In 1960, French photographer Paul Slade followed the steps of Jane Fonda, then 22-year-old, around New York City. The young actress at the time was taking the courses at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg, and performed in the play There was a Little Girl, directed by Joshua Logan, on Broadway.
Below are 23 fascinating photographs of a young Fonda relaxing in her apartment, taking dance classes, walking on the streets of New York, working at Hicks & Son, and visiting her father, actor Henry Fonda, captured by Slade:
Jane Fonda laughing while leaning at the banister of the stairs in her apartment.
Jane Fonda lying on the sofa with her Siamese cat at her home.
Jane Fonda smiling while lying on the sofa with her Siamese cat at her home.
Jane Fonda preparing the meal in the kitchen at her apartment.
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