Jane Fonda, 88, makes ageless appearance in classic casual chic outing

Jane Fonda made a quietly powerful statement as she stepped out in downtown Los Angeles, combining timeless style with outspoken activism.

The Oscar-winning actress, 88, was photographed outside the Edward R Roybal Federal Building, where she addressed gathered reporters in a show of support for Don Lemon. 

Jane appeared calm, composed and purposeful as she spoke to the media, reinforcing her long-standing commitment to using her voice for causes she believes in.

For the appearance, Jane opted for classic casual chic, choosing a soft taupe zip-up sweater paired with tailored black trousers and sleek black shoes. 

Oversized sunglasses and minimal accessories completed the look, striking a balance between understated elegance and quiet authority. Her silver hair, worn in soft waves, framed her face beautifully as she moved confidently through the crowd.

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The candid images show Jane descending the courthouse steps with ease, smiling and engaging with those around her. Despite the serious nature of the setting, her relaxed demeanour and polished outfit reflected a woman entirely comfortable in her role as both Hollywood icon and outspoken advocate.

Jane is particularly passionate about climate justice, racial equality, and rights for women, LGBTQIA+ people and Indigenous communities, and wore the shirt as a reference to her recent work in restarting the Committee for the First Amendment. 

Her father was part of the original formation of the Committee in 1947, which was created in response to the rise of McCarthyism. Jane has been in the public eye since birth, with her father being the legendary Oscar-winning actor Henry Fonda, best known for his roles in The Grapes of Wrath, 12 Angry Men and On Golden Pond, the latter of which co-starred his daughter. 

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She has been a beauty and fashion icon for decades, and learned some important tips from some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars. “I feel better than I did when I was younger. I have more confidence than I did when I was younger,” she told Marie Claire.

“I didn’t use to pay very much attention to how I looked. And you know who made me think about it was Katharine Hepburn. We did a movie together called On Golden Pond. And one day she came up behind me, and she reached [over], and she took a hold of my cheeks, and she said, ‘What? What does this mean to you?'”

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“She said, ‘This is your box, your container, what do you want to say to the world with your container?'” Jane continued. “Up until then, I had thought that being self-conscious was bad, but Katharine Hepburn taught me that being conscious of self is a good thing, that how you present [yourself] is important.”