Bridget Fonda makes rare public appearance on 58th birthday

Bridget Fonda made her first public appearance in years on her 58th birthday.

Some of the former actress' last roles were in 2001 with Jet Li in "Kiss of the Dragon" and in the 2002 TV Mini-Series, "Snow Queen," per her IMDb.  Former Hollywood actress Bridget Fonda is spotted publicly for the first time in over 12 years. (SplashNews.com) Some of the former actress' last roles were in 2001 with Jet Li in "Kiss of the Dragon" and 2002's TV Mini-Series, "Snow Queen," per her IMDb.  (SplashNews.com) As she turns 58 years old, the daughter of Peter Fonda is seen running errands near her California home. (SplashNews.com) She was spotted driving her 17- year-old son Oliver. (SplashNews.com) Fonda's last official public appearance was at the 2009 "Inglourious Basterds" Los Angeles movie premiere. (SplashNews.com) Fonda reflected on her career and the potential connection between her success and her family name for a Movieline cover story back in 1993. (SplashNews.com) At the height of her illustrious movie career, she starred in 1990s box office hits "Single White Female" and "Jackie Brown." (SplashNews.com) She appeared in other films such as "The Godfather Part III," "Singles," "Point of No Return" and "It Could Happen to You." (SplashNews.com) She reportedly quit acting to start a family with her husband, composer and Oingo Boingo lead singer Danny Elfman. (SplashNews.com) The couple lives in an upscale suburb that is home to many celebrities. (SplashNews.com) Fonda made her first appearance on screen in her father's film ‘Easy Rider’ in 1969. (SplashNews.com) The actress was only five years old at the time. (SplashNews.com) Her grandfather is Henry Fonda and her aunt is Jane Fonda. (SplashNews.com) Besides acting, Fonda studied at NYU. (SplashNews.com) She also studied at Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. (SplashNews.com)

Following the release of the Hallmark project "Snow Queen," Fonda was in a car crash in 2003 that led to a back injury, according to Closer Weekly. She got married the same year and started her family, which, per the outlet, some believe contributed to her decision to retire from acting. 

She tied the knot with husband Danny Elfman. The two share a 17-year-old son, Oliver.