Jane Fonda admits she was ‘starstruck’ when she first met NFL superstar Tom Brady and says her ‘knees actually got weak when he walked into my trailer’
Jane Fonda recently admitted that she was totally ‘starstruck’ when she met the legendary NFL superstar Tom Brady.
The actress, 85, co-stars with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 45, in their new movie 80 for Brady which hits theaters on January 28.
She recalled meeting Brady while attending the upcoming film’s premiere in Palm Springs on Friday evening.
Starstruck: Jane Fonda recently admitted that she was totally ‘starstruck’ when she met the legendary NFL superstar Tom Brady; seen Friday
‘My knees actually got weak when he walked into my trailer,’ she admitted to The Hollywood Reporter.
‘I’m in awe of that kind of skill. When somebody is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor that and respect it. I was just awestruck.’
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 of story of four women who get together and take a trip to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl, in which Tom led the New England Patriots to a historic comeback victory.
Co-star: The actress, 85, co-stars with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 45, in their new movie 80 for Brady which hits theaters on January 28; Brady seen in December
She recalled meeting Brady while attending the upcoming film’s premiere in Palm Springs on Friday evening; Jane seen with co-stars Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, and Sally Field on Friday
Wacky hijinks ensue, particularly when it emerges the foursome neglected to buy tickets and have to pretend to be pro dancers to sneak into the event.
Fonda, Lily Tomlin, 83, Rita Moreno, 90, and Sally Field, 76, star as the four women.
The movie is evidently based on a true story though some aspects of the film may have been fabricated.
‘I’m in awe of that kind of skill. When somebody is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor that and respect it. I was just awestruck’ she gushed; Brady seen on January 1
Along with 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 slated for a Friday, January 28 premiere in theaters.
Fonda’s appearance at the event came after it was revealed that her cancer had gone into remission.
Trip of a lifetime: 80 for Brady tells of story of four women who get together and take a trip to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl (L to R: Rita Moreno, Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field)
Coming soon: 80 for Brady, directed by WeCrashed actor Kyle Marin, will premiere on January 28 (L to. R: Tomlin, Field, Moreno and Fonda. Billy Porter with back to camera)
Fonda announced in September of last year that she had non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, but told fans at the time she felt ‘lucky’ as it is ‘very treatable.’
Announcing her remission in a lengthy post to her website last month, Jane wrote: ‘I am feeling so blessed, so fortunate.
‘I thank all of you who prayed and sent good thoughts my way. I am confident that it played a role 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)