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Jane Fonda, 87, Says She Learned to Say 'No' and Now Chooses Kindness Over 'Coolness'

Her remarks appear in a Stern interview republished across German media.

Overview

  • Fonda says she never felt appreciated in her past relationships.
  • She recalls discovering in her sixties that 'No is a complete sentence,' a realization she describes as liberating.
  • She explains that writing and reflecting on her life brought clarity and self‑confidence.
  • She stresses that wisdom comes from examining experiences rather than simply accumulating them.
  • At 87 she says she remains curious and joyful, asserting that confidence and joy need not fade with age.