Atlanta Journal-Constitution
By Jennifer Brett
Jane Fonda and Ted Turner, who have to be the world’s most amicably divorced couple, took the stage together at the Georgia Aquarium last week at the Em-Power Party to benefit G-CAPP, a cause they both champion.
“It was Ted who inspired me to start this organization and make it possible to continue,” said Fonda of the guy she calls her “favorite ex-husband.” “I love you. I respect you. I admire you.”
She became emotional when saluting Turner’s children, saying,”God bless you. I am so grateful. I may live in California now but you are my family.”
Fonda’s sharp wit quickly returned when she presented Turner with the “Big Thinker Award,” which was a miniature replication of Rodin’s famous sculpture.
“I’ve never seen Ted in this position except on the toilet, where he gets most of his good ideas,” Fonda quipped.
After the presentation, journalist Pat Mitchell moderated a discussion between the two. (In addition to being president and CEO of The Paley Center for Media in New York and the past president and CEO of PBS, Mitchell is related to them both by marriage.) The conversation centered largely on global population control.
(Photo credit: Kim Link)
