Bridget Fonda makes rare public appearance on 58th birthday

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Former Hollywood actress Bridget Fonda is spotted publicly for the first time in over 12 years. (SplashNews.com)


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Some of the former actress’ last roles were in 2001 with Jet Li in "Kiss of the Dragon" and 2002’s TV Mini-Series, "Snow Queen," per her IMDb.  (SplashNews.com)


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As she turns 58 years old, the daughter of Peter Fonda is seen running errands near her California home. (SplashNews.com)


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She was spotted driving her 17- year-old son Oliver. (SplashNews.com)


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Fonda’s last official public appearance was at the 2009 "Inglourious Basterds" Los Angeles movie premiere. (SplashNews.com)


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Fonda reflected on her career and the potential connection between her success and her family name for a Movieline cover story back in 1993. (SplashNews.com)


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At the height of her illustrious movie career, she starred in 1990s box office hits "Single White Female" and "Jackie Brown." (SplashNews.com)


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She appeared in other films such as "The Godfather Part III," "Singles," "Point of No Return" and "It Could Happen to You." (SplashNews.com)


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She reportedly quit acting to start a family with her husband, composer and Oingo Boingo lead singer Danny Elfman. (SplashNews.com)


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The couple lives in an upscale suburb that is home to many celebrities. (SplashNews.com)


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Fonda made her first appearance on screen in her father’s film ‘Easy Rider’ in 1969. (SplashNews.com)


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The actress was only five years old at the time. (SplashNews.com)


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Her grandfather is Henry Fonda and her aunt is Jane Fonda. (SplashNews.com)


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Besides acting, Fonda studied at NYU. (SplashNews.com)


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She also studied at Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. (SplashNews.com)

Fonda reflected on her career and the potential connection between her success and her family name for a Movieline cover story back in 1993.

“I wonder what kind of satisfaction I would have with where I am now if I wasn’t part of a family that has done such phenomenal work,” said Fonda, the daughter of Peter Fonda, granddaughter of Henry Fonda and niece of Jane Fonda.

“I wonder what it would feel like to know that you’ve made it completely under your own steam. I sometimes wonder if I would be more at peace if I could know I made it by myself, instead of always wondering how many times my name got me in the door.”

Fonda’s biggest role was in the 1992 thriller "Single White Female."
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Fonda’s biggest role was in the 1992 thriller “Single White Female.” 

She appeared in other films such as “The Godfather Part III,” “Singles,” “Point of No Return” and “It Could Happen to You.”

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The actress appeared in her first film "Easy Rider," along with her dad at the age of five. Bridget Fonda is seen here at the 2009 Academy Awards. 
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The actress appeared in her first film, “Easy Rider,” along with her father, at the age of five.

Her last public Hollywood appearance was in 2009 when she attended the premiere of “Inglourious Basterds.”