Jane Fonda in Paris, 1963

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1963
Jane Fonda's film career begins in the '60s, starting with her role in Tall Story and followed by a role in La Ronde (Circle of Love), which brings Jane to France. Here, she poses on a Paris street in 1963.

Jane Fonda marries Roger Vadim in 1965

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1965
Two years later, Jane marries Roger Vadim, director of La Ronde (Circle of Love), in France.

Jane Fonda walks with her daughter, Vanessa Vadim, in 1969

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1969
Jane's daughter, Vanessa Vadim, is born in 1968 in Paris. A few months later, mother and daughter travel to Le Havre, France.

Jane Fonda and Nguyen Duy Trinh

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1972
In the '70s, Jane becomes known for her activism and protest of the Vietnam War, earning her the nickname "Hanoi Jane." In 1972, she meets with Vice Prime Minister of the North Vietnam Government, Nguyen Duh Trinh, in Hanoi.

Jane Fonda exercising in the 1980s

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1982
Jane launches her "Jane Fonda Workout" video, which inspires millions. It sells more than 17 million copies and is still the highest-selling exercise video of all time.

Watch Jane demonstrate two new exercises for baby boomers and seniors. 

Jane Fonda marries Ted Turner

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1991
Jane says "I do" to TV mogul Ted Turner. They are married for 10 years before divorcing.

See what Jane and Ted have to say now about their relationship those years ago. 

Jane Fonda with her memoir, My Life So Far, in 2005

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2005
After her divorce from Ted, Jane writes her must-read memoir, My Life So Far.

Read an excerpt from the book.

Jane Fonda at The Oprah Winfrey Show, 2010

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2010
Jane appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show to talk about her life now, her new love and working out. See why Jane says the "third act" of her life is the best.

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Published 10/27/2010