Who are the Famous Janes?

Here’s a list of famous individuals named Jane, across a variety of fields such as entertainment, literature, and activism:

Actresses

1. Jane Fonda
   • Acclaimed actress, activist, and fitness icon, known for films like Klute, 9 to 5, and Grace and Frankie.
2. Jane Seymour
   • Actress famous for her roles in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and the James Bond film Live and Let Die.
3. Jane Krakowski
   • Actress and singer, known for her roles in 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

Writers

4. Jane Austen
   • Iconic English novelist, renowned for works such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma.
5. Jane Goodall
   • Renowned primatologist and anthropologist, best known for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees.

Activists

6. Jane Jacobs
   • Urban theorist and activist, famous for her influential work on cities and urban planning, especially in The Death and Life of Great American Cities.

Others

7. Jane Addams
   • Social reformer and founder of Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago, and a leader in the American social work movement.

These Janes have left lasting legacies in their respective fields, shaping culture, literature, activism, and science.