Jane Fonda, 87, received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award at the 2025 SAG Awards, sending a powerful message to Hollywood and beyond. The two-time Oscar winner expressed her gratitude for the honor but emphasized that it’s not about slowing down – she’s just getting started.
Fonda praised the union and its impact on her career, highlighting the importance of community and power in shaping an artist’s success. She also spoke out against the current state of politics, urging her fellow actors to use empathy and compassion to resist the challenges ahead.
The activist and actress has been vocal about various issues, including climate change, gender equality, and civil rights. Her activism is not limited to the screen; she’s been a driving force behind Fire Drill Fridays protests designed to address the climate crisis.
Fonda’s friend Sally Field noted that she feels an urgency in her friend’s words, saying “She’s always felt most alive as an activist. But I feel it even more lately.” This sentiment is echoed by longtime friend Lily Tomlin, who described Fonda’s mantra as “I can make them better.”
The Life Achievement Award is SAG-AFTRA’s highest honor, recognizing individuals who foster the finest ideals of the acting profession and create a profound legacy of activism and empowerment. Jane Fonda’s fearless honesty has inspired many, including SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher, who praised her as a “trailblazer and an extraordinary talent.”
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