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Jane Fonda is a living legend; an icon in countless facets of the cultural zeitgeist.
She appeared on her firstVoguecover in 1959.
Then there wasFun with Dick and Janeand, one of my personal favorites,9 to 5.
The list doesn’t stop there.
During the height of her Hollywood notoriety, Fonda traveled to North Vietnam and found a new callingactivism.
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The more controversy was hurled my way, the more I dug in my heels.
I feel very, very grateful."
Another item to add to the list?
A partnership withUncle Bud’s Hemp & CBD, a brand which offers personal wellness and pain-relief products.
What’s been especially helpful for you?
What are your favorite CBD products?
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I have been using a CBD vape pen for some time to help me sleep.
When we first started talking, Uncle Buds sent me some new CBD and Hemp products to try.
I have osteoarthritis and the roll-on helps relieve the pain.
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There’s still some taboo around the use of cannabis and misunderstanding when it comes to CBD.
Hemp was a major crop staple even for our Founding Fathers and then it was outlawed 60 years ago.
I wear clothes made from hemp sometimes.
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But today, to find hemp cloth you have to get it from China.
Winona thinks we should bring it back as it could be a major staple in a new material economy.
Can you explain a bit about what that change was like for you?
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And why your hair was your own form of resistance?
On the topic of resistance, you’ve been a vocal activist for decades.
How do you feel about what’s happening in the world right now?
Does this movement feel different or more effective than in years' prior?
This moment is different.
Climate activists have done a good job awakening the country to the grave danger.
Even the usually neutral scientists are crying out for us to wake up and we have.
You’ve also been a huge advocate against ageism in the industry.
Do you feel like there has been progress on that front?
What has been your biggest victory so far?
Going against the stereotypes of aging.
How has your relationship with your body changed as you’ve gotten older?
Well, I still want to stay fit.
Things are tighter than usual but Im not obsessing the way I used to.
What does fitness look like for you now?
What kind of movement makes your body feel good?
Many of the same moves from the Jane Fonda Workout but done sloooooowly.
What does self-care look like for you?
Do you have any special rituals that help you take care of your mental and physical wellbeing from home?
I exercise, walk, meditate and read a lot.
And I sleep at least eight to nine hours a night.
If I dont sleep, I cant function at my best so sleep is very important to me.
Is there one character you felt a kinship with the most?
Or one you’d like to dress up like forever?
If so, which one?
Do you have any beauty icons, past or present?
Where’s the first place you’d like to travel to once it’s safe?
Id like to go across town to hug my youngest grandchild.
What do you wish you could tell your younger self?
Id tell myself that “no” is a complete answer.
