Sally Field, renowned for her portrayals of matriarchal characters, began her career in the short-lived show “Gidget” in 1965. This early role set her on the path to Hollywood success. Field’s tumultuous upbringing, marked by a difficult relationship with her stepfather, led her to audition for an acting workshop at Columbia Pictures as an escape. She later starred in the sitcom “The Flying Nun” from 1967 to 1970, playing Sister Bertrille.

After honing her acting skills at the Actors Studio, Field achieved recognition for her role in the 1976 film “Sybil.” Her big breakthrough came as a union organizer in the drama “Norma Rae” in 1979, earning her an Academy Award. Throughout her life, Field navigated two divorces and romantic relationships, finding contentment in her life as it is. In a 2016 interview, she gracefully embraced her aging process, declaring, “I’m an old woman. 70 is old, and that’s OK.”