Jane Fonda gave credit to activism for ‘changing my life’ by celebrating International Women’s Day with Jameela Jamil.
In a new interview with Pomellato jewelry, the 83-year-old actress admitted that “it didn’t make sense” before taking part in an important action for change in the world, more than 60 years ago.
The legendary screen star also defended women for being ‘responsible for the survival of our species’ and ‘leaders around the world’.
‘I had no meaning’: Jane Fonda credits activism for ‘changing my life’ by celebrating International Women’s Day with Jameela Jamil
“I know how a human being can change profoundly because I have changed,” said the former model, before discussing the healing power of past trauma.
The media personality explained: ‘I think it is important to understand why they are there, how you got the wounds, look them in the eye and try to forgive the cause of the wounds. That’s the most important.
“With the jewelry I’m wearing today, two beautiful black stones that were broken and joined with gold.
– Do you know what that reminds me of? When you lift enough weights and they are heavy enough to challenge you … you are causing microscopic tears in your muscles.
‘We are more responsible for the survival of our species’: In an interview with jewelry store Pomellato, the actress, 83, spoke of participating in an important action for change in the world
Honestly: the legendary screen star also defended women for being ‘responsible for the survival of our species’ and ‘leaders around the world’
‘When they heal, they are stronger than the muscle was before tearing. This is what [the jewellery] It is.’
The movie star moved to Washington, DC to perform her Fire Drill Fridays action exercise, where she chooses to focus on a different aspect of climate change each week.
Emphasizing the importance of activism, the environmentalist shared: ‘People need meaning in their lives, I had no meaning in my life. Activism is joyful, it means the world to me, that’s how it changed my life.
“We are much, much less vulnerable to the disease of individualism than men. We are more responsible for the survival of our species, we do more work protecting … not just our small family, but the community, the city, the cities, the nation. ‘
Goals for the future: When asked if she is’ optimistic ‘, Jane added:’ I am hopeful, I am. I like the word hope more than optimism, hope is a profound word ‘
When asked if she considers herself an ‘optimist’, Jane added: ‘I am hopeful, I am. I like the word hope more than optimism, hope is a profound word.
‘Women are in leadership positions and will make decisions. We are the fastest growing demographic, there are more women than men.
‘We are leaders around the world. As Gloria Steinem says, it is not that we are morally better than men, we simply do not have our manhood to prove it.
‘Women need to understand the power of getting together and organizing. Individually, we are totally vulnerable, but when we are together and organized, this is how we are going to change the world … and it really depends on us. ‘
Powerful: the movie star moved to DC to perform her action Fire exercises on Fridays, where she chooses to focus on a different aspect of climate change each week (pictured during a rally)
Hostess Jameela, 35, agreed: ‘I am excited for us as a collective, as this is the first and only opportunity that we will really have to see a lasting systemic change. It is exciting to live now, we need all of us to get up. ‘
The TV and cinema icon ended the conversation by praising the Brit’s looks by praising: ‘My God, you are beautiful!’, Before Jameela said: ‘I was thinking the same thing about you!’
Jane was arrested by US Capitol officials in November 2020 during a ‘Fire Drill Fridays’ climate change protest in Washington DC
It was the fourth time she was arrested for protesting climate change, with Julia’s star admitting that conditions inside her cell “were not good for old bones like mine on a metal plate.”
Marked annually, International Women’s Day is held to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements, while raising awareness of gender equality and parity around the world.
This year’s theme ‘Choose the Challenge’ has accumulated thousands of posts on social media, with many selfie posts on Instagram with one hand in the air alongside a detailed caption.
On Twitter, the hashtag has become a way of publicizing protests taking place in more than 40 countries, including China, Russia, Israel and the United Kingdom.
‘My God you are beautiful!’ The TV and cinema icon ended the conversation by praising the Brit’s looks