On Wednesday, September 4, Sally Field, known for her Academy Award-winning performances, made a rare public appearance near her Los Angeles home.
The 77-year-old actress was seen walking her dog Dash in her Malibu neighborhood. She kept her look casual with cropped white pants, a blue and white striped button-down shirt over a navy T-shirt, and a blue wide-brimmed sun hat for sun protection.
Field is rumored to be considering a role in Netflix’s adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures, marking a potential return to the big screen
Although Field has mostly stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, she is rumored to be considering a role in Remarkably Bright Creatures, a film adaptation of the Shelby Van Pelt novel, which will be released on Netflix.
Even though she leads a quieter life with her family, Field remains well-known for her roles in television series like Gidget, The Flying Nun, and The Girl with Something Extra. She transitioned to film in 1962 with Moon Pilot and went on to star in iconic movies such as Smokey and the Bandit, Steel Magnolias, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Forrest Gump.
Her career extended into the new millennium with a unique role on NBC’s ER, which earned her an Emmy. She also played the matriarch of the Walker family in ABC’s Brothers and Sisters and portrayed Mary Todd Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln.
Director Steven Spielberg praised Field, stating, “As an actor, she defied being typecast and broke through barriers to secure major roles in remarkable films and television. Her perseverance and good taste have allowed her to thrive in a changing culture and achieve a distinguished place in history.”
Field boasts numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Actress. Reflecting on her first Oscar win for Norma Rae in 1980, she admitted, “It was so overwhelming that I barely registered it. I was on autopilot just trying to get through it.”
She also addressed the often-misquoted line from her acceptance speech, “You like me. You really, really like me,” saying it makes her “want to punch them in the nose.” Field added, “What mattered to me was that I had achieved something at that moment.
Many people who criticize don’t understand the challenges of being a performer and facing public scrutiny. They are merely spectators, not participants in the arena.”
