Jane Fonda Receives SAG Life Achievement Award At 87, Shares Powerful Message On Future!

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Jane Fonda accepts the SAG Left Achievement Award, sharing powerful reflections on her career and activism. When bold message did she leave for Hollywood's future? Watch the video to find out!  #janefonda #sag

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00:00Jane Fonda, the legendary actress and activist, was honored with the prestigious SAG Lifetime

00:06Achievement Award at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday.

00:11The event, which streamed live on Netflix, celebrated a six-decade-long career across

00:16film and television.

00:19Accepting the award, Fonda reflected on how acting gave her a platform to express strong

00:24emotions.

00:25A woman like me, who grew up in the 40s and 50s, when women weren't supposed to have

00:30opinions or get angry, acting gave me a chance to play angry women with opinions," she

00:35said.

00:36She also acknowledged the role of SAG-AFTRA in fostering empathy and understanding within

00:42the industry.

00:44Never one to shy away from activism, Jane took a moment to address the political climate

00:48in the United States.

00:50She urged people to stand together and help the vulnerable.

00:54We must find ways to project an inspiring vision of the future," she said, emphasizing

00:59the need for an action amid ongoing social and environmental challenges.

01:04Work just means you give a damn about other people.

01:09A speech which touched on the importance of resistance resonated with many in the audience.

01:14Jane, known for her advocacy against war and climate change, reminded everyone that,

01:19This moment in history is crucial.

01:21We are in our documentary moment.

01:24This is it.

01:25And it's not a rehearsal."

01:26At 87, Jane continues to leave an impact in Hollywood and beyond.

01:32From classic films like Flute and Nine to Five to recent projects like Grace and Frankie,

01:38she remains a force to be reckoned with.

01:40Her dedication to activism and storytelling proves that she is far from done.

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