These days, it’s hard to find a celebrity who hasn’t undergone cosmetic surgery, especially considering the demands placed on prominent women. Even at the age of 76, Sally Field has managed to withstand the most of the challenges that come with being a woman in Hollywood.
We adore Sally Field’s roles in films such as Steel Magnolias and Forrest Gump. However, some of her best work is not on screen; rather, it’s in the ways she combats ageism in her field.
Sally Field originally rose to fame for her roles in television series such as Gidget and The Flying Nun. She was born in Pasadena, California, in 1946.
The now 76-year-old star first gained notoriety as an actor and activist, moving quickly from television to the big screen.
She starred in numerous beloved movies, such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Forrest Gump, Norma Rae, and Smokey and the Bandit.
The actress accepted the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2023 and graciously spoke about her remarkable and illustrious career.
In her short career, Field has already been nominated for two Tony Awards, won two Academy Awards, garnered two BAFTA Film Award nominations, won three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, and won two SAG Awards, including her most recent Life Achievement Award.
An ardent activist, Field is thought to be gifted and timeless. Her modest acceptance speech for the SAG Achievement Award helped to clarify her nuanced acting career.