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Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda are Hollywood legends. They have had long, fulfilling careers that include\u00a09 to 5<\/em>, the film in which they starred together in the 1970s.<\/p>\n Last year they reunited to star in the Netflix series\u00a0Grace and Frankie<\/em>, which is having its second season premiere this Friday. The show, about two women who find out their husbands are not only law partners but also lovers, displays the actress\u2019 immense talent, with acting that goes from dramatic to hilarious in the blink of any eye. Their friendship transcends from reality to the script\u00a0and the show also conveys the message that it\u2019s never too late for reinvention. This is a topic the two women know a lot about and staying relevant in Hollywood is a vital ingredient of success.<\/p>\n Ahead of season two, I sat down with Fonda and Tomlin and a few other writers. We asked them several questions about the show, their friendship and what it’s like for an aging actress in Hollywood. The conversation was lengthy, candid and memorable, and of course it was clear that their chemistry was fierce, as expected.<\/p>\n Tell us about the first time you met.<\/strong><\/p>\n Jane Fonda:\u00a0<\/strong>It was because of (the play) The\u00a0Search for Signs of Intelligent Life<\/em> that 9\u00a0to 5<\/em> became a comedy. Then I saw her…<\/p>\n Lily Tomlin:\u00a0<\/strong>No, I saw her. It was my plan.<\/p>\n Fonda:<\/strong> I just couldn’t do it without her playing a secretary.<\/p>\n What’s it like working together again? Does 9 to 5\u00a0<\/em>feel like yesterday?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tomlin:<\/strong>\u00a0I can see us getting out of that old bus or a make up truck.<\/p>\n Fonda:<\/strong>\u00a0We had our own motor home, that’s where I got made up.<\/p>\n Tomlin:<\/strong>\u00a0I don’t remember any luxury like that. Dolly (Parton) came to work made up.<\/p>\n How do you both manage to stay looking so young?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fonda:\u00a0<\/strong>My body doesn’t feel younger, but my mind does. I feel way younger.<\/p>\n Tomlin:\u00a0<\/strong>I’ve never grown up.<\/p>\n There are so many emotional situations in the show, along with comedic ones. How do you\u00a0jump from one to another?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tomlin:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s what an actor does. If you\u2019ve lived a long time, you have so many things to draw from.<\/p>\n Does the show present any challenges?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tomlin:<\/strong>\u00a0One challenge is keeping Jane happy, she’s so morose. (laughter) I think you know what I’m talking about. The challenge is more than just working hard, the long hours. You have to trade off stuff. \u00a0But we’ll be done soon for a few months.<\/p>\n The show’s very much about “what about me,” especially when the men first leave.\u00a0Can you relate to the show’s premise?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tomlin:<\/strong>\u00a0I can relate to everything…whether I’ve lived it or not. I can live it through another person. But the thing about what about me is applicable in lots of areas. You don’t have to lose a husband, or a partner.<\/p>\n Your show has really helped young moms relate to their moms. Did you expect that to happen?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fonda:\u00a0<\/strong>In my wildest dreams, I\u2019d hoped. That\u2019s a mitzvah. I\u2019m thrilled. I just shot a scene where my daughter is accusing me of not giving her unconditional love. I\u2019m calling my daughter tonight! There are a lot of people like me. I wasn\u2019t a good mother. For some people, it\u2019s the fulfillment but it wasn\u2019t for me.<\/p>\n Grace and Frankie<\/em> season two premieres this weekend on Netflix.<\/p>\n Disclosure: I’m a member of Netflix’s social media team called StreamTeam and was their guest on the set.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda are Hollywood legends. They have had long, fulfilling careers that include\u00a09 to 5, the film in which they starred together in the 1970s. Last year they reunited to star in the Netflix series\u00a0Grace and Frankie, which is having its second season premiere this Friday. The show, about two women who […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[151,149],"tags":[3607,2714,3566,2856],"yoast_head":"\nChatting About Grace and Frankie, Season 2<\/h2>\n