Bridget Fonda was spotted in Los Angeles this week, looking noticeably slimmer and healthier during a rare public appearance. The former actress, 61, kept her look casual yet polished in a loose black outfit layered over an olive-green shirt. She paired the ensemble with white sneakers, a black crossbody bag, and a large yellow tote as she walked beside a friend.
Fonda’s New Look Turns Heads
As per photos obtained by Hello magazine, her hair was pulled back into her signature gray-streaked bun, and she wore minimal makeup. The âJackie Brownâ star appeared relaxed and content, her noticeably leaner figure sparking new buzz about her transformation. See the photos here.
Functional nutritionist Monica Partier told the Daily Mail, âIt appears that she has shed at least 75 pounds in the past few years, which is not an easy thing to do over the age of 50.â
Fonda Has Spoken Candidly About Insecurities Before Her Hollywood Exit
Before stepping away from acting in 2003, Fonda openly addressed the insecurities that affected her career. âWhat is it with my low self-esteem?â she said in a 2000 interview, according to The Independent.
âIâm trying to be happy with my career. I think I should give myself a break, but Iâve got this bug that rides me. âYou should be doing better.â Every time I work, Iâm frustrated with my physical inability to catch up to my mental picture.â
She later shared that stepping away from Hollywood helped her find peace. âI measured myself against those who inspired me. I know there was a time when I took myself too seriously,â she told MovieMaker in 2023. âI used to think âGod, Iâm such a goof.â Now I can have a good chuckle at my own expense.â
She added, âSelf-flagellation is interesting for about a second. That fact has caused sorrow and frustration in my life. But now I realize you have to give yourself a break.â
A Career Built on Iconic â90s Roles Before a Life-Changing Accident
Fonda became one of the defining film stars of the late â80s, â90s, and early 2000s. Her credits include âScandal,â âThe Godfather Part III,â âSingle White Female,â âPoint of No Return,â âJackie Brown,â âA Simple Plan,â âGloamingâ and âNo Ordinary Baby.â Her final on-screen role was in the 2002 TV movie âSnow Queen.â
Her acting career ended abruptly in 2003 after a serious car accident. Her vehicle rolled down an embankment and was totaled, prompting her decision to leave Hollywood for good and focus on her personal life.
Two years later, she welcomed her son, Oliver, with her husband, composer Danny Elfman.
Fonda Reflects on Fame, Family Legacy, and Life Away From Hollywood
Fonda comes from one of Hollywoodâs most storied families. Her father was Peter Fonda, her aunt is Jane Fonda, and her grandfather was Henry Fonda. Although she faced claims of nepotism early in her career, she told The Guardian in 2000 that she never felt conflicted about her roots. âThe nice thing is that I respect them. I never felt that I had to deny their existence or be embarrassed by association.â
She also dismissed talk of tension between her and Jane. âAt one time, there was nothing the press would have liked better than to set up a me vs Jane thing,â she said, as reported by the Guardian. âThey were desperate for us to be bitter rivals⦠although we’re close, I don’t see her that often. She lives in Montana; I live in Los Angeles.â
Fonda explained that their relationship has always been comfortable, even if they arenât the overly demonstrative family many imagine. âPeople expect us to be constantly having these âOn Golden Pondâ hug-ins, and we donât. Weâre just not that kind of family â though I sometimes think it would be great if we were.â
Now, Fonda chooses a private, quiet life centered on family, health, and a sense of peace. Her latest outing reflects a woman living on her own terms, far removed from the pressure and scrutiny of her Hollywood years.
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