Hollywood

Jane Fonda: Hanoi Jane

A Hollywood icon whose activism made her a controversial figure and a target for law enforcement during the Vietnam War era.

  • The Arrest (1970): Arrested at Cleveland Hopkins Airport after kicking a police officer during a scuffle with customs agents.
  • The ‘Drugs’: Agents confiscated pills they suspected were drugs, but they turned out to be vitamins. The charges were later dropped.
  • The Mugshot: Her defiant mugshot with a raised fist became a symbol of the anti-war movement.