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JamesG · 01-22-2018, 03:43 PM

Megyn Kelly Slams Jane Fonda: "Her Plastic Surgery is Tough to Ignore"
by James Hibberd
Jan. 22, 2018

Megyn Kelly is firing back on Jane Fonda for criticizing the "NBC Today" host for asking about her plastic surgery.

In a rather blistering segment addressing the audience on Monday’s program, Kelly defended asking the legendary actress and activist in September about the work she’s had done, noting she looked amazing for her age (Fonda is 80). Fonda has criticized the question as the “wrong place and wrong time” and called Kelly “not that good of an interviewer.”

“When she first complained — publicly after the program and repeatedly — I choose to say nothing because my philosophy is that what people think of me is none of my business,” Kelly began in the clip below.

“However, Fonda was at it again last week — here on NBC and then again elsewhere — so it’s time to address the ‘poor me’ routine.”

“First some context,” Kelly continued. “Fonda was on my show to promote a film about aging [Our Souls at Night]. For years, she has spoken openly about her joy in giving a cultural face to older women. Well, the truth is, most older women look nothing like Fonda, who is now 80.

And if Fonda really wants to have an honest discussion about older women’s cultural face, then her plastic surgery is tough to ignore. Fonda herself knows this. She knows this. That’s why, to her credit, she’s discussed plastic surgery pretty much everywhere before coming on our show.”

Kelly then rolled a series of clips showing Fonda openly discussing the benefits of plastic surgery on other talk shows.

“Apparently, when she came here, however — again, to promote her film about aging — I was supposed to discern that this subject was suddenly off limits,” Kelly said. “Look, I gave her the chance to empower other women, young and old, on a subject she purports to know well, and she rejected it. And that’s okay. But I have no regrets about that question. Nor am I in the market for a lesson for Jane Fonda on what is and what is not appropriate.”

Then Kelly got out the big guns, quite literally.

“After all, this is a woman whose name is synonymous with outrage — look at her treatment of our military during the Vietnam War,” she added. “Many of our veterans still call her Hanoi Jane thanks to her radio broadcast which attempted to shame American troops. She posed on an anti-aircraft gun used to shoot down our American pilots. She called our POWs hypocrites and liars, and referred to their torture as ‘understandable.’ Even she had to apologize years later for that gun picture, but not for the rest of it.

By the way, she still says she’s ‘not proud’ of America. So the moral indignation is a little much. She put her plastic surgery out there. She said she wanted to discuss the plight of older women in America. And honestly, she has no business lecturing anyone on what qualifies as offensive.”

http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/22/megyn-kelly-jane-fonda/

Chocolate Moose · 01-22-2018, 05:01 PM

Whoa.

TMC · 01-23-2018, 09:58 PM

CNN’s Bill Weir slams Megyn Kelly over her Jane Fonda remarks, attacking her “ginormous salary”
“A decent host might drop by the green room before the show and ask an 80 yr-old the best way to broach a sensitive topic but @MegynTODAY would rather attack the guest for being offended,” Weir tweeted, adding: “Meanwhile, real journalists are forced to take cuts so NBC can pay her ginormous salary.”

ALSO:

Are Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie feuding with Kelly?
Explaining the Jane Fonda-Megyn Kelly feud

The View goes after Megyn Kelly over her Jane Fonda comments
“To drag the Vietnam War into a plastic surgery conversation is a real stretch Megyn, okay?” said Joy Behar on this morning's show, adding: “Jane should have just said to her, ‘And how much work have you had, bitch?!”

ALSO:

Megyn Kelly Today aired a pre-taped episode this morning despite Oscar nominations
This is the side of Megyn Kelly that we should see more often
Debra Messing calls Kelly’s comments “disgusting” and “shameful”

TMC · 01-25-2018, 09:25 PM

Megyn Kelly may lose talent bookings over her “Hanoi Jane” takedown of Jane Fonda
According to multiple talent representatives who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, Kelly’s comments on Monday made them weary about the NBC morning show, with one saying that “actors don’t trust her." Megyn Kelly Today has, however, evolved away from being the “celebrity-driven vehicle” that it was in its first week as it focuses more on post-Harvey Weinstein issues of sexual misconduct. So it’s not clear if losing celebrities would have an impact.

ALSO:

NBC News staffers were reportedly stunned by Kelly’s comments: You can’t be that aggressive on morning TV
Kelly’s Fonda attack revived “Fox News Megyn Kelly,” which sounds nothing like the Today show

01-22-2018, 03:43 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	Megyn Kelly Slams Jane Fonda: "Her Plastic Surgery is Tough to Ignore" *Megyn Kelly Slams Jane Fonda: "Her Plastic Surgery is Tough to Ignore"* by James Hibberd Jan. 22, 2018 Megyn Kelly is firing back on Jane Fonda for criticizing the "NBC Today" host for asking about her plastic surgery. In a rather blistering segment addressing the audience on Monday’s program, Kelly defended asking the legendary actress and activist in September about the work she’s had done, noting she looked amazing for her age (Fonda is 80). Fonda has criticized the question as the “wrong place and wrong time” and called Kelly “not that good of an interviewer.” “When she first complained — publicly after the program and repeatedly — I choose to say nothing because my philosophy is that what people think of me is none of my business,” Kelly began in the clip below. “However, Fonda was at it again last week — here on NBC and then again elsewhere — so it’s time to address the ‘poor me’ routine.” “First some context,” Kelly continued. “Fonda was on my show to promote a film about aging [Our Souls at Night]. For years, she has spoken openly about her joy in giving a cultural face to older women. Well, the truth is, most older women look nothing like Fonda, who is now 80. And if Fonda really wants to have an honest discussion about older women’s cultural face, then her plastic surgery is tough to ignore. Fonda herself knows this. She knows this. That’s why, to her credit, she’s discussed plastic surgery pretty much everywhere before coming on our show.” Kelly then rolled a series of clips showing Fonda openly discussing the benefits of plastic surgery on other talk shows. “Apparently, when she came here, however — again, to promote her film about aging — I was supposed to discern that this subject was suddenly off limits,” Kelly said. “Look, I gave her the chance to empower other women, young and old, on a subject she purports to know well, and she rejected it. And that’s okay. But I have no regrets about that question. Nor am I in the market for a lesson for Jane Fonda on what is and what is not appropriate.” Then Kelly got out the big guns, quite literally. “After all, this is a woman whose name is synonymous with outrage — look at her treatment of our military during the Vietnam War,” she added. “Many of our veterans still call her Hanoi Jane thanks to her radio broadcast which attempted to shame American troops. She posed on an anti-aircraft gun used to shoot down our American pilots. She called our POWs hypocrites and liars, and referred to their torture as ‘understandable.’ Even she had to apologize years later for that gun picture, but not for the rest of it. By the way, she still says she’s ‘not proud’ of America. So the moral indignation is a little much. She put her plastic surgery out there. She said she wanted to discuss the plight of older women in America. And honestly, she has no business lecturing anyone on what qualifies as offensive.” http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/22/megyn-kelly-jane-fonda/

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01-23-2018, 09:58 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	CNN’s Bill Weir slams Megyn Kelly over her Jane Fonda remarks, attacking her “ginormous salary” “A decent host might drop by the green room before the show and ask an 80 yr-old the best way to broach a sensitive topic but @MegynTODAY would rather attack the guest for being offended,” Weir tweeted, adding: “Meanwhile, real journalists are forced to take cuts so NBC can pay her ginormous salary.” ALSO: Are Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie feuding with Kelly? Explaining the Jane Fonda-Megyn Kelly feud The View goes after Megyn Kelly over her Jane Fonda comments “To drag the Vietnam War into a plastic surgery conversation is a real stretch Megyn, okay?” said Joy Behar on this morning's show, adding: “Jane should have just said to her, ‘And how much work have you had, bitch?!” ALSO: Megyn Kelly Today aired a pre-taped episode this morning despite Oscar nominations This is the side of Megyn Kelly that we should see more often Debra Messing calls Kelly’s comments “disgusting” and “shameful”

01-25-2018, 09:25 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,387	Megyn Kelly may lose talent bookings over her “Hanoi Jane” takedown of Jane Fonda According to multiple talent representatives who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, Kelly’s comments on Monday made them weary about the NBC morning show, with one saying that “actors don’t trust her." Megyn Kelly Today has, however, evolved away from being the “celebrity-driven vehicle” that it was in its first week as it focuses more on post-Harvey Weinstein issues of sexual misconduct. So it’s not clear if losing celebrities would have an impact. ALSO: NBC News staffers were reportedly stunned by Kelly’s comments: You can’t be that aggressive on morning TV Kelly’s Fonda attack revived “Fox News Megyn Kelly,” which sounds nothing like the Today show