Jane Fonda, a lifelong activist, used her SAG Life Achievement Award speech to take an indirect jab at Donald Trump while championing empathy and “wokeness.” At 87, she stressed the importance of unity and understanding across political divides, urging people to resist challenges with a “big tent” approach.
Her remarks come amid political turbulence, with Trump’s second term stirring controversy—especially his establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, and his stance on the Ukraine war, seemingly favoring Vladimir Putin.
Fonda’s powerful speech underscores the deepening divisions in the U.S. and the urgent need for compassion in today’s climate.
