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- Jane Fonda Gives Awkward Interview at the 2025 SAG Awards, Leaving Some Viewers Wondering If She’s ‘Okay’ (parade.com)
Veteran actress and activist Jane Fonda’s recent interview ahead of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 SAG Awards has social media buzzing.
Fonda, 87, appeared in a pre-show interview. Her short answers and seemingly disinterested demeanor sparked viewer reaction.
Many found the interview awkward and uncomfortable to watch. Some comments online described the exchange as “cringey.”
Others expressed concern for Fonda, questioning her well-being.
Some criticism was directed at the interviewer for being too informal with the Hollywood icon. One commenter suggested interviewers should simply “ask the question and then zip it.”
Later in the evening, Julia Louis-Dreyfus will present Fonda with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Many hope her acceptance speech proves a smoother experience.