Jane Fonda, at 81 years old, may have decided to “close up shop down there,” but that hasn’t stopped her from advocating for certain products.
During her appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” alongside fellow actress Lily Tomlin from “Grace & Frankie,” Fonda shared a candid moment about her character, Grace, exploring the world of vibrators.
The seasoned actress highlighted the challenges older women face when using such devices, humorously pointing out, “Especially for older women…when the print is so small and you’re old and you can’t read it.”
She elaborated on Grace’s journey with the vibrator, mentioning how a friend who passed away on the show left them gifts, including a vibrator for Grace.
Fonda humorously recounted the aftermath: “I disappeared into my room and when I came out I had Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.”
The retelling of Grace’s vibrator escapade left DeGeneres visibly surprised in front of her live studio audience, but it also led to an unexpected turn of events.
Fonda shared that a real vibrator company was impressed by their portrayal and even approached them with a business proposal.
She revealed, “It was so good that a real company tried to go into business with us.
They wanted us to make a demonstration film.”
Tomlin chimed in, expressing her reservations about Fonda’s eagerness to collaborate with the company, jokingly stating, “I