5868]

Love you Jane

[@lucyparker4562]

She is so refreshing, wise and motivating 🙌

[@adrianprota2105]

When I think of Jane I think of Julia, Coming Home, Klute. Beautiful actress. Beautiful person. And she loves Meryl Streep. Excellent taste! Lol ❤

[@UKindness4]

I am proud of you.

[@fAshSon]

Gurl you look phenomenal!

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

I have always LOVED Jane Fonda!! ((She gets me...)) I love her candor and authenticity. I cannot wait to see these movies! They all look beautiful... Jane--you look super healthy & beautiful (outside & in...) Good for you to focus on the climate crisis!! Keep getting arrested--please. And, stay healthy. You're in my prayers.

[@rosenasemena5631]

Jane Fonda is an ageless beauty of Hollywood. I love her movies very funny.

[@breal7277]

I want the name(s) of her plastic surgeon(s)! They have done an amazing job!

[@akrenwinkle]

It's my impression that when she smiles her toes curl up. Do you really want to be that tight?

[@breal7277]

@@akrenwinkle 🤣🤣

[@tlynn7043]

@@akrenwinkle yes. I do. It’ll loosen up again in a few years.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@tlynn7043 Jane: "Doctor, you did great work on me before. Now I need an operation for my eye bags. They've never been so large." Doctor: "Those are your breasts."

[@tlynn7043]

@@akrenwinkle 😂😂😂

[@miriammaldonado7296]

I truly admire her personality, sense of humor, and cleverness.. I'm absolutely fan of the art, and hair color! #People #JaneFonda #2023 ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@husszarkatalin4772]

She seems to be a nice intelligent woman.