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Jane Fonda Reveals Vodka Use During 'Barbarella' Vulnerability

2/6/2025

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Jane Fonda candidly shared that she turned to vodka to calm her nerves while filming the provocative scene in "Barbarella." Despite her Hollywood triumphs, she grappled with the vulnerability of nudity. The betrayal she felt from her husband, Roger Vadim, who didn’t shield her as promised, added to the film's mixed reception.

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Jane Fonda candidly shared that she turned to vodka to calm her nerves while filming the provocative scene in "Barbarella." Despite her Hollywood triumphs, she grappled with the vulnerability of nudity. The betrayal she felt from her husband, Roger Vadim, who didn’t shield her as promised, added to the film's mixed reception.