Being a woman in Hollywood has never been easy, and Sally Field has spent decades quietly challenging many of the industry’s unspoken rules. At 78, the acclaimed actress continues to inspire—not only through her iconic performances, but through her honesty about aging, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Audiences around the world admire Field for her work in classics such as Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Steel Magnolias. Yet some of her most meaningful contributions have come off-screen, as she speaks openly about ageism, unrealistic beauty standards, and the pressure placed on women to look a certain way.
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