Sally Field, an iconic Hollywood figure with a six-decade career, showcased her talent in films and TV, also directing. Born in 1946 in Pasadena, California, to actress Margaret Field, her stepfather was actor Jock Mahoney. Debuting in TV shows like “Gidget” and “The Flying Nun,” Field later gained acclaim in “Sybil” and diverse movies like “Smokey and the Bandit” and “Forrest Gump.” She returned to TV triumphantly, solidifying her icon status.

In her 2018 memoir, “In Pieces,” Field bravely disclosed enduring alleged sexual abuse by Mahoney at 14. She shared encounters with abusive relationships in Hollywood. On “Watch What Happens Live,” Field revealed her “worst” on-screen kiss was with ex-lover Burt Reynolds, citing his excessive “drooling.” Their tumultuous relationship, explored in Reynolds’ memoir, ended in 1982, with a 30-year estrangement until Reynolds’ 2018 death. Field acknowledged their bond but didn’t attend his funeral.

Sally Field’s journey, marked by success and challenges, unveils a complex Hollywood narrative.