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Mary Steenburgen Reveals Jane Fonda's Life-Changing Advice on Aging and Friendship

Mary Steenburgen opens up about the profound impact Jane Fonda's advice had on her life. She recalls Fonda emphasizing the need for intentional friendship, especially as we age and time feels more precious. Fonda's mantra to "push the gas pedal harder" inspired Steenburgen to embrace aging with energy and purpose. This wisdom helped Steenburgen value her time and relationships more deeply.

Key Points: Jane Fonda's Aging Advice to Mary Steenburgen on Friendship and Time

  • Jane Fonda stressed being intentional with friendships as time becomes more limited
  • Fonda advised to not slow down but to push harder as you age
  • Steenburgen learned to celebrate birthdays and the gift of being alive
  • The advice led Mary to avoid wasting time on relationships without the right reasons
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Mary Steenburgen reveals Jane Fonda's life changing advice to her

Mary Steenburgen shares the powerful advice Jane Fonda gave her about intentional friendship and embracing life as you get older.

Mary Steenburgen reveals Jane Fonda's life changing advice to her
"Don't take your foot off the gas pedal. Push it down harder. Harder now. - Jane Fonda, as recalled by Mary Steenburgen"

Los Angeles, Jan 3

Hollywood actress Jane Fonda once shared an advice for actress Mary Steenburgen that came in handy at a later part in life.

Jane Fonda told Mary Steenburgen to embrace ageing during one of their early meetings, reports 'Female First UK'.

The 72-year-old actress first crossed paths with Jane when they worked on the set of the 2018 comedy-romance movie, Book Club, and the 88-year-old Hollywood legend wanted to know if Mary was fully committed to friendship because time gets more limited with age.

Mary told 'People' magazine, "When we became friends, I remember her almost walking out the front gate and then turning around, looking at me and saying, 'Are we going to be friends?' And I said, 'Yes'. And she said, 'Now don't just say it by rote. Are you going to be intentional? We've got to be. Because at my age, I have to be intentional'. And I looked at the fierce, insanely gorgeous blue eyes and thought, 'I see what she means'".

"I see the intention behind them because there's a clock, and you don't know how long you have. But as you get older, it's shorter", she added.

As per 'Female First UK', Jane's advice of being honest and selective about friendships, as well as not to slow down amid ageing, has stuck with Mary.

Mary said, "(Jane's advice has) become a part of my life with people I love. With not wasting time on people that aren't in my life for the right reason, for being honest with myself about life. All that stuff, aging, actually makes it more interesting. And then the other thing that she inspired was, she always said, 'Don't take your foot off the gas pedal. Push it down harder. Harder now.' So we're inspired by that".

In a 2013, Mary said getting older should be celebrated. The actress said, "I was excited to turn 60. I decided if you're lucky enough to be alive, you should use each birthday to celebrate what your life is about".

That approach stemmed from her mom, Nellie Mae Wall. Mary said, "My mother was a gorgeous person with no vanity, but she was a really good soul".

The actress shared she tried Botox - a non-surgical treatment that smooths out wrinkles - "but it didn't feel right" for her.

- IANS

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Rohit P
"Don't take your foot off the gas pedal" – love that! So true. My grandparents are in their 80s and still the most active people I know. Age is just a number if you have the right attitude. More power to both these ladies!
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Ananya R
It's refreshing to see Hollywood actresses talk about aging gracefully instead of fighting it with endless procedures. The pressure to look young is global, but the idea of celebrating each birthday as a blessing is very Indian in spirit. ❤️
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Sarah B
While the sentiment is nice, I find it a bit ironic coming from Jane Fonda, who has clearly had work done. It's easier to say "embrace aging" when you have access to the best skincare and treatments money can buy. The advice is good, but the messenger is a bit off.
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Vikram M
The part about being intentional with friendships really hit home. As you get busier with career and family, you realise you can't maintain 50 close connections. Quality over quantity, yaar. Wise words.
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Meera T
My mother always says, "Budhapa aana hai, par budha *mat* hona" (Old age will come, but don't become old/stagnant). This article echoes that same energy. Keep learning, keep growing, keep your friendships strong. Beautiful message.

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