Jane Fonda to Receive William O. Douglas Award
Jane Fonda will be honored with the William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social causes at Public Counsel's annual gala dinner on February 27th at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles.
Known for her work as an activist alongside her on-screen roles, Fonda has spoken out during the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, and Iraq War.
"Jane Fonda's lifelong dedication to justice and equality is extraordinary," said Kathryn Eidmann, Public Counsel's president and CEO. "She has used her platform with courage and conviction to champion civil rights, women's rights, and social justice."
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee will present Fonda with the award.
Earlier this week, Fonda received the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award at the SAG Awards. Recent accolades include the Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Golden Globes, the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award from the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Time Magazine Earth Award.
Fonda has won two Oscars for her work in "Klute" and "Coming Home."
Molly Munger, Stephen R. English, and Morrison & Foerster LLP will also be honored by Public Counsel.
Past recipients of the William O. Douglas Award include Viola Davis, John Legend, Mike Farrell, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and Elie Wiesel.