In the early 2000s, her priorities began to shift. After a serious car accident in 2003, from which she physically recovered, she chose a more private direction. That same year, she married composer Danny Elfman. Soon after, motherhood reshaped her perspective, leading her to step away from the demands of Hollywood.
Instead of red carpets, Fonda focused on family, routine, and a quieter life. Over the years, she appeared only rarely in public, always on her own terms. In brief comments, she expressed contentment and no desire to return to acting. Now in her early sixties, Bridget Fonda continues to embrace the life she chose. Her journey reminds us that fulfillment doesn’t always mean staying visible—and that sometimes, stepping away is its own success.
