On Her Birthday, We Salute the Always Provocative Jane Fonda
A Hollywood scion – her father was Oscar winner Henry Fonda – Jane Fonda comes to her glamorous style by birth, a trademark that has served well in her nearly six decades in the business. As a ’60s bombshell – you’ll remember her as Barbarella – a ’70s social activist and Academy Award winning actor (Coming Home and Klute), and ’80s fitness fanatic, Fonda has done it all and in style. But keeping her career relevant through risk-taking projects, like a gamble on a Netflix series that paid off (Grace and Frankie), isn’t the only thing that makes Fonda a legend in her own right. Her daring sense of fashion, sometimes risqué, and savvy use of trends has kept her in the spotlight and winning praise for her wardrobe. In honor of her 79th birthday, we’re taking a look back on her most famous looks on and off of the red carpet.
1January 1956
From the very beginning Jane Fonda had a great sense of style. Here she is pictured in a light blue denim shirt and matching blue paisley trousers.
2August 1969
Jane nailed the actress-off-duty bohemian style here as she posed in front of her home in the countryside.
3April 1979
At the 51st Annual Academy Awards, the actress opted for a lavender sequin flare-sleeved dress. She is pictured here posing with her award for best actress in film ‘Coming Home’
4March 1989
Jane donned a stylish 80’s look while attending the American Film Institute Honoring Gregory Peck in 1989. Her pairing of a cropped fuchsia blazer, floral bustier and high-waisted black trousers was very on trend at the time
5June 1990
Jane welcomed 90’s fashion with open arms as she arrived to Stanley Sheinbaum’s 70th birthday party dressed on trend – black and gold printed windbreaker, red turtle neck, and high-waisted trousers
6January 1992
Even at the actresses wedding reception with newly-wed husband, Ted Turner, she took the untraditional route and opted for a periwinkle embellished blazer, bustier and high-waisted trousers set. She completed her look with a pair of black kitten-heel pumps and metallic clutch bag
7July 1995
Channeling old Hollywood chic at the 11th Annual television Critics Association Awards, Jane arrived wearing a white and blue polka dot turtle-neck halter dress, beige pumps and husband in tow
8March 1995
The Starlet rocked a voluminous black and white mixed print look on the red carpet of the 67th annual Academy Awards.
9October 1999
At the American Film Institute Associates’ film Platinum Circle Award Salute to the Fonda Family, Jane looked incredibly chic dressed in a black off-the-shoulder jacket and black flare pants. She accessorized her look with a pair of brown sunglasses and a black leather purse.
10July 2002
Jane donned a ivory and cream ensemble at the Paramount Studios’ 90th Anniversary Party. Her look featured a textured ivory cropped turtleneck with matching jacket, cream flared pants and beige pumps.
11January 2004
After a 10 year hiatus, Jane eased back into the spotlight with her first appearance here at the 31st Annual Golden Glove Awards. She looked stunning dressed in a classic black gown paired with leather opera length gloves.
12April 2005
At the Los Angeles premier of her film ‘Monster-In-Law’, Jane posed on the red carpet in in a leopard and floral printed maxi dress and gold metallic embroidered crop jacket.
13March 2006
The actress donned a lovely white trench coat and trouser ensemble while she attended the ‘( to 5’ 25th Anniversary Special Edition DVD Launch Party
14May 2007
At the 2007 premiere of ‘Promise Me This’ during Cannes Film Festival, the starlet wore an elegant black evening dress that featured a teardrop cutout on the bodice.
15October 2008
Aside from being a world renowned actress, Jane was commonly know for her fitness obsession throughout her career. Here she modestly shows off her amazing figure while covered up in a long sleeved sheer embroidered turtleneck, black slacks and black wide waist-cinching belt.
16January 2010
At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Jane opted for a gorgeous sheer and silk gown
17May 2011
The actress arrived the the Cannes Festival premiere of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ dressed to perfection. She donned an elegant navy blue off-the-shoulder gown accessorized with a statement Chopard diamond and sapphire necklace
18May 2012
Accentuating her curves at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival, Jane turned heads in this black and white panel Stella McCartney column dress
19May 2012
Again, at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Fonda arrived in another fabulous form fitting number – this time by Roberto Cavalli. The long-sleeved bordeaux gown sparkled as it was full covered in sequin
20August 2013
Fonda showed a more causal rocker style at the ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ show as she arrived in a black studded leather jacket, black henley shirt, denim jeans and black suede booties.
21June 2014
The starlet looked like a Hollywood dream as she posed on the red carpet of the 42nd AFI Life Achievement Award that gave tribute to her career. She accepted her award in a custom black and cream Vera Wang gown that feature sheer long-sleeves
22September 2014
Jane kept it classy and glamorous at the 2014 Rape Foundation Annual Brunch dressed in a mauve belted Elie Saab peplum top with matching slacks.
23May 2015
Putting all of the younger actors to shame on the red carpet, Jane donned a electric blue Atelier Versace curve-hugging cutout gown at the 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival
24November 2015
At the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, Jane looked young and polished dressed in a off-white Balmain gown. The gown featured a tiered column skirt and a wrap bodice with a lace underlay.
25February 2016
Jane attended the Saint Laurent at the Palladium dressed in a black embellished pantsuit by the designer. She completed her look with an extra pop of sparkle with a silver metallic clutch.
