Jane Fonda's Event Draws Protesters Who Won't Forget Her Opposition to the Vietnam War—Get the Details!

Actress has repeatedly apologized to veterans who were offended by her actions

By Mike Vulpo Jan 19, 2015 11:45 PMTags
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Jane Fonda is still feeling the repercussions from her actions during the Vietnam War.

More than 40 years after sparking controversy with her controversial photo op at a North Vietnamese gun site, the actress experienced more than a couple protestors at her weekend event in Frederick, Md.

According to NBC Washington, around 50 military veterans and their supporters protested Fonda's appearance at the annual Frederick Speaker Series.

"She's a traitor," one protestor shared with the news outlet. "She was treasonous during the Vietnam War in her conduct and detrimental to the entire war and cause."

Another supporter argued, "We don't have any problem [with people] going to see her, but we have a problem with her being here."

Fonda reportedly told the audience that she made a "huge mistake" and understands the protesters anger.

She also told 60 Minutes in 2005 that "the image of Jane Fonda, Barbarella, Henry Fonda's daughter...sitting on an enemy aircraft gun was a betrayal" and "the largest lapse of judgment that I can ever imagine."

While some veterans may not be willing to forget Fonda's actions, one fan of the actress had her voice heard outside the venue Friday night.

When asked why she decided to show her support, the unidentified woman told NBC Washington, "She has a lot of great aspects about her. You can't hate someone solely based on a choice they made when they were younger."