Bridget Fonda, renowned for her alluring presence as the quintessential girl-next-door in 1990s classics like “Jackie Brown” and “Singles,” captivated audiences with her charm and talent. The 61-year-old actress also made a memorable impression as a sultry news reporter in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather Part III,” where she shared the screen with Andy Garcia.

Her departure from the silver screen came 23 years ago after completing the series “Snow Queen.” Following her retirement, Fonda embraced her new roles as a devoted mother and wife, allowing herself to step away from the spotlight and develop a more private lifestyle. During this time, she experienced a change in appearance that made her nearly unrecognizable from her earlier Hollywood days.

In 2003, Fonda faced a challenging period when she was involved in a serious car accident on the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, resulting in fractured vertebrae. Despite this setback, she found personal joy that same year, marrying acclaimed entertainment composer Danny Elfman, who is now 72.

Earlier this year, Bridget Fonda, who is also the niece of legendary actress Jane Fonda, surprised many by revealing a significant weight loss. She confidently showcased her transformed figure in tank tops and skinny jeans, marking a new chapter in her life away from the glitz of Hollywood.

That same year the looker married entertainment composer Danny Elfman, now 72.

But earlier this year the niece of Jane Fonda lost a significant amount of weight which she showed off in tank tops and skinny jeans.

The thespian was displaying her more slender figure again on Thursday as she ran went out to lunch with a female friend in Los Angeles. She had on an all-black outfit with a blue shirt and black sneakers with a white sole.

Bridget Fonda showed off her slimmed-down figure when out in Los Angeles on Thursday

The star who comes from an acting dynasty – her grandfather is Henry Fonda of Grapes Of Wrath fame – was in an all-black outfit with a blue shirt and black sneakers with a white sole

Earlier this month functional nutritionist Monica Partier shed some light on the star’s dramatic weight loss.

‘It appears that she has shed at least 75lbs in the past few years, which is not an easy thing to do over the age of 50,’ said Partier to Daily Mail.

‘Fonda could have taken the diabetes drug Ozempic that could have aided in her weight loss journey or she could have tried GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide – brand name Wegovy – and a tirzepatide l- brand name Zepbound. But if she did it without drugs, there are several paths she could have taken.’

Partier noted that achieving metabolic balance is essential. ‘It’s important to look at hormone levels, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, obesogens, and chronic stress,’ said the nutritionist.

‘I tell my clients to eat whole, unprocessed foods as often as they can, like cutting up a tomato and avocado while adding avocado oil and sea salt for a fast salad. Or focusing on healthy fibers such as fruits, nuts and legumes.’

Healthy fats are also vital stressed Partier: ‘Eating fatty fish like salmon, tuna, mackerel as well as using coconut oil in cooking is a good way to go.’

And the wellness expert suggested to ‘stop counting calories’ and start ‘shopping for healthy foods full of nutrition which can be prepared at home.’ 

Fonda was dining on a salad when at an outdoor table with a female friend

She pulled on her crossbody yellow purse after getting up from the little bistro table

Seen in 2022; functional nutritionist Monica Partier has shed some light on the ’90s icon’s dramatic weight loss. ‘It appears that she has shed at least 75lbs, which is not an easy thing to do over the age of 50,’ said Partier to Daily Mail

Partier added that eating right can be overwhelming so for those who want to keep it simple they should remember to ‘eat plenty of protein and fresh vegetables while limiting fried foods, processed sugar and bad carbs.’ 

Partier also shared that consuming healthy, whole foods will keep people from getting sick: ‘Eating right can combat chronic illness and restore optimal health.’

Finally, getting rid of stress is smart and Partier says the best way to do that is to ‘take daily walks in nature and meditate.’

Fonda – who used to date Eric Stoltz in the 1990s – has not publicly commented on her weight loss.

The blonde married film composter Elfman – who used to be with the band Oingo Boingo – in 2003.

Her first role was in the 1990 film The Godfather Part III; she played a reporter who seduced Andy Garcia

Her movie singles with Matt Dillon was a cult classic from 1992

The siren seen here in a skimpy outfit for Quentin Tarantino’s film Jackie Brown in 1997

The former Hollywood star shot to fame during the 1990s when she appeared in a string of movies, however she retired from acting in 2002

Elfman has frequently worked with directors Tim Burton, Sam Raimi and Gus Van Sant.

He has worked on almost 20 Burton projects, including Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, Mars Attacks!, Sleepy Hollow, Big Fish and Alice in Wonderland.

And he has added music to A Simple Plan, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

In recent years Danny has had to deny a slew of sexual harassment allegations, including from a former protégée.

It is believed that Elfman is still with Fonda. 

The blonde married 72-year-old film composter Danny Elfman – who used to be with the band Oingo Boingo – in 2003. Seen in 2003

The daughter of Peter Fonda got her start with The Godfather Part III (1990).

She went on to have incredible acting success with Single White Female (1992), Singles (1992), Point of No Return (1993), It Could Happen to You (1994), Balto (1995), City Hall (1996), Jackie Brown (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), Lake Placid (1999), and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). 

She was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Mandy Rice-Davies in Scandal (1989), and received Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for the television films In the Gloaming (1997) and No Ordinary Baby (2001), respectively.