Jane Fonda Saved Grandson From A Bear After It Broke Into Her House

Jane Fonda reveals she once saved her grandson from a bear. The Oscar-winning performer is well known for her roles in movies like 9 to 5 and They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? Fonda is also a longtime activist dating back to the 1960s. In recent years, she helped start Fire Drill Fridays, a movement centered around taking action to fight climate change. It’s become a family affair, as Fonda’s grandchildren have gotten involved over the years.

Fonda has two grandchildren from her and ex-husband Roger Vadim’s daughter Vanessa Vadim: Malcolm and Viva Vadim. While they haven’t stepped into the spotlight too much over the years, both of them appeared in the HBO Original Documentary Jane Fonda in Five Acts. The duo have since followed in their activist grandmother’s footsteps, taking part in her protests in Washington, D.C. In the past, Fonda has taken to social media to share how proud she was of them for getting arrested along with her and fellow protestors for civil disobedience.

Fonda shared an epic story about her grandson while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fonda paid a virtual visit to the talk show to chat about Fire Drill Fridays. However, she also took part in a fun segment called “Best, Worst, First” where she had to say the first thing that popped into her head based off a generated prompt for each category. During the “worst” portion, the topic generator landed on “uninvited guest.” Fonda immediately thought of a scary moment from when her 3-month-old grandson was staying with her in a small cabin in New Mexico. Read her full story below:

I was in bed and I heard this weird nose – like the rattling of a door. I got up and went into the living room and I turned around and my Golden Retriever came running out whelping and yelling. I’m like, ‘what’s this?’ And I go running in – whoo! There’s a bear! Right in the middle of my small bedroom, heading right for my grandson’s crib, but I knew what to do. I opened my bathrobe and I went: [screams]. And this is what happened, the bear urinated on my antique rug and then turned around and sat down. I roared again and it went out to the door and it sat down. There’s the hole in the screen door that it came through. I pushed it out and slammed the glass door.

Fonda’s story was met with applause from Fallon and the audience. The Hollywood legend shared some other incredible stories during the game, too. In the “best” section she revealed her best kiss, which was also her first kiss, was with Mr. Novak leading man James Franciscus. During the “first” section, the New York native brought things back to Fire Drill Fridays, touching on her first Zoom rally, which had so many participants that the program crashed.

If anything, the prolific performer’s time on The Tonight Show cemented her status as a force to be reckoned with. After winning countless awards throughout her lengthy career, including two Oscars, it seems the Grace and Frankie star can add “Winner of Bear Fight” to her resume. And, based off her story, she could likely tout “Grandma of The Year” as well. With such an eventful and exciting life, it seems unlikely Jane Fonda will run out of entertaining stories to tell anytime soon.

Source: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Robert Peterpaul is a Movie/TV News Writer for Screen Rant. He’s currently the host of The Art of Kindness podcast, which aims to showcase celebrities using their platform to make the world better. Peterpaul has been a professional Writer/ Editor for over eight years, writing for high-profile publications like HuffPost, Backstage and HOLA! USA, where he served as the Weekend Editor for six years. Robert has also worked on various television shows and films, including: NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and “Access Hollywood.” When he’s not writing about entertainment, he’s entertaining. Robert has appeared in films like James Franco’s “King Cobra,” TV series such as Amazon Prime’s “New Dogs, Old Tricks,” and ad campaigns for brands like T-Mobile. He also has a long-running career in the theatre, getting his start Off-Broadway when he was child. Speaking of childhood, Robert’s second home growing up was blockbuster, where he rented “The Goonies” more times than any customer (always with a side of Sour Patch Kids, of course). His undying passion for entertainment and storytelling continues to thrive. He thanks you for reading and hopes you follow your bliss. You can follow him on Instagram/Twitter @robpeterpaul and at www.robertpeterpaul.com.

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