Nineties film icon Bridget Fonda made a rare public appearance this Sunday, showcasing a dramatically transformed figure after shedding an impressive 80 pounds over the past year.
Rare Sighting of Hollywood Veteran
The 61-year-old actress, who captured hearts in classics like Jackie Brown and Single White Female, was spotted enjoying an outdoor lunch at Sweet Butter restaurant in Los Angeles with three companions. Fonda looked radiant with minimal makeup, her silver hair elegantly pulled back into a low bun, and sporting tinted prescription glasses.
The daughter of acting legend Peter Fonda and niece of activist Jane Fonda chose a comfortable yet stylish ensemble for her afternoon outing. She wore a blue floral-print button-down shirt layered over a pale grey T-shirt, complemented by dark slacks and practical white-soled shoes. Her black purse was worn crossbody style, and notably, she wasn't wearing her wedding rings from husband Danny Elfman.
Transformation Through Lifestyle Changes
Fonda's slender new figure results from significant lifestyle changes that have seen her lose approximately 80 pounds in recent months. Functional nutritionist Monica Partier commented on the star's remarkable transformation, noting that achieving such weight loss after 50 presents considerable challenges.
"It appears that she has shed at least 75lbs in the past few years, which is not an easy thing to do over the age of 50," Partier told Daily Mail. The nutritionist suggested several potential paths Fonda might have taken, including metabolic balance approaches focusing on hormone levels, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies.
Partier emphasised the importance of whole, unprocessed foods in such transformations, recommending healthy fibres from fruits, nuts and legumes, along with beneficial fats from fish like salmon and tuna. The wellness expert advocates stopping calorie counting in favour of shopping for nutritionally dense foods that can be prepared at home.
Life Away from the Spotlight
The actress, who made her acting debut in 1990's The Godfather: Part III, hasn't appeared in a Hollywood project since Snow Queen 23 years ago. Her retreat from public life followed a serious car accident in February 2003 that left her with fractured vertebrae on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu.
Fonda has been open about preferring life as a "civilian" rather than navigating celebrity status. She previously discussed how Hollywood's persistent focus on her body created self-esteem issues that proved difficult to overcome. Despite coming from an acting dynasty that includes Jane Fonda, Peter Fonda and Henry Fonda, she found the pressure to maintain perfection "agonizing."
Fonda married film composer Danny Elfman in 2003, and the couple share 20-year-old son Oliver Elfman. Elfman, now 72, is renowned for his frequent collaborations with director Tim Burton on projects including Beetlejuice, Batman and Edward Scissorhands.
During her active career, Fonda received critical acclaim including Golden Globe nominations for Scandal and No Ordinary Baby, along with Primetime Emmy recognition for In the Gloaming. Her filmography includes beloved titles like Singles, Point of No Return, It Could Happen to You and A Simple Plan before she stepped away from acting permanently.
