This morning a wonderful Italian couple, Jean Paul Padovani et Claudia Miazzo, came to my apartment to give me a tango lesson for a scene that will be shot soon with Claude Rich. It was challenging for me to get the tango movements right but the music was inspiring and the teachers generous, skillful and kind. Tomorrow I practice with Claude himself in the studio. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous.
After that I went to the production office where the hair stylist, Dominic Perot, trimmed my hair–”I need to make it my own,” he said…and he did. I like what he did very much. It’s informal and a little boyish.
This is a photo of the makeup artist, Karina Gruais, who made everything look very natural and right for the character. It’s always a little nervous-making when you first encounter the people who determine how your character looks but I feel happy and confident. Besides, everyone so far that I have met on the production is very nice and easy going. The costumer, Jurgen Doering, is truly talented and lot of fun to work with. And our director, Stéphane Robelin, pays attention to every last detail from the shape of eyebrows to the color of the tennis shoes.
See you next time
Katherine Brown
Dear Ms. Fonda,
Greetings from Texas! Lucky soul, you’re in France:) Can’t wait to see you when the movie is released in the US. I enjoy reading your blog from time to time.
My question for you is about privacy and shutting down questions that are outright just prying and none of people’s business. I really feel uncomfortable when certain questions are asked of me and I feel it is an invasion of my personal life.I just am not very clever in the way I respond. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
Jane
No advice. I just try to maintain what’s really private but answer others including hostile ones. xx
ArdyB
Tango!!!!! Does this mean you’re ready for Dancing With The Stars, Jane? 😉 I like the new ‘do’.
sandy
Oooo I love hearing about all this! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! So interesting to get an insight into this! I’m truly intrigued … tennis shoes, tango-ing, boy-ish hair cut, tennis shoes … who are you becoming?! When the time is right, please tell us about any details that you add yourself. I love Tulea’s expression … loving her French adventure! Are you enjoying the long evenings – they’re lovely aren’t they?
Barbara
Tulea looks like she is enjoying her trip to Paris, too!
Paris is so beautiful, so much history. Ile Saint-Louis is the best! Enjoy.
Joan
Is it difficult taking your adorable little dog to Europe? I am curious about the restrictions on animals?
dave weaver
So this is your First Tango in Paris. Good luck with the film, you always seemed very at ease with the French cinema in the seventies. When are you going to come and do a project in Britain? We’ve got some pretty hot directors/scriptwriters these days.
marlene moore gordon
Hi Jane, as a long time fan, I am so happy to see that you are a real and genuine celebrity, actually sharing authentic aspects of your life!
I have read and enjoyed your book. I love seeing your tango lessons in action. Love seeing Tulea and Winston.
Most of all enjoyed and appreciate reading Matters that move you. You are a truly amazing woman and a shining example and inspiration to us all! Thank You for sharing.
Love & Light,
Marlene
marlene moore gordon
Hi Jane, as a long time fan, I am so happy to see that you are a real and genuine celebrity, actually sharing authentic aspects of your life!
I have read and enjoyed your book. I love seeing your tango lessons in action. Love seeing Tulea and Winston.
Most of all enjoyed and appreciate reading Matters that move you. You are a truly amazing woman and a shining example and inspiration to us all! Thank You for sharing.
Love & Light,
Marlene
Stephen
Sigh. I just LOVE being a fly on the wall of your exciting life. Thank you, thank you for sharing.
Jeri Dies
J’adore Paris. Mais malheureusement je suis en Georgie. Pas Atlanta…la capitale ancienne–Milledgeville. Tout va bien? Je suis Américaine et francophile. Sois sage :-)!
Ciao
sparroweye
I can tell you are truly enjoying getting back into film making. And where better to start than Paris.
Sally
Lucky girl!! Extended time in Paris!
Roberta
You go girl!
Judi
Jane,
Don’t be nervous because you have forgotten more than most people will ever learn about film making and acting.
Those who are lucky enough to work with you come away with the experience of having worked with the best in the business.
I love all of your snapshots and look forward to reading all of your posts.
Thank you for sharing so much about your life.
Judi
juan carlos
Hi Jane … I wanted to send this link to see a Video of Tango in Argentina … only because if it’s something. Your teachers teach you Italian also liked .. I follow and read all your posts to my hotmail and Twitter.
I leave you kisses and hugs! Exitos, from Rosario, Argentina … in the day of the 200th anniversary of the Revolution of May … fesivo today is a day in our Country.
juan carlos
http://www.tu.tv/videos/video-tango-argentino
Chad
Love that you get jitters. The pros always do. Glad you are back in the game. At this point, the work should be all about making your life richer in experiences. Would love for you and Meryl or Marinda Richardson to work together again. If I could make that happen, I would. LOL
Chad
Sheila
it is really kind of you to give us film lovers a bird’s-eye (Tulea-eye?) view into how a character comes together–will be neat to see the film knowing how you came by the character’s outer aspects–most cool–thanks
Claudia Miazzo & Jean Paul Padovani
Dear Jane,
it was a great pleasure to pass yesterday this moment dancing with you in Paris. We special appreciated your simplicity, your extreme professionalism and your desire to learn more and more !
For us It was a real wonderful example of beauty and humanity !
thank you !
we hug you in a special tender abrazo tanguero !
Claudia & Jean Paul
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Sarah McGarl
Hey Jane,
Thanks for blogging! Its so interesting to hear all the work you do for a role!
I also saw you on 11alive the other night promoting a fundraiser…your really funny!
Any thoughts on doing another book?
Pattie
Saw Stanley and Iris today on cable, loved that movie. What energy, what a life you lead. How lucky can you be Robert De niro, Robert Redford, and the beat goes on.
66, out of shape, look at you and should get inspired but thinking it is too late for me….
!
tom
the hair becomes you…less bushy and sets off your fine features
Murray Swann
Miss Fonda….Hello from NEW ZEALAND! We are coming to LA next year and am wondering if you are still doing the play there….if so when! We want to see you in it,and will book to come then!
You will always be one of the Worlds True beauties..amazing. Been in love with you for years. Love all your movies…Julia and Old Gringo are my Favs….but Klute is still haunting…for you and the music. Stay safexxxxx
Claudia Miazzo & Jean Paul Padovani
Dear Jane,
it was a great pleasure to pass yesterday this moment dancing with you in Paris. We special appreciated your simplicity, your extreme professionalism and your desire to learn more and more !
For us It was a real wonderful example of beauty and humanity !
thank you !
we hug you in a special tender abrazo tanguero !
Claudia & Jean Paul
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Tim
Looks like you are quick to your feet, Miss Fonda.
Cathy
just love her
Tango in Atlanta
Jane – hope these won’t be the last Tango lessons taken? 🙂
It’s never late to take on Argentine Tango. I am sure Paris Tango scene is wonderful (I have a good friend/tanguero in Paris), but Atlanta is not too bad either!
Great if you decide to check it out:
http://tangobohemia.com/resources/metro-atlanta-tango/
Visual Vamp
Argentine tango is a wonderful obsession. I hope you got the bug and will continue dancing.
I have been dancing tango for 16 years, and will dance it until my very old age I am sure.
Abrazos,
Valorie Hart (Visual Vamp and tango dancer)