Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role 1972
Jane Fonda in Klute 1972
SEX WORKER ROLE
Wins Oscar For Playing A Prostitute
Jane Fonda in Klute 1972
Despite winning an Oscar for playing a hooker, this was not the first time Jane had played a part like this. We discussed her two previous hooker roles on the page for her win in “Coming Home.” Here we will discuss her success for “Klute.” Fonda plays a prostitute by the name of Bree Daniels. Through a series of events, she becomes embroiled in the disappearances of a businessman. The detective assigned to the case eventually initiates a romance with Bree. While all this is happening, the murderer is relentlessly stalking Bree, determined to silence her for good.
Watch clip of the film “Klute”
Jane has played more than one hooker role on film.
Go to Coming Home 1979 to read her other prostitute roles.
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