Jane Fonda cited activism for ‘changing my life’ when she marked International Women’s Day with Jameela Jamil.
In a new interview for jewelry company Pomellato, the 83-year-old actress admitted that she had ‘no meaning’ before taking part in a major campaign for change in the world over 60 years ago.
The legendary movie star also advocated for women because they were “responsible for the survival of our species” and “leaders around the world.”
‘I had no meaning’: Jane Fonda cited activism for ‘changing my life’ when she marked International Women’s Day with Jameela Jamil
“I know how deeply a person can change because I have,” said the previous model, before discussing the power of healing from past trauma.
The media personality explained, “I think it’s important to understand why they are there, how you got the wounds, looked them squarely, and then try to forgive the cause of the wounds. That is the most important thing.
‘With the jewelry I wear today, two beautiful black stones that were broken and joined with gold.
‘Do you know what it reminds me of? If you lift enough weights and they are heavy enough to challenge you … you will cause microscopic tears in your muscles.
‘We are more responsible for the survival of our species’: In an interview for jewelery company Pomellato, the 83-year-old actress spoke about participating in important actions for change in the world
Candid: The legendary movie star also advocated for women because they were ‘responsible for the survival of our species’ and ‘leaders around the world’
When they heal, they are stronger than muscles before it ruptured. That is what [the jewellery] is. ‘
The movie star moved to Washington, DC to perform her Fire Drill Fridays action where she chooses to focus on a different aspect of climate change each week.
The environmentalist emphasized the meaning of activism and shared, ‘People need meaning in their lives, I had no meaning in my life. Activism is joyful, it means the world to me, that’s how it changed my life.
‘We are much, much less vulnerable to the disease of individualism than men. We are more responsible for the survival of our species, we are doing more work to protect not only our little family, but the community, the city, the cities, the nation. ‘
Goals for the Future: When asked if she is an “optimist,” Jane added, “I am hopeful, I am. I like the word hope better than optimism, hope is a profound word ‘
When asked if she considers herself an ‘optimist’, Jane added, ‘I am hopeful, I am. I like the word hope better than optimism, hope is a profound word.
Women hold leadership positions and will make decisions. We are the fastest growing demographic, there are more women than men.
‘We are leaders all over the world. As Gloria Steinem says, it’s not that we’re morally better than men, we just don’t have our manhood to prove.
Women need to understand the power of us to come together and organize. Individually we’re totally vulnerable, but when we’re together and organized, that’s how we’re going to change the world … and it’s really up to us. ‘
Powerful: The movie star moved to DC to perform her Fire Drill Fridays action, choosing to focus on a different aspect of climate change each week (pictured at a gathering)
Host Jameela, 35, agreed: ‘I am excited for us as a collective as this is the first and only chance we will really have to see lasting systemic change. It’s exciting to be alive now, we all need ourselves to get up. ‘
The TV and movie icon ended the conversation by praising the Brit’s appearance as she complimented, ‘My god, you’re beautiful!’, Before Jameela shared, ‘I thought the same about you!’
Jane was arrested by US Capitol Officers in November 2020 during a ‘Fire Drill Fridays’ climate change protest in Washington DC
It was the fourth time she had been arrested for climate change protest, with the Julia star admitting that the conditions in her cell were “ not good for old bones like mine on a metal plate. ”
International Women’s Day is held annually to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements while raising awareness about gender equality and equality around the world.
This year’s ‘Pick to Challenge’ theme has spawned thousands of social media posts, with many selfies on Instagram with one hand in the air next to a detailed caption.
On Twitter, the hashtag has become a way of publicizing protests taking place in more than 40 countries, including China, Russia, Israel and the United Kingdom.
“My God, you are beautiful!” The TV and movie icon ended the conversation by praising the Brit’s looks