How Jane Fonda’s Feminism Evolved With Her Films: ‘I’m Proud of Myself That I Didn’t Settle’

variety.com:

Todd Gilchrist When Jane Fonda receives SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award on Feb. 23, it will commemorate the highest honor the organization can give to one of its members.

However, it’s far from the first such recognition that the 87-year-old actress, activist and cultural figure has received, befitting a list of accomplishments that’s far too long for a single lifetime — even hers.

Even so, Fonda doesn’t mind the opportunity for a victory lap after almost nine decades of ups and downs. “Here’s the truth: I’ve been hated,” she tells Variety. “I know what it means to feel endangered.

People have walked up to me with beautiful smiles on their face and gotten almost nose-to-nose and said, ‘I’d like to cut your fucking throat.’ I’ve had death threats and all of that.