It has never been easy to be a woman in Hollywood, an industry long shaped by unrealistic standards and harsh expectations, but Sally Field has spent decades quietly and steadily defying those rules. Best known for her unforgettable performances in films such as Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Steel Magnolias, Field has earned a place as one of the most respected actresses of her generation. Yet some of her most powerful and meaningful work may lie not only in the roles she played, but in the way she has navigated ageism, public criticism, and deeply personal challenges with remarkable honesty, dignity, and grace. Now 78 years old, Field still radiates the warmth, sincerity, and inner strength that first made audiences fall in love with her, even as she continues to face harsh and often unfair comments about her appearance in an industry obsessed with youth. Continue reading…