Jane Fonda ‘afraid of dying with regrets’ after ‘drugs and loneliness’ – Celebrity News – Entertainment

Jane Fonda is shocked she’s made it to 87.

On Wednesday, November 19, The Grace and Frankie star joined Michelle Obama on her IMO podcast for a conversation on no regrets and aging. Despite making her Hollywood debut at just 22 years old, Jane calls herself a “late bloomer.” She opened up about how her “youth was not especially happy.” Jane lost her mother, Frances Ford Seymour, at 12 years old.

During her 20s, she turned to drugs, causing a dark time in her life. The actress explained, “I’m not addicted, but I thought I was going to die from drugs and loneliness.”

“I didn’t think I’d live past 30,” the actress added. “So the fact that I’m almost 88 is astonishing to me.”

Despite making some questionable decisions in her youthful years, she “wouldn’t go back for anything,” confessing, “I feel more centered, more whole, more complete. I’m very happy, single.”

Jane does not plan on slowing down anytime soon, revealing, “I’m not done.” 

“I’ve been living to not have regrets,” she mentioned.

Jane first made her Hollywood debut at 22 years old whens he starred in 1960 romantic comedy Tall Story. She has gone to star in several hit films like Barefoot in the Park, Monster-in-Law and 9 to 5. 12 years after stepping into the spotlight, she won her first Academy Award for the thriller film Klute, which she led alongside Donald Sutherland and Roy Scheider.

Earlier this year, she was recognized for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Along with her impact on the entertainment industry, she has also proven to be a prominent figure in political activism. Since the 1960s, she has supported various causes like the Civil Rights Movement.