The Untold Story of the Fonda Family

In the 1980s, Jane found herself in leotards and leg warmers, redefining what it meant to be relevant. Her aerobics videos weren’t just a commercial success—they were a cultural phenomenon. Millions of women, some of whom had never exercised before, followed her movements from their living rooms.

The videos funded her political work but also reintroduced her to a generation who knew nothing of Hanoi or Hollywood. For many, she became their first fitness icon, blending body empowerment with relentless drive. It was the perfect paradox: a fierce feminist leading workout routines in pastel spandex.