Remember Bridget Fonda? Now 59, the former actress — who hails from a bonafide Hollywood dynasty — was a busy movie star in the 1980s and 1990s, but hasn't acted in over two decades, and sightings of have been extremely scarce. But the Single White Female star, now a married mom, briefly resurfaced at LAX earlier this week, offering a Daily Mail photographer a succinct explanation for her retirement, which is decidedly permanent.
When asked if she'd ever make movies again, even with any director of her choice, Bridget answered repeatedly "no," and then explained "I don't think so, it's too nice being a civilian."
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During the impromptu airport interview, Bridget was traveling with her son Oliver, 18, whom she shares with her husband of 20 years, famed Hollywood composer Danny Eflman. (Danny, 69, has written and performed the scores for dozens and dozens of acclaimed and hit films, from the Fifty Shades films to Silver Lining Playbook to a Marvel blockbusters.) Bridget is also stepmom to Lola and Mali, Danny's daughters from a previous marriage.
© Francois DuhamelBefore opting for that quiet "civilian life" with family at their Santa Barbara ranch, Bridget was an in-demand actress who worked with such directors as Cameron Crowe, Quentin Tarantino, Francis Ford Coppola and many others, showing her range in action (La Femme Nikita), thrillers (Single White Female), comedy (Singles), and drama classics (The Godfather Part III, Jackie Brown). Some of her many costars included Nicolas Cage, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matt Dillon, Samuel L. Jackson, Al Pacino, and many others.
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Bridget also, of course, is part of Hollywood royalty. Her late father was Peter Fonda, who most famously starred opposite Dennis Hopper in 1969's classic Easy Rider, and was Oscar-nominated for his performance in Ulee's Gold among a long list of film and television credits over 50 years. Her aunt, meanwhile, is Peter's sister Jane Fonda, the Oscar-winning actress, activist, and fitness icon. Bridget's grandfather, finally, is Old Hollywood Henry Fonda, who acted in over 100 films, include On Golden Pond (opposite Jane, playing his daughter), 12 Angry Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Wrong Man.
© Ron GalellaBridget was involved in a serious car accident in 2003 during a rainstorm; though she sustained injuries, she made a full recovery. Her last film credit was the 2002 TV movie The Snow Queen.
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