Jane Fonda Receives AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in Vera Wang Ball Gown

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A huge star-studded crowd gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood a couple of days ago to honor Jane Fonda with the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jane Fonda in Vera Wang to receive her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on June 5, 2014Jane Fonda in Vera Wang to receive her AFI Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on June 5, 2014

The 76-year-old actress and fitness guru looked stunning, choosing to receive her award in a black-and-white custom gown by Vera Wang. She was joined by her children, filmmaker Vanessa Vadim and actor Troy Garity and his wife actress, Simone Bent, as well as her brother, Peter Fonda. Big stars who are also friends of Fonda, such as Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, and Sally Field, were at the event.

Amongst family: Jane Fonda with daughter Vanessa Vadim (left), daughter-in-law Simone Bent (right), and son Troy GarityAmongst family: Jane Fonda with daughter Vanessa Vadim (left), daughter-in-law Simone Bent (right), and son Troy Garity

Jane Fonda’s impressive dress features a low-scoop black top with sheer long sleeves and a white pleated mermaid skirt with a short train. To complete the elegant look, Fonda accessorized with a dazzling diamond necklace, a matching bracelet, and a simple black envelope clutch.

Jane Fonda's custom Vera Wang gown featuring a low-scoop neck top with sheer sleeves and a mermaid skirt with a trainJane Fonda’s custom Vera Wang gown featuring a low-scoop neck top with sheer sleeves and a mermaid skirt with a train

Jane Fonda wearing a diamond necklace and a bracelet for added eleganceJane Fonda wearing a diamond necklace and a bracelet for added elegance

Jane Fonda's simple black envelope clutch Jane Fonda’s simple black envelope clutch

Jane Fonda is the 42nd recipient of the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. Her father, Henry Fonda, was the sixth to receive the same honor in 1978.

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