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What is Bridget Fonda doing now?

SIMILAR to her father Peter and her aunt Jane, Bridget Fonda also took on an acting career.

The Emmy Award nominee is recognized for her roles in Single White Female and The Godfather Part III.

From left to right: Danny Elfman, Jane Fonda, and Bridget Fonda
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From left to right: Danny Elfman, Jane Fonda, and Bridget FondaCredit: Getty

Where is Bridget Fonda now?

Following Bridget Fonda's retirement from Hollywood, it is believed she splits her time between Santa Barbara and Encino.

Bridget and her husband Danny Elfman own properties in both areas where they raise their son Oliver.

The Golden Globe-nominated star has made it clear she does not intend to return to acting.

"No, I don’t think [there’s any chance]. It’s too nice being a civilian," she told .

Bridget's last film appearance was in the 2001 romantic comedy The Whole Shebang.

Meanwhile, her last TV role was in the 2002 miniseries Snow Queen.

Since retiring from acting, her public appearances are very rare.

Bridget was last spotted on a red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of Inglourious Basterds in August 2009.

What is Bridget's net worth?

According to , Bridget's fortune is estimated to be $50million.

By the time she retired, she already appeared in over 40 movies and TV programs.

Her big-screen debut was an uncredited role in the 1969 drama Easy Rider.

Bridget is most recognized for Single White Female, Jackie Brown, It Could Happen to You, You Can't Hurry Love, and Point of No Return.

On November 29, 2003, she tied the knot with Batman composer Danny Elfman.

After starring in Single White Female and Jackie Brown, Bridget Fonda quit acting
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After starring in Single White Female and Jackie Brown, Bridget Fonda quit actingCredit: News UK Ltd

Who are Bridget's relatives?

Bridget's famous family consists of her father Peter Fonda, her aunt Jane Fonda, her cousin Troy Garity, and her grandfather Henry Fonda.

Each abovementioned family member is a star in their own right with an extensive filmography to their credit.

The family's legacy began with the late golden era actor Henry Fonda.

The Oscar winner is remembered for his roles in The Grapes of Wrath, Jezebel, The Wrong Man, and Once Upon A Time in the West.

On August 12, 1982, the 77-year-old actor lost his battle with heart disease and died at his Los Angeles home.

Five months earlier on March 29, Henry won the Academy Award for his role in On Golden Pond.

On August 16, 2019, Peter Fonda lost his battle with lung cancer and died from respiratory failure at the age of 79.

He is remembered for Easy Rider, Ulee's Gold, Ghost Rider, and Escape From L.A.

"I wonder what kind of satisfaction I would have with where I am now if I wasn’t part of a family that has done such phenomenal work," Bridget said while reflecting on her upbringing.

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She told Movieline: "I wonder what it would feel like to know that you’ve made it completely under your own steam.

";I sometimes wonder if I would be more at peace if I could know I made it by myself, instead of always wondering how many times my name got me in the door."

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