Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin weren’t born as feminist icons, they each found their way to the movement via different paths and at different parts of their lives. Watch Lily and Jane in their new film, “Moving On,” which opens in theaters on March 17th. | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Lily Tomlin as Ernestine singing "Flashdance" | Flashback Comedy Videos

Lily Tomlin as telephone operator Ernestine "Mr. Vedel" | Flashback Comedy Videos

Lily Tomlin on how she developed her popular character Ernestine the telephone operator for the sketch comedy series “Laugh-In.” Interview conducted by Michael Kantor for “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009). | American Masters