Nowadays, it’s unusual to see a celebrity without work on their résumé, particularly for well-known women who usually deal with a lot of pressure.
Even at the age of 76, Sally Field has disregarded most of the “rules” that have been established. Being a woman in Hollywood is difficult. Sally Field performs admirably in films like Forrest Gump and Steel Magnolias.
Some of our greatest work from her is not her acting onscreen, but rather her personal method for overcoming ageism in her career.
Sally Field, who was born in Pasadena, California, in 1946, first became well-known through television shows like Gidget and The Flying Nun.
The now-76-year-old actress and activist honed her acting skills and transitioned into the film industry shortly after beginning her television career.