"Woke just means you give a damn about other people," the actress said while accepting the Life Achievement Award

Jodie Foster, Jane Fonda and Ariana Grande shined on the red carpet at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards hosted at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.  Read More

Jane Fonda arrives at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Jodie Foster, left, and Jane Fonda arrive at the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Fonda's acceptance of the Life Achievement Award spotlights her role not only as a legendary actress but also as a powerful voice for social change. Throughout her career, she has used her platform to advocate for climate change awareness, human rights, and, more recently, resistance against political forces she views as harmful.

Actress Jane Fonda accepted the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award. The 87-year-old persevered over some audio issues and encouraged the importance of activism. She shared her passion for the craft of acting and highlighted her views surrounding the importance of “creating empathy.”

At the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night, Jane Fonda delivered a powerful speech after receiving the prestigious Life Achievement Award.