Jane Fonda’s Fan Mail Has Left Her With a Drawer Full of Vibrators
At 82 years old, Jane Fonda is not only a superstar who has managed to stay in the public eye for decades, but she also manages to still stir up strong reactions. Sometimes that’s because of her art, sometimes it’s because of her activism, and sometimes it’s an enthusiastic response to her openness about sexuality. While some people might be uncomfortable with the way her fans voiced their support, a seasoned veteran like Fonda took it all in stride.
Seven decades as a star
According to Biography, Fonda went to Paris after college to study art. She then returned to the United States, where she spent some time modeling. Given that her father was the famous actor Henry Fonda, it’s not surprising that she made her way into acting too.
In the 1960s she started to break into movies, and by the end of the decade, she was well known as a sex kitten in roles like the 1968 sci-fi film Barbarella. From there she moved into more serious roles, such as the critically acclaimed On Golden Pond, which she starred in alongside her father.
Fonda has always been an activist, and she drew criticism for her protests of US involvement in the Vietnam War, including a trip to the war-torn country that some felt was disrespectful to the American troops. She is still politically active today, especially in human rights and environmental issues.
In the ’80s, Fonda built a successful aerobic exercise video empire, and over the next decade, she slowly withdrew from acting. She returned to the silver screen in 2005, appearing in the movie Monster-in-Law with Jennifer Lopez. After a number of projects in both movies and television, Fonda joined her good friend Lily Tomlin in the television show Grace and Frankie.
‘Grace and Frankie’
As the Observer explains, this Netflix series tells the story of two women who have been friends for many years. Their lives are upended when their husbands reveal that they are gay and in love with each other. The women become roommates and start trying to put their lives back together.
The show deals with issues such as feminism, sexuality, and aging. Seeing these things through the eyes of two older (and very funny) women has made the show a hit, loved by critics and viewers alike.
One example of Grace and Frankie‘s unflinching look at sexuality was a storyline that talked about vibrators. Fonda’s character Gracie invents a vibrator that is more ergonomic, so it’s more comfortable for older women with arthritis to use.
This particular topic managed to take on a life of its own, with an unexpected response from fans.
Fans can’t stop gifting Jane Fonda sex toys
Fonda discussed her character’s involvement with vibrators and the fans’ reaction in an interview with the New York Times. She explained that she once appeared on the talk show Ellen, and they discussed Gracie and the vibrator she invented.
She went on to tell about her and Frankie selling sex toys, including one that hangs from a necklace and looks like jewelry. Her fans seemed to love her frank approach to the subject, and they showed their appreciation by sending her vibrators in the mail.
While some people might be taken aback by this sort of generous outpouring of sex toys, Fonda took it in stride. She says of the slew of gifts, “It’s amazing.” But it’s probably not too surprising that Fonda can handle something like this. After all, she’s been dealing with the public for decades, and she has learned a few things along the way.
