Nowadays, it’s uncommon to run into a celebrity who hasn’t been to work, especially given the pressure that well-known women frequently experience. Being a woman in Hollywood is difficult, but Sally Field has defied most of the “rules” set down, even at 76.
We appreciate Sally Field’s roles in movies like Steel Magnolias and Forrest Gump. Her approach to overcoming ageism in her line of work, rather than on the screen, is where some of her best work can be found.