Jane Fonda admits she was ‘in awe’ when she met NFL superstar Tom Brady and says her ‘knees actually went weak when he walked into my trailer’
Jane Fonda recently admitted that she was totally “blown away” when she met legendary NFL superstar Tom Brady.
The 85-year-old actress co-stars with the 45-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback in their new movie 80 for Brady, which hits theaters January 28.
He recalled meeting Brady while attending the upcoming movie’s premiere in Palm Springs on Friday night.
Star-struck: Jane Fonda recently admitted she was totally ‘star-struck’ when she met legendary NFL superstar Tom Brady; seen friday
“My knees actually went weak when he got into my trailer,” he admitted. the hollywood reporter.
‘I’m in awe of that kind of ability. When someone is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor and respect them. He was amazed.
She continued: “He was kind and humble, which is hard to believe considering how brilliant he is at what he does, but it’s true. He was also sweet and polite.
80 for Brady tells the story of four women coming together and traveling to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl, in which Tom led the New England Patriots to a historic comeback.
Co-star: The actress, 85, co-stars with the 45-year-old Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback in their new movie 80 for Brady, which hits theaters January 28; Brady seen in December
He recalled meeting Brady while attending the upcoming movie’s premiere in Palm Springs on Friday night; Jane seen with her co-stars Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin and Sally Field on Friday
Wacky antics ensue, particularly when it emerges that the quartet forgot to buy tickets and have to pretend to be professional dancers to sneak into the event.
Fonda, Lily Tomlin, 83, Rita Moreno, 90, and Sally Field, 76, star as the four women.
The film is obviously based on a true story, although some aspects of the film may have been fabricated.
‘I’m in awe of that kind of ability. When someone is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor and respect them. I was in awe,’ she gushed; Brady seen on January 1st
In addition to starring in the film, Brady is also listed as one of the producers.
80 for Brady is directed by WeCrashed actor Kyle Marin and is scheduled to open on Friday, January 28 in theaters.
Fonda’s appearance at the event came after it was revealed that her cancer had gone into remission.
The Ride of a Lifetime: 80 for Brady tells the story of four women who come together and take a trip to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl (left to right: Rita Moreno, Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field)
Coming Soon: 80 For Brady, directed by WeCrashed actor Kyle Marin, opens January 28 (from left: Tomlin, Field, Moreno and Fonda. Billy Porter with his back to the camera)
Fonda announced in September of last year that she had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but told fans at the time that she felt “lucky” because it’s “so treatable.”
Announcing your referral in a long post for her website last month, Jane wrote: ‘I feel so blessed, so lucky.
‘I thank all of you who prayed and sent me good thoughts. I’m sure it played a part in the good news.’
Remission: Fonda’s appearance at the event came after it was revealed that her cancer had gone into remission (pictured February 2021)