Inside Bridget Fonda's quiet life away from the spotlight after shunning fame
Former actress Bridget Fonda was a huge icon as she took the world by storm in fan-favourite films in the eighties and nineties.
The star, 59, began acting at the young age of five in the 1969 movie Easy Rider and made her mark on the acting world throughout the eighties and nineties after earning key roles in a number of popular films, such as Scandal, The Godfather Part III, Single White Female and Point of No Return.
Bridget hails from a family of renowned actors. The star is the daughter of Peter Fonda - who won many awards throughout his illustrious career. Her grandfather is Henry Fonda and she is the niece of the one and only Jane Fonda. Bridget also married composer and songwriter Danny Elfman in 2003. The two share a son named Oliver. Throughout the nineties, Bridget appeared in several movies every single year before she made the decision to step out of the limelight...
Fame and Hollywood
She comes from a family of actors (WireImage)
She made her film debut at five years old in her dad's movie, Easy Rider (PA)Bridget was born to a family of actors so it's no surprise she became involved with the theatre when she was cast in a school production of Harvey. She studied method acting as part of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts program and graduated from the university in 1986.
She made her film debut at five years old in her dad's movie, Easy Rider. In 1988, she got her first proper film role in Scandal and went on to appear in You Can't Hurry Love and Shag. It was her role as a journalist in The Godfather Part III that gave her fame and a few years later, she was cast as the lead in Single White Female. In the same year, she starred in Cameron Crowe's Singles.
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The star was also known for Point of No Return, which was a remake of the French film, Nikita. When she was on the same flight as Quentin Tarantino in 1997, she was offered the part of Melanie in Jackie Brown. As a household name, she was soon offered the eponymous role in the series Ally McBeal but she turned it down to focus on movies. Her final film role was in 2001's The Whole Shebang. Her final role overall was in the TV film Snow Queen in 2002. Since then, she hasn't appeared on screen.
Leaving Hollywood
Bridget in Scandal (Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)She was last photographed in Hollywood in 2009 while attending the premiere of Quentin Tarantino's World War II flick Inglorious Bastards.
It has previously been reported that Fonda decided to step out of the spotlight so she could focus on raising her son, and the family has been living on a ranch in Santa Barbara. She also reportedly left the business after a car accident in 2003 left her with a fractured back.
Last year, she was asked about her career whilst out in Los Angeles, as reported by the Daily Mail. Bridget was seen wearing a striped T-shirt and black pants. Asked if she wanted to make a move back into Hollywood, she responded: "No". She further commented when questioned: "I don't think so. It's too nice being a civilian". Bridget was then asked whether there was any director who could potentially change her mind and again she replied: "No".
Quiet Life
She was last on the red carpet in 2009 for the Inglorious Bastards premiere (WireImage)
The star now lives a quiet life with her family (SplashNews.com)Bridget has been focusing on her family and civilian life. In 2009, Jane Fonda took to her website to share snaps of a Christmas party hosted by Bridget and her husband Danny.
“Bridget and Danny give an annual Christmas party, each one with a theme,” Jane wrote. "This year was Cuba and there was a fantastic full Cuban band. Many people wore costumes. We did a minimal job on costumes but had fun anyway. Vanessa and my grandchildren just got in from Atlanta in time for the party and to see their cousin Oliver.” Danny, who composed for many Tim Burton movies, still regularly posts updates about his career and life on Instagram. Danny and Bridget currently live in neighbouring properties in Encino, Los Angeles.
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