The granddaughter of Henry Fonda, daughter of Peter Fonda, and niece of Jane Fonda, Bridget Fonda was to the celluloid manor born. Although her famous lineage may have initially helped her when she was starting out, she has evolved into a strong performer in her own right, noted for the grit, spirit, and complexity of her performances. Born January 27, 1964, in Los Angeles, Fonda had her first film experience at the age of five, when she accompanied her father to the set of Easy Rider. That aside, she didn't see her father much during her early years, but the two still managed to form a bond. After her parents' divorce in 1972, Fonda went to live with her mother, actress Susan Brewer, in Los Angeles. She first became involved with the theatre when she was cast in a school production of Harvey. Sustaining her interest in acting through her teenage years, Fonda went on to study drama at New York's famed Lee Strasberg Institute. Although she suffered severe stage fright during her first two years, she was able to overcome her fears, and, upon leaving the institute two years later, she began to find work on the stage. Fonda made her film debut with a non-speaking role in the 1982 comedy Partners, and it was not until 1988 that she had her first speaking role in a feature film. That year, she appeared in both You Can't Hurry Love and Shag, the latter opposite Phoebe Cates as one of a group of girls looking for a good time in Myrtle Beach. The following year, Fonda earned her first measure of acclaim with her portrayal of real-life good-time girl Mandy Rice-Davies in Michael Caton-Jones' Scandal. The combined impact of her favorably reviewed performance in that film and her lead in another 1989 film, Strapless, effectively gave Fonda a small bit of land on the Hollywood map.In the early 1990s, Fonda began to work steadily in features, starting with a small but memorable role as a reporter in The Godfather Part III (1990). She went on to star in such films as Cameron Crowe's Singles (reportedly, Crowe wrote Fonda's role specifically for her), Single White Female (1992), Bodies, Rest, and Motion (1993), Point of No Return (1993), and It Could Happen to You (1994). Having demonstrated her talents in a number of romantic comedies, the most successful being Singles and It Could Happen to You, Fonda surprised and delighted many an observer when she took on the role of a perpetually stoned, ill-fated beach bunny in Jackie Brown (1997). The following year, she portrayed another atypical character in A Simple Plan, earning raves as Bill Paxton's pregnant, increasingly crazed wife.
I Love You, ManThe National, United Arab Emirates is keen for an audience-pleasing happy ending, but struggles to smother the obsessional undertones of Peter and Sydney's friendship (at times there are echoes of Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bridget Fonda in Single White Female here).
Bunny Boilers: Cinematic stalkers guarantee dramaIndependent, UKThis classic stalker flick starring Bridget Fonda also wins the prize for best murder weapons: a stiletto heel and a screwdriver. The words 'I'm your number one fan' were never the same again. Kathy Bates gives a terrifying rendition of an obsessive
Six Degrees of Sam RaimiFEARnet.com, PABridget Fonda cameoed in the film. Fonda also starred in the crocodile attack flick Lake Placid. Lake Placid was directed by Steve Miner, whose directorial debut was Friday the 13th: Part 2. Part 2 featured the actor Stuart Charno.
Mr. Popper's Penguins and Other AdventuresGawker, NYIn that movie, Jennifer Jason Leigh was Bridget Fonda's, um, roommate. [THR] Oh awesome. The wonderful Missy Pyle, Chris Parnell, and Deanne Dunagan are set to star in a CBS comedy pilot. Parnell and Pyle have been doing funny work in TV and film for
Don't miss . . . 'Singles'Arizona Republic, AZThe film follows the lives of several people in their 20s; the cast includes Bridget Fonda, Matt Dillon, Kyra Sedgwick and Campbell Scott. Music plays an important role in any Crowe film (he's a former Rolling Stone reporter and is married to Nancy
Gallery: More 81st Annual Academy AwardsHuntington Herald Dispatch, WV(AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Composer Danny Elfman, center, and wife and actress Bridget Fonda with guest arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Actor Rick Schroder, left,
2009 Oscars Red Carpet: LadiesCelebuzz, CA Tilda Swinton, Frieda Pinto, Vanessa Hudgens, Tajari P. Henson, Penelope Cruz, Beyonce, Meryl Streep, Sophia Loren, Leslie Mann, Miley Cyrus, Phoebe Cates, Giuliana Rancic, Monica Cruz and Bridget Fonda on the red carpet for the 2009 Academy Awards.
Go Behind The Scenes At The Oscars With Our Live BlogMTV.com4:10: Bridget Fonda and Danny Elfman hit the carpet. 4:11: Judd Apatow reveals that he made a secret short film that will air during the ceremony tonight. 4:19 (from Benjamin): Within eyeshot: Anne Hathaway (with whom Josh is speaking), Heidi Klum and
Oscars red carpet awash with sea tonesSunday Times.au, AustraliaBeyonce's black mermaid-style gown was offset by a striking gold floral print, while Bridget Fonda chose a simple sheath in a red and black geometric print. Classic black was the elegant choice for stars including Angelina Jolie, High School Musical
Snow yaks and yetis — an ice man comethThe Japan Times, JapanDemand for his work has led to astronomical price tags and a fan list splattered with the names of A-listers, including Ringo Starr, Bridget Fonda and Robert De Niro, and famous kooks such as Michael Jackson. "I try not to think about that," Ryden
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