In a recent segment on her show, Megyn Kelly attempted to criticize Jane Fonda, but the execution was far from graceful. Let’s be clear: Fonda is a formidable figure who doesn’t need to engage in petty disputes; she’s more than capable of handling herself. Kelly, however, seemed to miss that memo.
During her monologue on the Today show, Kelly transitioned from confronting Fonda about her refusal to discuss her cosmetic surgery to resurrecting grievances from decades past related to Fonda’s activism against the Vietnam War. The entire exchange feels like a misguided attempt to put Fonda in her place, and it’s cringeworthy to witness.
Kelly sarcastically began by accusing Fonda of being “fixated” on their previous encounter, then proceeded to delve into a tirade about Fonda’s past actions. Bizarrely, she played a clip of her own interview where she asked Fonda about her surgery, neglecting to address the fact that Fonda visibly squirmed at the invasive question. Kelly claimed she chose to remain silent when Fonda expressed her discomfort, saying, “My general philosophy is that whatever people think of me is none of my business.” However, she quickly undermined that sentiment as she continued her critique.
Kelly’s commentary shifted to Fonda’s promotion of her film Our Souls at Night, which centers on aging. Kelly asserted that Fonda’s appearance, aided by plastic surgery, is not representative of most older women and argued that if Fonda desires an honest conversation about aging, she must acknowledge her own choices. Yet, the clips Kelly referenced to support her point were outdated and irrelevant to the current context of Fonda’s film promotion.
In a baffling escalation, Kelly insisted she had no regrets about her original question, suggesting that Fonda is not in a position to lecture anyone on appropriateness. Kelly dredged up Fonda’s controversial past during the Vietnam War, calling her “Hanoi Jane” and recounting her actions that many veterans found offensive. She claimed Fonda still lacks pride in her country, implying that Fonda’s past disqualifies her from voicing concerns about current issues.
This tactic of resurrecting old accusations only serves to highlight Kelly’s pettiness, revealing that she had to reach decades back for material against Fonda. Ironically, Fonda has publicly apologized multiple times for her past actions, a fact that Kelly seems to conveniently overlook. In a 2015 interview, Fonda expressed her remorse, noting the pain she caused many veterans and her desire to engage in constructive dialogue with them.
It’s unclear what motivated Kelly to think this monologue was a good idea, but the backlash from viewers has been considerable. Surprisingly, Fonda has remained silent on the matter, but any forthcoming response is likely to be far more dignified than Kelly’s approach.
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In summary, Megyn Kelly’s misguided attempt to critique Jane Fonda has resulted in a public relations misstep, revealing her own insecurities rather than damaging Fonda’s reputation. Fonda, with her history of resilience and grace, is unlikely to be swayed by such petty attacks.