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Jane Fonda Shines at Cannes Post-Turner Death
12 May
Summary
- Jane Fonda attended the Cannes Film Festival six days after ex-husband Ted Turner died.
- She walked the red carpet, posed with Demi Moore, and opened the festival.
- Fonda paid tribute to Turner, calling him her 'favorite ex-husband' and crediting him for confidence.
Eight-year-old Jane Fonda captivated audiences at the 79th Cannes Film Festival's opening night. This marked her initial public appearance following the recent death of her former husband, media mogul Ted Turner, who passed away on May 6, 2026. Fonda graced the red carpet in a striking black ensemble, sharing the spotlight with Demi Moore.
During the ceremony, Fonda took the stage alongside Gong Li to officially commence the festival. She delivered a powerful speech, stating, "I believe that cinema has always been an act of resistance... Stories that bring empathy to the marginalized." Her appearance came less than a week after Turner's death at age 87.
Fonda, who was married to Turner from 1991 to 2001, fondly remembered him as her "favorite ex-husband." In a touching Instagram tribute, she lauded his "big life, brilliant mind and a soaring sense of humor," noting that he had helped bolster her confidence.
