In Hollywood, people were obsessed with beauty and anti-aging. Jane Fonda is unique for her openness. She has spoken about her cosmetic surgery and struggles with the beauty standards placed on older actresses.
At 86, Fonda is well-known as an actress, fitness expert, activist, and fashion icon. Her career spans over 60 years. She has earned many awards, including two Oscars, two BAFTAs, seven Golden Globes, and an Honorary Palme d’Or.
She rose to fame in the 1960s with movies like “Barbarella” and “Cat Ballou.” She continued with hits like “Klute” and “Coming Home.” Fonda significantly impacted fitness in the ’80s with her workout videos, making exercise at home popular.
She’s also active in social and political causes, like protesting the Vietnam War. She supports the environment and fights for women’s rights. In the ’60s, the actress captivated the audience with her dove eyes and soft face shape.
Her golden locks were often styled in a voluminous style, with recognizable diagonal bands. She was considered a beauty standard at her time. As Fonda became older, she grappled with youth and beauty slipping through her fingers.
Like many actresses in Hollywood, she underwent several facial surgeries. But unlike others, Fonda was unafraid to share her experience with the public.
When Bob Evans complimented the actress on her new, short haircut, she replied, “Thanks. I just had some ‘work’ done on my chin and neck and had the bags taken away from under my eyes, so I decided it would be good to get a new haircut so people will think it’s my new hair.”
The producer found the response hilarious. He admired the actress for the bravery to admit having work done. Fonda only rescinded with “I was planning on blogging about it anyway so who cares?”
In the early 2000s, the actress swore off undergoing another plastic surgery. But later on, she changed her mind on the matter. “I got tired of not looking like how I feel,” she said.
Fonda went for a more refined chin like she used to have when she was younger. She is happy to not look as tired all the time, although she left the wrinkles around her eyes. “My crows feet are still alive and well,” she joked.
Even though Fonda has had cosmetic procedures, she encourages people to embrace aging naturally. She wants them to see it as a gift, not something to fear. In an interview, she shared a positive message about aging. She advised younger people not to worry too much about getting older.
According to the actress, life’s richness isn’t defined by mere numbers but rather by one’s health. She drew from her personal experience of losing her father to illness and emphasized the importance of vitality over age.
She acknowledged her privileges, such as personal trainers and cosmetic procedures. “I wish I’d been brave enough to not do anything but, instead, I chose to be a somewhat more glamorous grandma,” she admitted.
“I can’t pretend that I’m not vain, but there isn’t going to be any more plastic surgery — I’m not going to cut myself up anymore. I have to work every day to be self-accepting; it doesn’t come easy to me,” she said.
Of course, being the iconic young actress remembered for her talents and young beauty, it is hard to let go of the latter. It takes a lot of growth and mindfulness for Fonda to stick to her decision not to undergo surgeries anymore.
“I realized I didn’t have a lot of time left, and I wanted to pay more attention,” Fonda explained. “I had a vision: I wanted to give a cultural face to older women. I did have plastic surgery. I’m not proud of the fact that I’ve had it. But I grew up so defined by my looks. I was taught to think that if I wanted to be loved, I had to be thin and pretty. That leads to a lot of trouble,” she admitted.
Now that Fonda regrets having work done on her face, it leaves fans with questions. What would she look like if she never went for cosmetic procedures? Would she look better than she looks today, having work done?
Luckily, in a world captivated by the possibilities of technology, we do not need to wonder. Thanks to AI advancements, we can now glimpse into this alternate reality. It presents a Fonda that’s as raw and real as it gets.
Compared to her real appearance, the AI-generated version has more wrinkles. However, her face looks kinder and calmer. A slight downturn to the eyes resembles young Fonda’s appearance. With a small mole on her left cheek and noticeably thinner lips, the actress still looks as elegant as she did in her twenties.
With a softer look on her face, the AI version of the actress appears older yet kinder. Her chin is more defined than the plastic-altered chin of the real Fonda. Cheeks covered with tiny wrinkles look nothing like the smooth cheeks of the actress.
AI has made photos of the actress that show how she would have aged naturally. This lets the audience imagine how she would have looked. Fonda plans to take simple steps to maintain her real looks for as long as possible.
She has reflected on aging, wellness, and self-care providing a holistic perspective on her approach to life. Despite the allure of cosmetic procedures, Fonda emphasizes the significance of sleep, a healthy diet, and laughter in preserving her beauty.
“I don’t do a lot of facials. I don’t spend a lot of money on face creams or anything like that, but I stay moisturized, I sleep, I move, I stay out of the sun, and I have good friends who make me laugh,” she elaborated.
Fonda takes care of herself not just physically, but also by meditating and being close to nature. Computer-made pictures of her without plastic surgery show her aging gracefully.
In Hollywood, where youth and beauty are praised, Fonda is honest about her journey and challenges. With a career of over six decades, she has left an indelible mark as an actress, fitness icon, activist, and fashion trendsetter.
Since the 1960s, Fonda has been breaking norms through her acting, workout videos, and activism. Though she once had plastic surgery due to societal pressure, she now promotes embracing natural aging and finding beauty in being true to oneself. Her journey towards self-acceptance and embracing her true self serves as an inspiration to many.
