Ted Talk : Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin: A hilarious celebration of lifelong female friendship

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Published 2015-12-21

Legendary duo Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have been friends for decades. In a raw, tender and wide-ranging conversation hosted by Pat Mitchell, the three discuss longevity, feminism, the differences between male and female friendship, what it means to live well and women's role in future of our planet. "I don't even know what I would do without my women friends," Fonda says. "I exist because I have my women friends."

All Comments (21)

@disclosed1 4 years ago

I love the way Jane Fonda listens to her friend. She looks deep into her eyes with so much intent when she's listening to Tomlin. That's a true friend.
@FrankaBaly 4 years ago

They are gold on Grace and Frankie and I can see that it comes from a real and authentic friendship. Is it just me or are they getting better as they've gotten older?
@rhapsodymusiclessons 7 years ago

Love this. My female friends are so important to me, especially my best friend. I'm blessed to call my sisters my friends, too. This interview made me laugh, think and count my blessings. Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin inspire me :)
@margaretcrosby3409 4 years ago

I am one of six sisters. I have such a wonderful support system with these spiritual and physical sister. Thank God for women friendships! Bravo Sisters!
@evdm7482 1 year ago

I love this so much, crying and laughing, my friends helped me hold my life together, ladies are powerful, I owe my life
@Jayla60 8 years ago

Two talented, bold and strong women. Enjoyed their humor and insights.
@danbev8542 4 years ago

LILY!!! and Jane! Both are so wonderful! Everyone goes on about how great Jane looks - and it's true! Lily looks awesome too!
@SilverCottage 4 years ago

I just love these women. I wish each of them were my friend - I truly do.
@dgarvoille 4 years ago

Love these two smart, talented, inspiring women. Actually all three!
@CarolynSueLogan 8 years ago

I'm voting for Jane Fonda for President and Lily Tomlin as VP
@junejr1274 5 years ago

Lily is my moral compass🤗 She's bright, clever, concerned about our planet and the people in it.
@lucywest9035 4 years ago

Women's friendships are most definitely a renewable source of power in my life. Love Jane and Lilly and Gloria and other courageous, caring, sisters. Thanks for being activists and role models.
@marysmithson6438 8 years ago

Yes, please, ladies over 50, form a sisterhood for the planet. Use your buying power to save the earth. Every choice we make when buying stuff, makes an impact on the environment - good or bad.
@sammatthews7483 5 years ago

4:02 "And were you grateful?" "I was grateful" EYE ROLL Ahaha I LIVE for Lily Tomlin's sass !!
@elizabethgalligan1805 4 years ago

Two strong Women! Love them. 😍😍
@kyraa9120 2 years ago

I don’t even have words to explain how much I love them
@tracygiles5135 4 years ago

Jane and Lily thanks for your thoughtful comments and love your energy!!!! When do we start!!!
@chevydude658 4 years ago

I found this to be very interesting. They both have something smart to say. Something intelligent and stimulating. It's so true what Jane just said! They're all telling us the technology just isn't quite there yet for renewable energy. I love these two and I love Grace and Frankie. I would LOVE to see Dolly Parton with a supporting role on G&F. I've watched these shows from beginning to end, all five available seasons several times through. They're right up there with The Golden Girls when it comes to lasting, quality television and quality, relevant acting!
@donaburns7912 4 years ago

This old woman gave up wearing the modern equivalent of foot binding quite a while ago (high heels, ouch) I think that particular fashion is a patriarchal ploy to make women less able to run away from men. I do adore these women. Thanks for featuring them here!
@TheFontainsmuse 4 years ago

I love Lilly, " it shows you how limited Aristotle was." brilliant!!