Jennifer Aniston ‘s announcement that she’s working on a 9 to 5 remake sparked feelings of nostalgia and excitement for fans of the 1980 film about sisterhood and solidarity. The screwball comedy inspired a TV sitcom, musical, and documentary. Learn more about where the original cast is now and Aniston’s plans for the remake.
Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 highlighted issues like sexism, equal pay, and workplace abuse. It follows three secretaries who get revenge on their sexist boss and run the company themselves. Parton’s accompanying song, “9 to 5,” became an anthem for women’s rights and workplace equality and was a great commercial success.
Forty-four years later, Jane Fonda remains a fun and outspoken presence on the red carpet. The 86-year-old has recently beaten breast cancer, osteoporosis, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She’s also appeared in several recent films, like Book Club and 80 for Brady , and documentaries, like Jane Fonda in Five Acts and The Greatest Love Story Never Told .
Lily Tomlin recently lent her voice as Aunt May to the critically acclaimed animated movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse . In 2022, the now-84-year-old received the Peabody Award for Career Achievements. In 2024, the Library of Congress chose Tomlin’s 1971 album This Is a Recording for the National Recording Registry.
Dolly Parton announced that she would no longer tour regularly in 2022. Since then, the 78-year-old has performed occasionally.
