In her posthumous Netflix interview for the series Famous Last Words, released October 3, 2025, shortly after her death on October 1 at age 91, renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall delivered candid critiques of figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk while emphasizing hope amid global darkness. Recorded in March 2025 with producer Brad Falchuk under strict confidentiality—aired only after her passing—the 55-minute episode captures Goodall’s reflections on life, death, and humanity’s role in nature, blending humor, regret, and a call to action. When asked about disliked individuals, she quipped about sending them on Musk’s spaceships to his envisioned planet, naming Trump, his supporters, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Benjamin Netanyahu as passengers, with Musk as “host.” This echoed her prior Trump-chimpanzee dominance comparisons from 2016 and 2022 interviews.

Goodall’s legacy stems from her 1960 Gombe Stream chimpanzee studies, where she observed tool use and social structures, challenging human-animal divides and advancing ethology. Founding the Jane Goodall Institute in 1977, she championed community-led conservation like TACARE, protecting habitats while addressing poverty. Roots & Shoots, launched in 1991, empowers youth globally for environmental and humanitarian projects. A UN Messenger of Peace, she authored books like The Book of Hope (2022), advocating veganism and initiatives like Trillion Trees.

The interview, part of Netflix’s Famous Last Words—based on Denmark’s Det Sidste Ord—features unedited final messages post-death. Goodall addressed the camera: “Don’t lose hope… You have it in your power to make a difference,” urging action against apathy in “dark times.” She discussed death as an “adventure,” hoping reunions with loved ones and chimps like David Greybeard.

Critics praised her fearlessness, with Falchuk noting her humor and joy. Tributes from Biden, who awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025, and Attenborough highlighted her impact. Her chimp dominance insights framed Trump as an aggressive alpha, criticizing his Paris Accord exit. Musk’s attacks on Netflix amid her release added irony.

Goodall’s hope message endures through JGI and Roots & Shoots, inspiring generations amid crises. Her final words reaffirm individual agency: “Your life does matter.”