Alan Steppe
Jane Fonda, the acclaimed American actress and activist, has two biological children and one adopted child:
Vanessa Vadim: Born on September 28, 1968. Vanessa is Jane Fonda’s daughter with her first husband, French film director Roger Vadim.
Troy Garity: Born on July 7, 1973. Troy is Jane Fonda’s son with her second husband, American politician and activist Tom Hayden. He followed in his mother’s footsteps and pursued a career in acting.
Mary Luana Williams: Commonly known as “Lulu,” Mary is the daughter of members of the Black Panther Party. In the late 1970s, due to her parents’ troubles, Jane Fonda took her in and eventually unofficially adopted her. Lulu and Fonda have maintained a close relationship throughout the years.
Jane Fonda has spoken openly about her relationships with her children and her journey through motherhood in various interviews and in her memoirs.
