Nowadays, it’s uncommon to see a celebrity without work on their resume, especially for prominent women who frequently face a great deal of pressure. Being a woman in Hollywood is challenging, yet even at 76, Sally Field has broken most of the “rules” that have been set.
In movies like Forrest Gump and Steel Magnolias, Sally Field excels. Her personal strategy for combating ageism in her career, rather than her performance onscreen, is some of our favorite work from her.
Sally Field, who was born in Pasadena, California, in 1946, first became well-known through television shows like Gidget and The Flying Nun.