The 77th Cannes Film Festival featured an opening ceremony and screening of The Second Act, and several movie stars, including Jane Fonda, were in attendance. Fonda stormed the red carpet wearing a black long-sleeved jumpsuit with bedazzled floral detail, accompanied byย a long animal print coat.
The 86-year-old added more glam to her appearance with a bold face consisting of a red lip and a touch of silver with her fabulous hair, shoes, and Pomellato jewelry. The mother of three oozed what is famously called the โmob wife aestheticโ as she strutted the Palais des Festivals alongside her fellow celebrities.
Jane Fonda is stunning as ever with bold look at Cannes Film Festival
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Also joining Fonda at the event was her mentee, Meryl Streep, who arrived on the red carpet in an all-white Dior Haute Couture dress, which she accessorized with platform heels and a pair of dangling earrings. Fonda has inspired Meryl in Hollywood since they collaborated on the latterโs film debut in 1977โs Julia.
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Meryl has expressed her gratitude to Fonda, crediting the 9 to 5 actress for โopening more doors than I probably even know about.โ Fonda has also named Meryl one of her most admired actresses, along with Annette Bening and Nicole Kidman. Fonda helped pave the way for more women in entertainment by co-founding the Womenโs Media Center and the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential.
Jane Fondaโs secrets to graceful aging
Despite facing numerous health conditions like osteoporosis, cancer, and bulimia during her acting career, Fonda has maintained a positive outlook on life and has no plans to retire soon. She noted that her work and impact help her avoid โdepression and despair,โ hence her motivation to keep working, adding that she finds it more enjoyable โnow more than ever.โ
Contrary to societyโs outlook on aging, Fonda feels โluckyโ and has refused to give in to โall that bullsh*t about getting old.โ She pointed out that her line of work as an entertainer caters to varying demographics and would require women like herself in projects as well. To remain productive, the two-time Oscar winner maintains her body by engaging in resistance training, yoga, and cross-country skiing.