Jane Fonda, 88, Stuns at TCM Gala, Sparks Reactions Over Her Handsome Son — Photos

The 88-year-old Hollywood icon showed up to one of the season's most important movie events looking every bit the legend she is, and she didn't come alone.

Jane Fonda attended the TCM Classic Film Festival Opening Night Gala screening of "Barefoot in the Park" at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on April 30, 2026, accompanied by her son, actor Troy Garity.

The two made quite the impression on the red carpet, and once the photos spread, fans had a lot to say.

Looks That Commanded the Room

Fonda went all-in on deep violet from head to toe, and it worked. The ensemble centered on a sharp-shouldered blazer with a faint sheen, worn over a matching silk blouse with a crisp collar, anchored by wide-leg, high-waisted trousers that gave the whole look a long, clean line.

A chunky gold collar necklace cut through that monochromatic color and pulled everything together. At her age, she still dresses like someone with a point to make, and somehow, she always lands it.

Beside her, Garity took the opposite approach: a fitted black crew-neck sweater, dark trousers, and a thin gold chain at the collar. Low-key, polished, and just enough to hold attention.

And people noticed. Garity, whose father is the late anti-war activist and politician Tom Hayden (Fonda's second husband), caught plenty of eyes in his own right. For many netizens scrolling through the photos, it felt like a rare sighting.

What Fans Had to Say

The gala photos spread quickly, and on Instagram, the comments came rolling in. One person wrote simply, "Looks exactly like his dad."

Another seemed genuinely surprised by how little coverage he gets, "🤷‍♀️ We never hear about him EVER 🤷‍♀️ [sic]" A third kept it warm and to the point, "She's amazing! Her son is so handsome."

Hard to argue with any of that.

The Actor Behind the Name

Garity has built a quietly solid career, even if he doesn't make headlines the way his mother does. His breakout role came in Barry Levinson's "Bandits" alongside Bruce Willis, Cate Blanchett, and Billy Bob Thornton, though most people know him as Isaac from the "Barbershop" franchise.

For his performance in the Showtime film "Soldier's Girl," he picked up both a Golden Globe nomination and an Independent Spirit Award nomination, and the project itself earned a Peabody Award and an AFI honor for excellence in film.

He's also appeared in Danny Boyle's "Sunshine," "Gangster Squad," the Gus Van Sant-directed series "Boss," and HBO's "Ballers," where he played NFL agent Jason Antolotti.

He grew up in Santa Monica, trained at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, and spent a full year performing with the school's repertory company before moving into film and television. The craft clearly stuck.

The photos from the gala:

Father and son:

Beautiful!

Now, let's learn more about Fonda's past marriages and children. As previously reported, while every single one of her marriages ended up in divorce, these relationships granted the “Grace & Frankie” star her three kids, all of whom are now adults.

First Husband: Roger Vadim

Fonda was 28 when she tied the knot for the first time. The lucky man was the famous film director Roger Vadim, 10 years her senior, who had a history of dating and marrying beautiful actresses.

Fonda and Vadim exchanged vows in Las Vegas in 1965, and in 1968, she starred in Vadim’s camp science-fiction film “Barbarella,” which cemented her reputation as a “sex symbol.”

The cult classic, based on a French comic strip, made a lot of noise back in the day because of its explicit imagery, something that Fonda later admitted to be troubling for her, since she was struggling with her body image at the time.

The celebrity couple welcomed daughter Vanessa Vadim the same year “Barbarella” was released. She was named after actress and activist Vanessa Redgrave.

Now 57 years old, Fonda's daughter grew to be a film director and cinematographer, joining her many relatives who pursued a career in Hollywood.

In 1973, Vadim and Fonda parted ways. The prominent filmmaker died in 2000 after a battle with cancer, and Fonda attended his funeral, just as his fellow ex-wives did. In 2002, the actress released the documentary short “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend.”

Second Husband: Tom Hayden

Fonda married Hayden only three days after finalizing her divorce from Vadim in 1973. The ceremony took place in the actress’s Los Angeles home.

The star was closely involved in the active opposition to the Vietnam War, and when the newlyweds welcomed their first son together six months into their marriage, they named him Troy, after a Viet Cong bomber and an Irish revolutionary.

Since Hayden and Fonda felt like their last names “carried too much baggage,” they gave him his mother’s maiden name, Garity. During their marriage, which was Fonda’s longest, lasting for 17 years, the two toured the US often advocating for civil rights and against the war.

After finally establishing themselves in California, Fonda and Hayden opened a summer camp for disadvantaged kids. It was there that the husband and wife met and fell in love with a 14-year-old named Mary Luana Williams, the daughter of members of the Black Panther movement.

Williams was unofficially adopted by the couple, and she moved into the household in 1982. Eight years later, Fonda divorced Hayden, who passed away in 2016, aged 76.

Garity is 52 years old now, and he has led a successful acting career, following the steps of his mother. He has more than 40 acting credits, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in 2003’s “Soldier’s Girl.”

As for Williams, she is 58 now, and she grew up to be an activist. She also wrote a book revisiting her experience growing up with Black Panther parents, titled “The Lost Daughter: A Memoir.”

Third Husband: Ted Turner

One year after her second divorce, Fonda surprised the world when she chose to marry media mogul Ted Turner after dating for some months. The wedding was celebrated on her 54th birthday at a Florida ranch.

Despite Fonda later admitting that Turner was her favorite ex-husband, the relationship came to an end after ten years of marriage in 2001. They didn't have any children together.

Apparently, Turner’s excessive need for attention was too much for Fonda to handle, as she shared after their split.

"He needs someone to be there 100 percent of the time. He thinks that's love. It is not love. It's babysitting. We went in different directions. I grew up," Fonda explained to the New Yorker when news broke about her third divorce.

Fonda and Garity's appearance at the gala showcased a powerful family legacy defined by both style and professional substance. The event underscored the enduring influence of the Fonda lineage as a new generation continues to make its mark on the industry.