One of the major highlights of last night's Golden Globes was the moment Jane Fonda was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award and it wasn't just because of her lifetime achievements — it was because of what she said in her speech.
Jane gave mention to films including Nomadland, Ramy, I May Destroy You, and All In.
She also called out the lack of diversity represented in the industry and at award ceremonies, asking viewers to consider "who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where decisions are made."
Obviously, Jane's speech made and impact and people had a lot to say about it:
y'all. Jane Fonda's speech got me. she didn't talk about herself but lifted up others. i cried. #GoldenGlobes
Jane Fonda rules and has always ruled. Imagine getting a lifetime achievement award for yourself and spending the entire speech lifting up other people. Cool shit!
Jane Fonda is mentioning all the movies and TV series that the HFPA ignored because she knows what's up. #GoldenGlobes
It's impossible that Jane Fonda is 83. Simply impossible #GoldenGlobes
jane fonda is such a good example of how the excuse of old people being bigots bc "they grew up in a different time" is completely invalid
God I love that Jane Fonda is making her lifetime achievement award about the achievements of so many others. #GoldenGlobes
When we eat the rich we're walking right past Jane Fonda's condo. Don't even think about it.
Jane Fonda is one of the VERY few white ppl who GETS it in every way when it comes to privilege and how to amplify and uplift those who do not have it in whatever ways in which she does. She’s been a TRUE accomplice for decades. https://t.co/tX4eZeoqvz
I love me some @Janefonda. Always have. Always will. Just wanted to say that. Shes a real one!
no thank YOU jane fonda <3
And simply put, Aly & AJ said it best:
Jane Fonda is an icon. That is all
Watch Jane's full speech below:
