Actor, producer, activist and author Jane Fonda was honored with the 42nd annual AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film - in an evening filled with surprise and sentiment. Many of Hollywood's most revered artists, executives and philanthropists turned out to pay tribute to one of America's most cherished artists. The black-tie gala was taped last night, June 5, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will air on Saturday, June 14, at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on TNT and encore Friday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. (ET) on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) as part of an all-night tribute to Fonda.
Among the more than 1,000 guests gathered for Fonda were
Rosanna Arquette,
Diego Boneta, Luke Bracey,
Mel Brooks,
Sandra Bullock,
Clive Davis,
Rosario Dawson,
Cameron Diaz,
Eve Ensler,
Sally Field,
Morgan Freeman,
Troy Garity,
Melanie Griffith,
Kathryn Hahn,
Chelsea Handler,
Marcia Gay Harden,
Felicity Huffman, Kevin Huvane,
Catherine Keener, Ron Kovic,
Diane Lane,
Eva Longoria,
William H. Macy,
Samantha Mathis,
Mary McCormack,
Dylan McDermott,
Chris Messina,
Emily Mortimer,
Alison Pill, Cleo Pires,
David O. Russell,
Carol Bayer Sager,
Corey Stoll,
Meryl Streep,
Wanda Sykes, Linda Bloodworth Thomason,
Lily Tomlin, Michael Vartan,
Sam Waterston, Catherine Zeta Jones and more.
The tribute was built upon the depth of Fonda's career as an actor, producer, feminist, activist and author. In the tradition of past AFI tributes, the details of the program were held as a surprise to the honoree, making this event one of the most beloved experiences in the film community. The night reflected Fonda's roots in a Hollywood dynasty, bringing her full circle from her attendance at her father's celebration at the 6th AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 1978.
About the AFI Life Achievement Award
The highest honor given for a career in film, the AFI Life Achievement Award was established by the AFI Board of Trustees on Feb. 26, 1973. It is presented to a single honoree each year based on the following criteria as mandated through a resolution passed by the AFI Board of Trustees: "The recipient should be one whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time."
About the American Film Institute
AFI is America's promise to preserve the history of the motion picture, to honor the artists and their work and to educate the next generation of storytellers. AFI programs include the AFI Catalog of Feature Films and AFI Archive, which preserve film heritage for future generations; the AFI Life Achievement Award - the highest honor for a career in film - now in its 42nd year; AFI Awards, honoring the most outstanding motion pictures and television programs of the year; AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies television events and movie reference lists, which have introduced and reintroduced classic American movies to millions of film lovers; year-round and special event exhibition through AFI Fest presented by Audi, AFI Docs and the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center; and educating the next generation of storytellers at the world renowned AFI Conservatory, recognized for the quality of its instructors and speakers and its notable alumni.
For more information about AFI, visit AFI.com or connect with AFI at twitter.com/AmericanFilm, facebook.com/AmericanFilmInstitute and youtube.com/AFI.
About TNT
TNT is television's destination for drama. Seen in 101 million households and ranking among cable's top networks,
TNT is home to such original drama series as Rizzoli & Isles, Major Crimes, Falling Skies, Perception, Dallas and Franklin & Bash. TNT's upcoming slate of scripted dramas includes the original series The Last Ship, Murder in the First, Legends, The Librarians, Public Morals, Proof and Transporter The Series, which will make its U.S. television debut on the network this fall.
TNT also features such dramatic unscripted series as Cold Justice,
APB with Troy Dunn and the upcoming On the Menu and Wake Up Call. In addition,
TNT is the cable home to popular dramas like Hawaii Five-0, Castle, The Mentalist,
Bones and Supernatural;
Primetime specials, such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards(R); blockbuster movies; and championship sports coverage, including NASCAR, the NBA and the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
TNT is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company. Turner Broadcasting creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.
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