Jane Fonda to Deliver USC Annenberg’s 2025 Commencement Speech
Alright, let’s talk about something pretty exciting—Jane Fonda is set to deliver the 2025 commencement speech at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. At 87 years old, Fonda is in what she calls her “third act,” and she’s making it count. Beyond her legendary acting career, she has become a powerful voice for activism, particularly in the fight against climate change.
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Now, let’s take a step back and appreciate just how significant this is. Jane Fonda is not just any Hollywood star—she’s an Academy Award-winning actress with two Oscars, two BAFTA awards, seven Golden Globes, and even an Emmy under her belt. From Barbarella to Klute , Coming Home , and On Golden Pond , she’s left an unforgettable mark on the film industry. But what’s even more impressive? Her lifelong commitment to using her platform for advocacy.
Fonda has always been a force in social and political movements. Back in the Vietnam War era, she became a key figure in the counterculture movement, speaking out against war and injustice. More recently, she’s focused her energy on climate activism. In fact, she’s so dedicated to the cause that she even spent her 82nd birthday in jail after being arrested at a climate protest in Washington, D.C. That’s commitment!
Her book, What Can I Do?: The Path from Climate Despair to Action , published in 2021, reflects her journey and encourages others to take action in the fight against climate change. And now, she’s bringing that same passion to the graduates of USC Annenberg.
USC’s Annenberg School has had some heavy-hitting speakers in the past—Oprah Winfrey, Billie Jean King, and Maria Shriver, just to name a few. And this year, Fonda will be stepping onto the stage at the Shrine Auditorium on May 16 to inspire the next generation of communicators, journalists, and change-makers.
Annenberg Dean Willow Bay put it perfectly: Fonda reminds us that communication—whether through storytelling, advocacy, or dialogue—is a powerful tool for change. And that’s exactly the message she’s bringing to the class of 2025.
So, mark your calendars because this is going to be a commencement speech to remember!
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