Jane Fonda On The Origin Of “Jane Fonda’s Workout” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

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[@charlesanderson1855]

There are only a handful of 85 year old women who I find to be unequivocally gorgeous, and Conan O'Brien is one of them.

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sammy86]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@harrietthomas4032]

Ha ha ;)

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Not into ging.

[@amygalvin1799]

😂

[@jason1666]

She is so inspiring, I've always thought disconnecting from worldly worries as I get older would lead me to some kind of wise sageness, but maybe it's staying connected and caring about things and being angry at things and directing that energy to some action that would keep me youthful

[@erikavaleries]

I think a mix of both is wise 🦉

[@MISNM0]

I love what you wrote!

[@boemomapetla9559]

It's Conan, he's just growing a beard apparently 🤭

[@Mossfaerie]

@@boemomapetla9559 Huh?

[@cbus3353]

Hanoi Jane is a disgrace!

[@giovannaalvaro8132]

Jane did an exercise video for pregnant women, I bought it and used it many many times, I am grateful for it. She is a huge inspiration.

[@lordmonty9421]

Nice. Most women get pregnant and then make getting fat their sole pursuit. Well done.

[@qualitydag1]

Jane has so much love, passion, interest in life, caring, honesty and such a great role model for us all. God bless her.

[@Reevay762]

She's truly iconic. I'm 34 now and when I was a child, I remember my mum and I working out with Jane Fonda's videos. Loved them 💕

[@hensonlaura]

When I was a child I remember her going into a country w were at war with and supporting them against the united states.

[@susanne9602]

Jane has been my personal inspiration for many decades. She inspired me to work out with the Jane Fonda Workout when it was just a book, followed by a record and then a video. Her voice talked me through the "I can't" and "I don't want to" just to hear her say "Don't you feel good?" at the end of the workout. Her praise was worth it. She taught me how the mental and emotional parts connect with the physical. She is simply my hero.

[@gazprosser]

She holds herself so with such poise

[@BodakBris66]

Incredibly rare now

[@gazprosser]

@@BodakBris66 totally agree

[@pandycious]

I only ever listen to the podcast, I had no idea they edit a lot of stuff out. Great conversation. Jane is a treasure.

[@davidhurtado2725]

Always watch the clips. The outtakes are endless.

[@standupphilosopher7059]

She understands and I believe someone like her should run for political office. She is still loved and relevant, passionate and curious 👏👏👏

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Isn't she getting arrested every weekend in D.C. already? Unlike the actual criminals.

[@frank-hd6ts]

She is full of herself

[@melindaroop1346]

​@@frank-hd6tsShow me someone as famous as her that isn't full of themselves 😂. All of them are and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@carolynm8421]

She's such a good human. Few have tried so hard to make things better for us often too greedy humans but also for the planet and all those that call it home. Such an icon but so very humble and kind. For women, she's a heroic figure that we will always appreciate.

[@DogGoneDayz]

I have been loving watching these Jan Fonda clips with Conan, as I was not aware of what an amazing lady she is! Very inspired by her,

[@Steven-tl8fs]

She is also a traitor!

[@TRex-dd4ze]

I wouldn't go to her to set my moral compass or to be directed politically.

[@Mossfaerie]

@@Steven-tl8fs Someone comments that they like her and find her inspiring and your mind went "I should respond and tell them a vague and negative comment". Nice lol. What are you even referring to? She engaged in activism to support the Civil Rights Movement and opposed the Vietnam War, has fought back against police brutality and protested the government's inaction on Climate Change. Who is she a traitor to?

[@bruceglover7971]

@@Mossfaerie She did more than oppose the Vietnam War.

[@ramonlovato4360]

@@Mossfaerie the servicemen that were POWS during the Vietnam war who were subject to extreme torture. She lied and stated the viet cong never tortured POWS and they were treated well. This was later turned out to be a lie as many POWS were tortured extensively by the north Vietnam govt.

[@kathyannk]

She has lead and continues to lead a very meaningful life. We all owe her a huge debt of gratitude. I used to get told I looked like two people. The first one (several times a day) was Jane Fonda and the second was Lily Tomlin. 😊

[@sunshine3914]

85-yr-old woman exhibits more youthful energy than anyone. Especially in that room.

[@MISNM0]

She's such a force that it carries everywhere but can't believe you think Conan couldn't hang. Get real.

[@RandomPlayIist]

@@MISNM0 I think they're referring to energy being put to action and in that room nobody has exhibited that more so than Fonda.

[@MISNM0]

@@RandomPlayIist And sorry if I came in hot on you. It really isn't meant for you. I think you meant well.

[@unowen-nh9ov]

My GREAT aunt made it to 90 & was a pistol, stay engaged in your world!

[@BrendanP]

If you've ever heard of the classic gameshow "What's My Line?" it shows many of the Hollywood greats, and TV/movie stars of the 50s/60s. It's like a time capsule, seeing the stars of old...the people who set the tone for the industry to come, and Jane Fonda appeared many times on that show both as guest and a panelist. She looked great then, and still does now.

[@riccardo50001]

For some reason, I was never drawn to Jane and of course, she has millions to maintain her youthful appearance, but these interviews give me more perspective on her as a person, activist and human being. Thanks for posting these.

[@melindaroop1346]

She made some good workout videos.

[@bambooblue74]

Men look through a lens of “how can we exploit something.” True and powerful.

[@timbocf76]

This was a surprisingly great interview. Now that I'm seeing the video of it, I'm loving Conan's beard!

[@saffronsmelly]

Friends and I were talking about what a true health heroine Fonda has been recently. I, an elder millennial, had her Yoga VHS, several years ago. To this day, it is still one of the best yoga videos I’ve ever participated in. Have you seen it? To quote my friend, “It is still relevant!”

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

You're an elder millennial? The oldest millenial is 42...

[@saffronsmelly]

@@r.p.mcmurphy6623 depends on who made whatever chart you’re looking at, but yes, that’s not too young to understand a VCR

[@jennifermcgoldrick6323]

@@r.p.mcmurphy6623 us 42 year olds watched Jane Fonda videos in the 80s if our moms had them 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@saffronsmelly]

@@jennifermcgoldrick6323 I was sort of a dorky person but I had my own 😅😅

[@unowen-nh9ov]

As is elderly cancer survivor & activist Jane.

[@doggedout]

My favorite wasn't Cat Ballou it was They Shoot Horses Don't They?..and Klute. Incredible stories she acted the hell out of at a very young age. They really don't make movies like that anymore.

[@justsaying14]

Definitely Klute 👌

[@cynthiasolomon885]

What an amazing lady. So talented, smart, curious and humble. Willing to be open and learn and love at any age. A true inspiration ❤

[@atticusmcbuddy6283]

Bless her.

[@user-bc5jk8rr3z]

Hope the young people are inspired by her passion. she's right about humility.... and that we have to change or we won't be around if we don't in a hundred years.

[@ProductionsHomegrown]

Such a beautiful woman. In and out. God bless her.

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love her workout videos, in the 80s and recent. And yes her career is iconic, legendary in so many ways, not just films. Forever the Queen health guru and beauty Jane Fonda! 💜

[@sharonmickey4566]

Jane, I could pull you aside for so many reasons. You have inspired my life. xoxoxo Sharon

[@stephaniedavis7033]

so much love for her and her passion for Mother Earth! #LANDBACK

[@Vespyr_]

Her workouts are still incredibly tough and amazing. Modern aerobics don't hit like hers do. She connects with the music perfectly.

[@Michigoose]

I was in tune and saying, "YES" inside while Jane talked about seeing a tree as flooring or a door, and as YT transitioned to the next Conan clip I promise you I got an ad for Bartlett Tree Services/Removal.

[@sarahthomson8183]

Gaawwd I love her. Listening to Jane Fonda talk politics is my love language. 🌞😁

[@cbus3353]

Hanoi Jane is a disgrace!

[@EattheApple666]

What a great interview.

[@CharlieHillerman]

Sona is so riveted and absorbing every word... good for her, and everyone involved

[@unowen-nh9ov]

Have yet to see classic The Grapes of Wrath because clips of Henry Fonda & his mother played by Jane Darwell ALWAYS slay me & bring me to tears, yet around the same time he's killingly funny playing chump to con woman Barbara Stanwyck in The Lady Eve. Thank you, Jane, you just inspired me (again) to put ALL Fonda movies on my bucket list, better get on it, that'a a lot of movies!

[@margaretpeabody243]

During one of her gas station protests, I remember her telling people if they come they should dress in layers. Wondering if legwarmers was one of them.

[@DarkDennis1961]

I loved Cat Balou.

[@erikavaleries]

Me too!

[@sunshine3914]

Seems like so many lifetimes ago. Brought a smile to my face when she said the name.

[@chocfudgebrowni]

Her comment on patriarchy and racism is why we have a climate crisis is such a valid and accurate point

[@thaurus9681]

Ahahahahah, man you're deluted...

[@cidweinberg]

I always enjoyed listening to, Jane.

[@rasmusrasmusson]

Her power is amazing.

[@SummerDream222]

I don’t want to imagine a world without Conan, honestly. I’ve been watching him since I was 7. 1997, people.

[@calisongbird]

I’ve been watching since his very first show in 1993. I was 25.

[@kentGrey]

3:40 He hit the nail on the head of most of societies woes! Being MAD over how someone else lives their life is madness.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

Jane's response was the more important point.

[@kentGrey]

​@@Poetic_Justice1962 They are talking about two different things. Being mad at the government (her point) is NOT an excuse to oppress others (his point). He said "So many people angry about how someone else is living their life", (not-neoliberalism) and she "they are mad because of the effects of Neoliberalism". Given that Neoliberalism refers to "market-oriented reform policies such as "eliminating price controls, deregulating capital markets, lowering trade barriers" and reducing, especially through privatization and austerity, state influence in the economy", it they are mad about that they're attacking people (Transexuals, women seeking abortions, etc) who had even less control over the effects of neoliberalism then they did. I'm not saying she's wrong, people often "kick the dog" when they are angry. Problem is, kicked dogs feel pain and suffer real harm! Karma doesn't care that your reason for "kicking" Bobbie is because Bill did things that harmed you. ALL the "neoliberals" are million- and billionaires, with judges and congress in their pockets. They are insulated from the hate that Conan is talking about. So for ME Conan makes the more important point. The people Jane is advocating for are less deserving of MY empathy because of their status as "oppressor". But of course each of us has the right to show empathy as we see fit.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

@@kentGrey You make many excellent points, but Jane just explained the causes of anger - neoliberalism, greed, political corruption, disenfranchisement -, which does not imply that she agrees with the way that this anger is misdirected at vulnerable and minority groups, which misplacement is exploited by political opportunists of the far right.

[@kentGrey]

@@Poetic_Justice1962 I was not implying that she agrees with the way the anger is misdirected. That would be showing 'sympathy'. But she is empathetic to their pain; otherwise she would not have explained about neoliberalism in response to conan's negative judgement of their oppression of others. That said, my original comment was only regarding what Conan said. You felt her response was more important. I do not. That is what prompted me to type "each of us has the right to show empathy as we see fit".

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

@@kentGrey And Conan's comment, Jane's comment on his comment, and your comments here, prompt me to keep highlighting the wisdom of Jane's informed empathy.

[@MojoVince]

Small studio, small deck, great guests, great crew, bad beard, pure content quality.

[@scottchase8014]

I will always love some of her workout tapes they were great She got so busy we hardly ever saw her at the agency... But it's alright people got to build their careers and got to do what they do. A lot times are isn't time for to be around family... I miss that last big family reunions I think I was in

[@MISNM0]

You know what. This podcast is everything and I hope it lasts as long as it naturally should. I also want to heavily lobby for a more serious format. For real. Conan, you've proven you have what is needed to be a great interviewer and human. Please consider doing something to make history come alive through your lens. I can't imagine how much could be done with all of the people who care as you do. (This is directed at Conan but no doubt everyone on this Team has very high value to add, no doubt. I just don't know enough to edify you.)

[@davidhurtado2725]

He's fine where he is.

[@MISNM0]

@@davidhurtado2725 Oh yeah, I totally agree. Very much in support of wherever he chooses to lead his career I said the other as something in addition to. Maybe that could've been better defined and how could he get the time? But it was a feeling I wanted to express that felt kind.

[@amysmallwood50]

I want to be Jane Fonda when I grow up!! Her stories and honesty about her life journey is refreshing.

[@edithlazenby5839]

I love her and also I love her as an Actor...she never gives it up....she is a force of nature!!

[@riverjeanmontgomery6664]

Love watching Sona during all of Jane! What a legacy!!!

[@claydavis9157]

Love her ❤️

[@janejohnstone5795]

She....is soo....profound...and honest..

[@laurengarrett9005]

I did her workout all the time. Loved it.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Great interview 👍

[@501rivet]

..I like Jane Fonda. She'd be great company at a Denny's, at breakfast time, w/a bottomless pot of coffee....(id mention other "upscale" coffee shops, but they too are part of the global problem, taking advantage of consumers and employees).

[@josephlloyd9636]

Amen Jane 💕💯🤞

[@janejohnstone5795]

She is a very....modern unique..woman..very..strong ...courageous....always. interesting...

[@lamorenalindacopswife]

Love the beard Conan!

[@LaLaLaAllDayLong]

I have tried the tales during lockdown and WOW they were really tough

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Humility means being Human, Humane, a Humanitarian. Jane Fonda is all that & more

[@DeanLeonard1]

My goodness, I love this woman.

[@abdulrashiid6012]

We all know she had a little work done to herself. But at 85 this woman looks good. Mainly because she keeps herself in shape.

[@kaljaukko5439]

Very alive and pretty over 80. ❤️

[@snarkyenigma9219]

Jane Fonda is one of those who proves that being an accomplished artist with obvious intelligence doesn't always equate to having common sense.

[@rugbybeef]

Does it strike anyone else that shortly before this segment Conan was demanding payment from his staff for lemons from a lemon tree behind the studio that he needed to be reminded existed? When Jane Fonda said they look at a tree and see flooring... it struck me hard how Conan had just done this exact type of commoditization without any consideration of the interpersonal dynamics and in the moment she points out that tendency he doesn't seem to reflect on his own participation in it

[@scottchase8014]

I think I was in first grade because that summer I spent out at the agency and the next summer I spent at the agency in between my second and third grade year with Corey Haim of course at Lockhart

[@theonetrueking2685]

Careful Jane. Not all unions are the same.

[@loristromski1334]

A woman who speaks her mind

[@mayhampol7818]

She ruined many of my gym socks.

[@dontbefatuousjeffrey2494]

Oh, because you worked out so hard in them? Oh, gosh. That must have been expensive. But I bet you were fit! ;-)

[@Fiawordweaver]

Thank you.

[@philipoconnor5865]

How is this beautiful woman 85? Amazing.

[@anehall01]

Ok I know she had plastic surgery done but she still maintains her unique beauty imo.

[@OakleyMoodie]

Amen sister. Remember dear friends, our oh so short time on Earth deceives us. No one will remember your fame in a million years. A million years is a molecule of existence. Our stupidity and our brilliance, above all, our arrogance is for naught. I'm just a gigolo ... life goes on without me.

[@franknarf8226]

Bro you act like we are going to be around for a million years. lol are you dumb?

[@mainchannel1566]

Until I was in high school I thought Jane Fonda was a fitness trainer.

[@eugenekim4648]

Jane would get along fantastically with Andrew Yang who had the same diagnosis of how Trump came to power

[@tontyrutinel7680]

Wow that was beautiful 🎉

[@ilahjarvis]

Jane is a treasure.

[@lauranja913]

Wow I love her.

[@Hong_Mei]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@kit2770]

Smart lady. 👍

[@Wayzor_]

I connected with Jane once during that sex machine scene in Barbarella. And then again 20 mins later.

[@SamAntics4]

Wonder if she inspired Conan to get active?

[@harrisongelles685]

Great actress, but let’s not forget Hanoi Jane

[@mintyfresh4987]

Barbarella!

[@fademusic1980]

you could say Conan was fond of jane fonda

[@lberg5575]

Who was the politician she was referring to?

[@mollypinto4666]

Dear Jane its strange I use the very words and expression you use to describe the destruction to our planet. I'm a passionate poet and this is very much my topic. God bless you and may your endeavours at least crack some ceilings 🙏 Love you 💗

[@SimonLeeds]

Wow

[@door-to-doorhentaisalesman2978]

When will Conan do late night shows again?

[@ahhhahhhahhhahhhahhh]

Money brings problems nowadays more than ever

[@jujitsujew23]

Helen Mirren is beautiful for a woman her age but Jane Fonda is stunning!

[@scottchase8014]

WELL I'LL SEE YOU SOMEDAY IF THE CITY OF JUDGMENT THERE'S NO DOUBT THERE EVERYONE HAS TO GO

[@karissakline6765]

Jane Fonda for president!

[@QuantumBraced]

"We need humility and we need to get rid of greed and we need to understand that the collective is what's important". -Vladimir Lenin. I mean Jane Fonda.

[@princeedmunddukeofedinburg]

I would....

[@ABrice-yw2kq]

Jane Fonda for President!!!!

[@therhodesie]

I only want to give her a hug. I feel like she is so angry and upset. I know her history, I know a lot of her anger… but I think it’s important to just give her a hug, no matter of her background etc,

[@scottchase8014]

King Hiram milda lumber help Solomon build CITY OF JUDGMENT THE JOSEPHT VALLEY.... I KNOW WHERE THEY ARE MOVED UNDERGROUND ANYWAY I ALWAYS GO TO THE SACRED SITES ALL THE FOUR-HORNED ALTARS IS A DEAD GIVEAWAY IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES OH CAROL BURNETT... I KNOW SHE LOVES YOUR WORKOUT TAPES 2 MY MOM WAS AN ACTRESS AND I'M NOT GOING TO MENTION HER NAME SHE DID A LOT OF COMMERCIALS SHE ALSO WORK WITH JIMMY CARTER AND RONALD REAGAN.. LET YOU KNOW THAT PART OF OUR STAR WARS PROGRAM AND IT'S ALSO PART OF OUR NUCLEAR FIELD AND REAL BIG ARSENAL

[@gefnuppland4810]

Conan tries to steer the conversation away, but Jane stays there and leads.

[@chrishei3111]

When do YOU think he tried to "steer the conversation?" They're all listening intently to everything she's saying

[@pandycious]

If anything he makes her go even deeper. There was another part of the podcast when they were talking about the strength of women and Jane said that that may be "a conversation for another time", but Conan wanted to stay on that topic. He never steered the conversation away from what she wanted to talk about. In this very clip he even expounds on what politicians do. How is that steering the conversation away?

[@British_Rogue]

I'm still playing the game. But how would a sequel work? Would they hire George Martin again? It feels more like a one-off - similar to Sekiro.

[@judyesau1997]

Does Jane ride on private jets?

[@stacycorcoran476]

She flies commercial and relocated to DC to cut down on air travel to her protests.

[@SubtractiveMoves]

If you're very interested in Jane like I've have become Here's more. Thanks Conan! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGSrcoejidRgrMU

[@ExclusiveLM]

Conan was originally from London England. Here is a video of Conan when he had black hair and spoke with a British accent...kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH3HhHyPlppomLM

[@michaelryan9847]

It’s difficult to understand why people find her inspiring. I wonder if anyone even cares what she did to our soldiers and POW’s in Vietnam? She betrayed them and our country. She’s unrepentant. Nothing she says has any value to me.

[@patrickharris8180]

She didn't.

[@tompaulcampbell]

@@patrickharris8180 Actually, she did! She gave a US POW's note that he snuck to her saying he was being mistreated directly the a North Vietnam officer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYLHq3yYmZqbaNU

[@patrickharris8180]

@@tompaulcampbell That was debunked.

[@marccardiff]

She was vehemently against the Vietnam war and did a very ill-advised photo shoot in Hanoi which she later acknowledged was a mistake and apologized for. But her intention was to STOP sending American soldiers to die in a war we had no business being in, which is the opposite of your assertion. Being a patriot doesn't always mean agreeing with the things politicians do.

[@michaelryan9847]

@@marccardiff Respectfully, You need to do more research. In front of the cameras, in the presence of the enemy, she said those American POW’s were war criminals and should be executed. She betrayed those men. Several of them passed her notes, thinking she would help. She gave the notes to the commanding officer of the North Vietnamese. She never apologized for what she said or did. She only apologized for sitting on the North Vietnamese gun. It’s one thing to oppose a war and criticize Presidents or political leaders. I agree, that is patriotic to hold them to account. It’s a completely different thing to allow yourself to be propaganda for the very men who are killing, torturing and wounding our soldiers, who were sent by their country to fight. Her actions greatly contributed to their suffering and the detestable attitude of the public toward those men when they arrived home. She isn’t inspiring. She betrayed those men and her country.

[@andrewfoster883]

I like Jane Fonda. But the quote of "there would be no climate crisis if there was no racism" is one of the most vapid and ignorant things I've heard since this bizarre century began

[@marccardiff]

Over your head, babes.

[@kellystarnes2715]

Google around, read more. Then come back. You might find some startling info

[@RuthwikRao]

not really that bizarre, it's a basic precept of intersectional theory that capitalism and racism are deeply intertwined, and this has been talked about by several activists/revolutionaries even before Fonda.