Shows like Grace and Frankie don’t come around often. When they do come around, we have to latch on, binge watch, and enjoy every episode for what each episode is worth! Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are the stars of Grace and Frankie and these two ladies make the show so much more enjoyable and fun to watch! In fact, without Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin agreeing to sign on to be in the show, the series would’ve never existed in the first place.
Jane Fonda is actually 82 years old this year which is pretty insane! Nothing seems to be able to slow her down. She is an award-winning actress who brings so much to the table. Lily Tomlin is an 80-year-old actress who is also classified as a comedian, writer, singer, and producer. Continue reading to find out interesting behind-the-scenes facts about a totally amazing Netflix show like Grace and Frankie.
15 Jane Fonda And Lily Tomlin Are BFFs In Real Life
The characters of Grace and Frankie have an undeniable bond, connection, and friendship. That friendship goes beyond these fictional characters! Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are actually best friends in real life. How amazing is it that the two of them have the opportunity to film such an amazing Netflix original series together?
14 Grace And Frankie Were Almost Written To Fall For Each Other
The characters of Grace and Frankie were almost written to fall in love with each other. The writers of the show decided to steer away from this route and viewers are just fine with that! The friendship between these two women is enough for us to see how much they care about each other.
13 The Beach House Isn't Really In La Jolla... It's In Malibu
The beach house that Grace and Frankie reside in is not actually in the city of La Jolla. It is actually in the city of Malibu. In the show, Grace and Frankie refer to the fact that they are moving into the La Jolla beach house on multiple occasions but in reality, they spend their time filming at a house located in the city of Malibu.
12 Sam Elliott Has Shared Kisses With Both Leading Ladies
In the show Grace and Frankie, Sam Elliott has a brief relationship with Grace. They are affectionate more than once! It is interesting to find out that Sam Elliott also kissed Lily Tomlin in the movie Grandma back in 2015. That means that he has planted smooches on both leading ladies at one point or another.
11 Lily Tomlin Didn't Approve Of The Substitute Teacher Bashing In Her Script
On the show, Lily Tomlin’s character, Frankie, made a negative remark about substitute teachers. In real life, Lily Tomlin has a lot of respect for substitute teachers and she felt really uncomfortable carrying out this part of her script. She did not like the fact that her character disrespected substitute teachers at all.
10 Marta Kauffman Came Up With Grace & Frankie, AND Friends
Marta Kauffman is the writer who came up with Grace and Frankie… And she’s also the writer who came up with the show Friends! Marta Kauffman clearly has a brilliant mind that is totally unmatched. There are not a lot of show writers who are able to come up with such witty and hilarious dialogue, but she makes it seem so effortless.
9 Test Audiences Didn't Like Jane Fonda Very Much
Unfortunately, test audiences didn’t really like the character Jane Fonda was playing very much. They felt like Jane Fonda was taking on the part too aggressively! Luckily though, Jane Fonda was able to maintain her role regardless of test audiences' opinions. As episodes continue to air, opinions changed and her character became more beloved.
8 Jane Fonda Took Acting Classes To Play Grace Perfectly
Jane Fonda ultimately ended up taking acting classes in order to play the character of Grace on a deeper level. She wanted to do the character as much justice as possible and so, therefore, she decided that taking acting classes would be the smartest route to go for herself even though she is a seasoned actress with years of experience.
7 Jane Fonda And Lily Tomlin Both Played Tina Fey's Mother In Separate Films
Interestingly enough, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin have both separately played Tina Fey‘s mothers in separate films! They are best friends in real life and they have filmed plenty of separate movies from each other, but the fact that they have both been included in movies as Tina Fey's mother is super coincidental.
6 Jane Fonda Sought Out Therapy After Filming Season One Of Grace & Frankie
Jane Fonda sought out therapy after filming season one of Grace and Frankie! She knew that she wanted to maintain a healthy mindset as she continued to pursue a life of acting in her elder years. Anyone who chooses to take care of their mental health is doing things the right way!
