Jane Fonda says she was ‘starstruck’ when she first met Tom Brady: ‘My knees actually got weak’

Jane Fonda recently admitted she was totally “starstruck” when she met legendary NFL superstar Tom Brady.

The actress, 85, stars alongside Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 45, in her new film 80 for Brady, which hits theaters January 28.

She recalled meeting Brady while attending the upcoming film’s premiere in Palm Springs on Friday night.

Starstruck: Jane Fonda recently admitted she was totally “starstruck” when she met legendary NFL superstar Tom Brady; seen Friday

“My knees actually went weak when he walked into my trailer,” she admitted to The Hollywood Reporter.

“I’m in awe of that kind of ability. When someone is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor and respect that. I was just in awe.”

She continued, “He was kind and humble, which is hard to believe given how brilliant he is at what he does, but it’s true. He was also sweet and polite.’

80 for Brady tells the story of four women who come together and take a trip to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl where Tom led the New England Patriots to an historic comeback win.

Co-star: The actress, 85, stars with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, 45, in her new movie 80 for Brady, which hits theaters January 28; Brady seen in December

She recalled meeting Brady while attending the upcoming film’s premiere in Palm Springs on Friday night; Jane was spotted with co-stars Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin and Sally Field on Friday

Crazy banter ensues, especially when it’s revealed that the foursome neglected to buy tickets and have to pose as pro dancers to sneak into the event.

Fonda, Lily Tomlin, 83, Rita Moreno, 90, and Sally Field, 76, play the four women.

The film is obviously based on a true story, although some aspects of the film may have been fabricated.

“I’m in awe of that kind of ability. When someone is the best in the world at what they do, you have to honor and respect that. I was just in awe,” she gushed; Brady seen on January 1st

In addition to starring in the film, Brady is also listed as one of the producers.

80 for Brady is directed by WeCrashed actor Kyle Marin and is set to premiere in theaters on Friday January 28th.

Fonda’s appearance at the event came after it was revealed that her cancer had gone into remission.

Journey of a Lifetime: 80 for Brady tells the story of four women who come together and take a trip to Houston for the 2017 Super Bowl (left to right: Rita Moreno, Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field)

Upcoming: 80 for Brady, directed by WeCrashed actor Kyle Marin, premieres January 28 (left to right: Tomlin, Field, Moreno and Fonda. Billy Porter with his back to the camera).

Fonda announced in September last year that she had non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but told fans at the time she felt “lucky” as it was “very treatable.”

When Jane announced her remission in a lengthy post on her website last month, she wrote: “I feel so blessed, so happy.

“Thank you to everyone who prayed and sent me good thoughts. I’m confident it played a part in the good news.”

Remission: Fonda’s appearance at the event came after it was announced that her cancer had gone into remission (pictured February 2021)