Vanessa Vadim Biography
Vanessa Vadim is a popular French-American film director who rose to fame as the daughter of celebrated American actress Jane Fonda. She has made a name for herself by doing various short documentaries and shows like the Vivement Dimanche Prochain for French TV and The Quilts of Gee’s Bend. Vadim’s other high-profile siblings are Christian Vadim, Nathalie Vadim, Troy Garity, and Vania Plemiannikov.
Vadim is of French and American nationality. She was born in Boulogne-Bilancourt in Paris but grew up in the United States. Vadim finished her high school and middle school education in her mother’s hometown. She then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in cinematography and theatre arts from Brown University based in Providence.
Vadim began her career immediately after graduation. She was the director and cinematographer for a famous docu-series called The Quilts of Gee’s Ben back in 2002. Vanessa gained fame and popularity for the success of this particular documentary. In 2018, Vadim then went on to produce her mother’s docu-series known as Jane Fonda in Five Arts which gained national recognition. Her other famous docu-series is known as Blue Is Beautiful. She also gained popularity after ending her relationship with a famous film producer named Matt Arnett.
Vanessa Vadim Age | Birthday
How old is Jane Fonda’s Daughter? Vanessa is 55 years old as of 2023. She was born on September 23, 1968, in Paris, France but grew up in Los Angeles, California, United States. In addition, Jane celebrates her birthday on September 23rd every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Libra.
Vanessa Vadim Height
How tall is Vanessa Vadim? Vadim stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m). She also weighs approximately 62 to 65 Kilograms. Additionally, her other body measurements are 34-29-37 inches. Vadim’s hair color is dark brown and her eye color is blue.
Vanessa Vadim Parents
Vadim was born as the daughter of a famous Hollywood actress, Jane Fonda (mother), and her ex-husband Roger Vadum. Jane Fonda is also a former fashion model who has received various awards and accolades including the British Academy Film Awards and seven Golden Globes awards. She is known for her roles in TV series and movies like Sunday in New York, Cat Ballou, and Barefoot in the Park.
Vadim’s father on the other hand is a French film director who got married to Fonda back in December 1965. However, Vadim’s parents separated due to unknown reasons back on August 14, 1965.
She has around five half-siblings from her parents’ second marriages.
Vanessa Vadim Wedding | Husband
Is Vanessa Vadim Married? Vadim is currently married to her husband, Paul Waggoner. The two lovers met just a few years after she parted ways with her ex-boyfriend Matt Arnett. Eventually, they exchanged vows in a private wedding ceremony held back in early 2000. The couple resides in California and they have no kids at the moment.
Vanessa Vadim Vermont
According to our findings, Vanessa owns a number of properties in Vermont. She also runs a couple of businesses in the area. Her mother Fonda, also owns a lot of properties in Vermont and she even comes to Vermont for vacations and sales during the holidays.
Vanessa Vadim Troy Garity
Troy Garity is a well-known film actor from Los Angeles, California. He rose to fame for his roles in films and TV Series like Soldier’s Girl, Barbershop 1 &2, Eichman, and Bandits. Garity was romantically linked to Vanessa but the two never dated before. Troy is Vanessa’s Half sibling.
Vanessa Vadim’s Net Worth
Vadim has an estimated net worth of around $5 million USD. Her main source of income is her career as a film producer and the number of properties she has received from her mother Jane Fonda.