Home / Arts and Entertainment / Fonda Family: Acting Royalty & Shared Success
Fonda Family: Acting Royalty & Shared Success
27 Jan
Summary
- Bridget Fonda received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
- Her grandfather, Henry Fonda, was a celebrated film star.
- Jane and Peter Fonda are also acclaimed actors in the family.
Bridget Fonda, recognized with Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her acting, hails from a distinguished Hollywood lineage. Her grandfather, Henry Fonda, a celebrated star known for classics like '12 Angry Men,' earned an Oscar for 'On Golden Pond.'
Her aunt, Jane Fonda, is a legendary actress with two Oscar wins and a fitness icon. Her father, Peter Fonda, also a notable actor, received an Oscar nomination for co-writing 'Easy Rider.'
In 2000, Bridget emphasized the family's mutual respect and lack of competitiveness. She noted that while the press sought to fabricate rivalries, especially between her and Jane, their strong familial bonds were paramount, even if they didn't connect daily.
