While receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, she celebrated the power of storytelling and how the industry “gives certain people a seat” and how others are “kept away.”
“You know, I’ve seen a lot of variety in my long life, and at times I’ve been challenged to understand some of the people I’ve met, but when my heart is open and I look below the surface, I inevitably feel kinship “She said, talking about the power of films to increase empathy
This year’s Cecil B. DeMille Prize Winner… Jane Fonda! #Golden Globes pic.twitter.com/qTb1Jqul3i
– Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) March 1, 2021
She shared how the nominations improved her understanding of experiences that were alien to the seasoned actor. Nomadland, Judas and the Black Messiah, “Small Acts”, “US vs. Billie Holiday”, “Ma Rainey”, “One Night in Miami” and most clearly “I May Destroy You” have taught me to think about sexual violence completely new way. “
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Michaela Coel’s I May Destroy You was seen as a critical success, and his Golden Globe nudge caused some controversy.
Find someone who looks at you like Gillian Anderson Jane Fonda pic.twitter.com/NnkvVAJxy7
– Marina (@streepsoul) March 1, 2021
Helen Hoehne, vice president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which hosts the awards, said in a speech: “Thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate the work of artists from around the world. We realize that we have our own work to do. “
Jane Fonda. An icon on the screen and off pic.twitter.com/Y59pFA7FJx
– Ashley K. (@AshleyKSmalls) March 1, 2021
Fonda has had a long career, spanning nearly six decades, having been involved in a number of classic hits from sci-fi Barberella, revenge comedy 9-5, and even a break on television with Grace and Frankie.
Never forget when Jane Fonda signed her acceptance speech for best actress for the Oscars in 1979 because the academy wouldn’t offer subtitles #Golden Globes pic.twitter.com/qzNSdhiYXe
– Ella (@tearsofgreys) March 1, 2021
Previous winners of this award are Sidney Poiter, Oprah Winfrey and Tom Hanks.
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