SALLY FIELD, 76, CALLED ‘UGLY’ AFTER DECIDING TO AGE NATURALLY – SHE FOUND JOY IN BEING A GRANDMA OF 5 LIVING IN OCEAN-VIEW HOUSE

Actress Sally Field, renowned for her maternal roles, gained early fame through the TV sitcom “Gidget” and later soared to success with diverse roles in Hollywood.
Despite a challenging childhood, marked by her stepfather’s influence, acting became Field’s escape route, leading her to audition for Columbia Pictures’ acting workshop.
Transitioning from sitcoms to drama, Field’s role in the TV series “The Flying Nun” and subsequent enrollment at Actors Studios in 1973 marked a turning point in her career.

Her breakthrough came with the 1979 film “Norma Rae,” earning her an Academy Award.
Field’s personal life saw two divorces. Her first marriage to high school sweetheart Steven Craig ended in 1975 after seven years, and a subsequent relationship with Burt Reynolds concluded in 1984.

Her second marriage to film producer Alan Greisman lasted from 1984 to 1994.
While facing a stagnant period in her career and love life, Field experienced a resurgence with an Oscar nomination for her role in “Lincoln” and subsequent TV and film projects.

She expressed contentment with her single life, emphasizing her love for family and close Hollywood friends like Tom Hanks.