Let’s talk about a true Hollywood legend, Jane Fonda. Over her illustrious career spanning several decades, this powerhouse has collected a treasure chest of awards: two Oscars, four Golden Globes, and an Emmy, among others. But here’s the thing—despite her massive success, fame, and fortune, Jane’s journey hasn’t always been a bed of roses. In fact, the legendary actress has been candid about the challenges she faced while working on the Netflix hit series "Grace and Frankie." And guess what? She’s not shy about sharing her personal battles with mental health and the emotional toll her role took on her.
Behind the Scenes: Jane’s Honest Take on Playing Grace
At 81 years young, Jane Fonda remains as vibrant and candid as ever. In a heartfelt interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she revealed the emotional struggles she faced during the filming of "Grace and Frankie." Believe it or not, it took her an entire season to truly connect with her character, Grace. "It wasn’t easy," she admitted. "I had to revisit therapy and even started taking Prozac to manage the emotional weight of the role." This revelation came during the magazine's annual comedy actress roundtable, where she was joined by other powerhouse actresses like Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Alex Borstein, Maya Rudolph, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
In the early days of filming "Grace and Frankie," Jane found it particularly challenging to connect with her character, Grace. She opened up about a personal crisis during the first season, saying, "I had a nervous breakdown, and it was because of the very first episode where our husbands tell us they're leaving us after 40 years of marriage to marry each other. That triggered deep-seated feelings of abandonment." As she spoke, her voice cracked, and she added, "Oh, this isn’t a great topic to discuss right now."
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A Profound Realization
Jane elaborated on how the storyline of "Grace and Frankie," co-starring Lily Tomlin as Frankie, struck a nerve within her. "It was such a powerful trigger, and I didn’t realize at first that a character in a comedy could evoke such profound emotions," she confessed. But here’s the kicker—once Jane acknowledged her inner turmoil, things began to shift. "I fell in love with Grace and learned to welcome her into my life," she revealed. "After the first season, I couldn’t have written a backstory for her. Then suddenly, I penned 30 pages in one go without stopping. However, I don’t want to be too much like her—we already have enough in common."
