The Hidden Controversies of Henry Fonda’s Life

Henry didn’t seem to learn from his first marriage mistake when he fell head over heels for the glamorous but fragile Frances Ford Seymour. They met in England while shooting a movie in 1937. Even though Frances was still grieving her rich husband’s death, they rushed into marriage. Once again, Henry, emotionally distant, got involved with a vulnerable woman.

Despite their obvious differences and Frances already struggling as a single mom, they had two famous kids—Jane and Peter Fonda! Henry tried to be a good dad, even pausing his acting career in 1938 to see Jane being born. But, hoping fatherhood would change his wandering eye? That was just wishful thinking!