The Life of Old Hollywood Everyman Henry Fonda

In 1961, he and Afdera Franchetti ended their marriage. The divorce brought to a close a relationship that had drawn interest because of the combination of Hollywood celebrity and European aristocracy. By this point, he had already experienced several major changes in his personal life.

Following the divorce, he continued focusing on his acting career while maintaining relationships with his children. The early 1960s represented another transitional moment for him personally, as his professional life remained active while his private life continued to shift.