US EditionJane Fonda Clarifies Her Comments on Barbra Streisand's Oscars Tribute to Robert Redford
Fonda said her Oscars remark was a joke and praised Streisand’s tribute as fitting for Redford’s legacy.
- On Thursday, April 30, Jane Fonda clarified at the TCM Classic Film Festival that her earlier critique of Robert Redford's Oscars tribute was a joke, stating she found Barbra Streisand's performance "fabulous."
- Following the March 15 Oscars, Fonda jokingly questioned why she wasn't asked to honor Redford, citing her four films with him versus Streisand's one; the remark sparked confusion she addressed on stage.
- Reminiscing about their professional bond, Fonda admitted to an unrequited crush on Redford, who died in September 2025, while recalling their work in "Barefoot in the Park" and "The Electric Horseman."
- Streisand's emotional tribute, featuring the title song from their 1973 film "The Way We Were," was praised by Fonda as "iconic," reinforcing her respect for Redford's legacy.
- Championing Redford's enduring influence, Fonda highlighted his creation of the Sundance Institute to support independent cinema, as the TCM Classic Film Festival continues through Sunday.
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Jane Fonda celebrates Barbra Streisand's 'fabulous' tribute to Robert Redford
After questioning why Barbra Streisand was asked to pay tribute to Robert Redford at the Oscars instead of herself, Jane Fonda has now insisted she thought the moment was "fabulous".
Jane Fonda Testifies to Robert Redford’s Irresistibility at TCM Film Festival — ‘I Asked Him, “Do You Ever Have Affairs?”‘ — and Says She Was Kidding About Wanting Streisand’s Oscars Slot
Jane Fonda was the main attraction on the opening night of the TCM Classic Film Festival, not counting the ostensible honoree of the evening, the late Robert Redford, who costarred with her in the film that was about to be shown, 1967’s “Barefoot in the Park,” along with three other pictures. Fonda testified to her […]
Jane Fonda Clarifies Comments About Barbra Streisand’s Oscars Tribute to Robert Redford
Jane Fonda is clarifying her comments about Barbra Streisand’s Academy Awards tribute to the late Robert Redford. “He’s the only person I made four movies with, and would have done a lot more if I had the chance,” Fonda, 88, said during the TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 30, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I loved him and I deeply respect him, and they didn’t ask me to do the Oscars.” Redford died in September 2025 at the age…
Jane Fonda Clarifies Comments About Barbra Streisand's 2026 Oscars Tribute to Robert Redford
Fonda said she used to have "such a crush" on her late costar RedfordJane Fonda, Barbra Streisand, Robert RedfordCredit: Amy Sussman/GA/The Hollywood Reporter/Getty;Frank Micelotta/Disney/Getty; Dominique Charriau/WireImageNEED TO KNOWJane Fonda said at a Turner Classic Movies Film Festival event on Thursday, April 30 that she "thought it was fabulous" when Barbra Streisand performed a tribute to Robert Redford at the 2026 Oscars on March 15Fond…
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