Bridget Fonda: Where Is She Now? Updates & Google News

Amos Treutel DVM 09 May 2025

Whatever happened to Bridget Fonda? One of the most recognizable faces of the 1990s, gracing screens with her captivating presence in films like "Single White Female," "Point of No Return," and "Jackie Brown," seems to have vanished from Hollywood. But where did she go, and what has she been up to since stepping away from the spotlight?

The curiosity surrounding Bridget Fonda's life post-acting is understandable. After all, she wasn't just another actress; she was a Fonda, born into a dynasty of performers. Her grandfather, Henry Fonda, and aunt, Jane Fonda, are screen legends, and her father, Peter Fonda, was a counter-culture icon. Acting seemed to be in her blood. Born Bridget Jane Fonda in Los Angeles, California, to Susan Brewer and Peter Fonda, her destiny seemed predetermined from the start. Her earliest foray into the film world came at the tender age of five, with an uncredited role in her fathers seminal film, "Easy Rider" (1969). However, it was a high school production of "Harvey" that truly ignited her passion for acting, setting her on a path that would lead to Hollywood stardom.

Category	Information
Full Name	Bridget Jane Fonda
Date of Birth	January 27, 1964
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, California, USA
Father	Peter Fonda (Actor)
Mother	Susan Brewer (Artist)
Grandfather	Henry Fonda (Actor)
Aunt	Jane Fonda (Actress)
Spouse	Danny Elfman (Married in 2003)
Children	Oliver Elfman (Son)
Education	Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, New York University
Occupation	Retired Actress
Years Active	1969-2002
Notable Films	"Single White Female," "Point of No Return," "Jackie Brown," "Singles," "The Godfather Part III," "Doc Hollywood," "Army of Darkness," "Lake Placid"
Awards & Nominations	Golden Globe Nomination for Best Supporting Actress ("Scandal"), Primetime Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie ("In the Gloaming")
Reference Link	Bridget Fonda on IMDb