Jane Fonda turned the Paris Fashion Week runway into her stage, proving once again that style knows no age. The Oscar winner, 87, dazzled at the L’Oréal Paris Spring/Summer 2026 show at the Hôtel de Ville on Monday, September 29.
(Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)She stepped out in a shimmering, figure-hugging long-sleeved gown, paired with silver heels and bold earrings.
A Star Among Fashion Icons
(Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)With her hair styled in old Hollywood glam and makeup to match, Fonda drew cheers from the crowd as she commanded the spotlight.
(Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)Fonda wasn’t alone in the spotlight.
She shared the runway with stars like Kendall Jenner, Heidi Klum, and Helen Mirren, adding to the show’s powerful message of empowerment and diversity.
(Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)The moment followed her standout appearance at last year’s Paris Fashion Week, when she turned heads in a rhinestone-encrusted, belted silver trench coat styled with matching sneakers and a bold red lip.
Speaking Candidly About Acting at 88
(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)Away from the runway, Fonda has been open about life and career at her age. In a recent conversation with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, she proudly corrected her age, saying, “I’m almost 88.” Looking radiant in a tailored black suit with her natural gray hair at shoulder length, she admitted she misses her craft.
“I’m scared to death—shouldn’t say this I know—but I made three movies in one year and then I haven’t worked since then and I want to work and I need to work,” she said. “I miss, I miss, I miss the craft. It’s a noble profession that we’re in—getting into the skin of another human being.”
Fonda has also often spoken about appearing younger than her years. In a May 2023 interview with People magazine, she credited her good health and posture for making her “seem younger than [her] actual numerical age.”
(Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)She also shared her gratitude for continuing to work as an actress. “I didn’t think I would live past 30. That’s why I don’t take anything for granted,” Fonda told the outlet. “I’m just so amazed at my age, I’m still working, and I’m a viable performer. I still have a lot of energy. It just all came as a surprise to me.”
Fonda’s legacy stretches well beyond the runway. She first rose to fame in the 1960s with breakout roles, including “Barefoot in the Park,” and later won Academy Awards for “Klute” and “Coming Home.” Her body of work spans political dramas such as “The China Syndrome,” comedies like “9 to 5,” and Netflix’s hit “Grace and Frankie.”
On or off the stage, in sneakers or sequins, Fonda represents resilience, self-expression, and authenticity — qualities that have made her an unabashed icon across generations.
