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“I always tried, in the books I wrote, to make it clear: Thin is not the goal. But I was thin. So no matter what I said, the subliminal message was, "You have to look a certain way." And I'm not happy about playing into that.”

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Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda is a renowned American actress, born on December 21, 1937. She is known for her versatile talents in film, theater, and public affairs. Fonda achieved great success in the 1960s and 1970s with her performances in films such as 'Patton' and 'Kramer vs. Kramer', for which she won Academy Awards. Beyond her acting career, she is also active in social and political causes, advocating for women's rights and environmental protection. more

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