At 78, Sally Field’s Truthful Reflections Are Striking a Chord with Audiences

More Than a Co‑Star: A Relationship with History

To understand why the comment landed so strongly, it’s important to remember that Field and Reynolds were more than just co‑stars — they were a high‑profile Hollywood couple whose romance was widely reported in the late 1970s.

The two first met on the set of Smokey and the Bandit in 1977, a film that became one of the highest‑grossing movies of the year.

They continued to work together in several films and dated for about five years, becoming one of the most famous couples in Hollywood at the time.

Their chemistry on screen made them a fan favorite — but what audiences saw in publicity photos and interviews was only part of the story. Continue reading…