Viewers cringe at Lilly Singh's red carpet interview with Jane Fonda at SAG Awards 2025: 'What an awkward interview'
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During the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Jane Fonda's red carpet interview quickly became a focal point of concern among viewers. At 87, the esteemed actress seemed disoriented, raising alarms about her condition during a live interview with Lilly Singh.
UK-based body language expert Judi James analyzed Fonda's behavior for DailyMail.com, noting her seemingly deliberate restraint. "Despite being an iconic actress and a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement award, her body language suggested she was deliberately holding back rather than embracing the moment," James commented.
The interview's tension escalated as Fonda, clutching her microphone, gave minimal and somewhat curt responses. She notably rebuffed Singh with, "Those were your words, not mine," adding to the awkwardness of the situation.
Social media reacted swiftly with concern and discomfort. Tweets flooded X, formerly Twitter, commenting on the unusual nature of the interview. One viewer remarked, "Jane Fonda was in a daze," while another questioned, "Is it me or did Jane Fonda seem disoriented on the red carpet? She is always poised and well-spoken but something seemed 'off' tonight."
did anyone see that really awkward Jane Fonda interview... #SAGAwardsOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/zCQf9B1iWr
The discomfort among viewers was palpable. Tweets such as, "Was anyone else extremely uncomfortable when Jane Fonda was being interviewed by Lilly Singh on the sag red carpet just now? It was so awkward and difficult to watch, Jane looked like she wanted to be anywhere else #SAGAwardsOnNetflix," illustrated the audience's reaction. Another user added, "My girl Jane Fonda was not having it. What an awkward interview #SAGAwards."
was anyone else EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE when jane fonda was being interviewed by lilly singh on the sag red carpet just now? it was so awkward and difficult to watch, jane looked like she wanted to be anywhere else #SAGAwardsOnNetflix
Despite the concerns, some also commented on her striking appearance. "Jane Fonda looks SPECTACULAR. But she is NOT having this aggressive, annoying interviewer one little bit 😂 #SAGAwards," shared another, highlighting the mixed reactions to the evening's events.
Jane Fonda looks SPECTACULAR. But she is NOT having this aggressive, annoying interviewer one little bit 😂 #SAGAwards pic.twitter.com/hdN0IhlUtg
— Jess (@dazzle715) February 24, 2025My girl Jane Fonda was not having it, what an awkward interview #SAGAwards
This incident at the SAG Awards has not only sparked discussions about the pressures on celebrities in such settings but also underscored the community's concern for the well-being of one of Hollywood's most beloved figures.