A hilarious celebration of lifelong female friendship | Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin

Legendary duo Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have been friends for decades. In a raw, tender and wide-ranging conversation hosted by Pat Mitchell, the three discuss longevity, feminism, the differences between male and female friendship, what it means to live well and women's role in future of our planet. "I don't even know what I would do without my women friends," Fonda says. "I exist because I have my women friends."

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[mirandabug]

This might sound silly, but as a young woman, I look at these two and can finally see through the veil of ageism in our culture. These women are beautiful and strong, and wear their age well. They inspire me to live in a healthy and cheerful way and help me to recognize that life doesn't cut off after 30, or 50, or even 70. There is always more to look forward to and it can get better instead of worse.

[lola_nenek]

I began searching about them after i’ve watched GRACE AND FRANKIE. They have changed my melancholic view of life being old. I suddenly realized that am still young at 53 and can be vivacious! I want more tv series of them😍

[artist]

I love Grace and Frankie even more after watching this. Their relationship on screen seems quite reflective of their real friendship :)

[forestkaatprescott]

I so admire Lily & Jane's longtime, deep & funny friendship. Such icons.

[bbtriz]

You can see how they embody exactly what they’re saying in their own friendship with each other. They’re incredibly candid but respectful, kind and caring for the other. Their body language alone shows how comfortable they are with each other and how much kindness and love is in their friendship. Female friendship is such a blessing indeed ❤️

[cherylherrera]

These women have given older women a new landscape and I for one, am enormously grateful to them both. The layers of this friendship that we watch evolve in their later years, encourage us all to keep going and remain open to changing no matter how old we are. Thank you both with all my heart.

[vickicrowell]

I could listen to these ladies speak for hours! <3

[tamilou]

Lily and Jane have aged beautifully, they are such smart, funny women. It was an absolute pleasure watching this interaction.

[venus]

Older women have so mutch to give too us younger women and we should listen. I respect these two so mutch and I hope I am just as active and cool at their age

[Usvaa]

This was very inspirational and heartwarming. Not a word of spite or bitterness, just words of encouragement, compassion and wisdom. These two women are absolute legends!

[CDRClarisse]

Discovering these actresses through Grace & Frankie has been reassuring. I love Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin and how they are paving the way for women.

[johnjohnson]

I’m a gay male and I think gay males have friendships like women do. I feel we don’t worry about our masculinity as much as straight men but I’ve noticed that there are straight men who are starting to evolve and i think it’s great. Thank you Jane and Lily.

[junqueboi]

As a middle age man, I really can't argue with what they are conveying. Some might call BS, but I believe Jane when she said she has empathy for men in general. The truth hurts sometimes, but it is what it is.

[davek]

This is awesome. a friendship based on pure, unadulterated sarcasm.

[ChasyHalliwell]

It's crazy how much they're like their characters. I love it 😂

[MargueriteFairProductions]

Two beautiful women who share so much. I love you both and thank you for all the joy!

[Moon]

I'm 20 years old and these two amazing woman have become my inspiration, my feminist role model... Love them!!

[HolaJulen]

Okay this is the best video ever on YouTube

[pdxhoyt]

"When you empower a woman, you empower a nation." ~ Queen Rania

[Phoenix]

I greatly enjoy listening to Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. They both are so smart, and talented, and involved with life.