Happy birthday! Jane Fonda turns 88 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on December 21, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 88 on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

Hot news

Love January 12, 2026
Jane Fonda: Secretly Married?
Investigation January 2026
Is Peter Fonda Still Alive?
Rumor Central January 2026
Is Jane Fonda secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Jane Fonda is celebrating her 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Jane Fonda (Coming Home, Klute, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Fonda, a cultural icon

Born in New York on December 21, 1937, Jane Fonda's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Fonda's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jane hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jane Fonda as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Jane, you're the best!