Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jane Fonda's Tribute to Robert Redford at Oscars

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Jane Fonda playfully questioned Barbra Streisands tribute to Robert Redford during the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars, highlighting their shared history with the late actor. Streisand and Redford collaborated on The Way We Were, while Fonda worked with him in four films. Fonda joked about her extensive work with Redford, praising his beauty and values, while Streisand recalled their on-set chemistry and Redfords initial hesitation to star in The Way We Were. The Oscars also honored other stars like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Catherine OHara, and Robert Duvall. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f84eb4cff781aee

This is Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by AI, and presented by the Daily News Now. Jane Fonda had a fun moment at the Vanity Fair Party after the 98th Academy Awards. The 88-year-old actress playfully wondered why Barbara Streisand got to honor Robert Redford during the In-Memorium segment. Redford, the star of all the president's men, passed away on September 16, 2025 at age 89. Strisean and Redford teamed up for the 1973 romantic drama the way we were. Fonda, on the other hand, work with him in four films, including The Chase in 1966, Barefoot in the Park the next year, The Electric, Horseman in 1979, and Our Souls at Night in 2017. Fonda joked that she made more movies with Redford and had plenty to say about him. She called him the most gorgeous person with great values who boosted independent films.

Streisand remembered their on-set chemistry and how he teased her, praising his brilliant and subtle acting. Stricin shared how Redford initially turned down the way we were but came around after script changes. She performed the film's title song as part of the tribute. Fonda later said his death hit her hard, leaving her in tears, and described him as a beautiful person standing for a better America. The Oscars also remembered other stars like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, and Robert Duvall. Tributes included Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan for Reiner with the Princess Bride theme and Rachel McAdams for Keaton and O'Hara. A message from our sponsor supports today's story. Solly Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I-Solliepillow.com.