The Life of Actress and Activist Jane Fonda

Jane Seymour Fonda was born on December 21, 1937, in New York City. She was the first child of acclaimed actor Henry Fonda and Canadian-born socialite Frances Ford Seymour. At the time of her birth, her father was building a respected stage and film career.

Her early years were shaped by her parents’ high-profile marriage and frequent moves between New York and Los Angeles. Being born into an established acting family placed her in proximity to Hollywood from infancy, long before she chose to pursue acting herself.