Search results
May 12, 2024 · In 1936 Fonda married socialite Frances Ford Seymour Brokaw, and the couple had two children, Jane Fonda and Peter Fonda, both of whom became noted actors. Frances Fonda later died by suicide. Stardom: The Grapes of Wrath, Mister Roberts, and 12 Angry Men
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
May 8, 2024 · Frances Ford Seymour, the mother of actress Jane Fonda, was a Canadian-born American socialite and actress. She was a beautiful and talented woman, but her life was marked by tragedy. Born: April 20, 1908, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada; Died: September 14, 1950, in New York City, New York; Parents: Eugene Ford Seymour and Mary Alice McGivern
Apr 30, 2024 · The Academy Award-winning actress is the daughter of Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour, and her decades-long, sometimes controversial history of social activism is as well known as her...
- marissa.wenzke@cbs.com
- June 10, 2019
- 1440 min
May 3, 2024 · Jane Fonda's mother, Frances Ford Seymour, was a prominent socialite and actress. She was a complex and troubled woman who struggled with depression and alcoholism. Her story is a reminder that even those who seem to have everything can be struggling with inner demons.
May 2, 2024 · Born on Dec. 21, 1937, to Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour, Jane Fonda was ``exposed to the power of storytelling and the importance of using her platform to amplify voices that often go unheard,'' the motion stated. Fonda's dad was an actor and her mother an influential community leader and activist. Her late brother, Peter, was also an ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Born on Dec. 21, 1937, to Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour, Jane Fonda was “exposed to the power of storytelling and the importance of using her platform to amply voices that often go...
Apr 30, 2024 · Born on Dec. 21, 1937, to Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour, Jane Fonda was “exposed to the power of storytelling and the importance of using her platform to amply voices that often go...