The Hidden Controversies of Henry Fonda’s Life

As a kid, Jane believed that she was part of the reason for her mother’s death. She felt so incredibly guilty for not having visited her mother in the asylum when she needed her most. It wasn’t until decades later, when the institution that housed her mother discovered some secrets that Jane felt so sad for her mother’s past.

Jane found out that her mother, Frances Ford Seymour, had been a victim of sexual abuse since she was eight and had endured nine heartrending abortions. Upon uncovering her husband’s infidelity, Frances resorted to audacious tactics to recapture his attention. She’d unabashedly parade nude before him, crawling and pleading for dialogue. Jane’s eyes widened as she read this, a puzzle finally clicking into place.