Sally Field
Sally Field is an American actress known for emotional range and everywoman appeal.
She won Academy Awards for *Norma Rae* (1979) and *Places in the Heart* (1984), the latter prompting her oft-quoted acceptance speech: You like me, you really like me!
Earlier known for television roles in *Gidget* and *The Flying Nun*, she later appeared in *Steel Magnolias*, *Forrest Gump*, and *Lincoln*.
- SybilFemale prophet of antiquity
- Steel MagnoliasSouthern women's friendship drama
- LincolnMidwestern state capital
- The Amazing Spider-ManMarvel's flagship arachnid publication
Forrest Gump · Mrs. Doubtfire · The End · Homeward Bound · Hooper
Academy's golden award
- Academy AwardTop Hollywood honor
- EmmyTelevision industry accolade
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
- SAG AwardActors' guild trophy
BAFTA · Best Actress · acceptance speech · nomination · winner · Cannes · ceremony · red carpet
- SybilFemale prophet of antiquity
- ERAcute care department
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- seriesOrdered set of related items
episode · season · primetime · ratings · miniseries · guest appearance · recurring role · network television
Pictorial screen symbol
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- role modelPerson others emulate
- influentialHaving considerable effect
inspiration · versatility · reinvention · longevity · respected · esteemed · venerated · acclaimed
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- Equal Rights AmendmentProposed constitutional sex-equality guarantee
- civil rightsGuaranteed individual legal protections
women's rights · health awareness · philanthropy · campaigner · causes · awareness
Norma Rae
- SybilFemale prophet of antiquity
- Steel MagnoliasSouthern women's friendship drama
- LincolnMidwestern state capital
Forrest Gump · Mrs. Doubtfire · The Amazing Spider-Man · The End · Homeward Bound · Hooper
Oscar
Academy's golden award
- Academy AwardTop Hollywood honor
- EmmyTelevision industry accolade
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
SAG Award · BAFTA · Best Actress · acceptance speech · nomination · winner · Cannes · ceremony · red carpet · recognition
Gidget
series · episode · season · primetime · ratings · miniseries · guest appearance · recurring role · network television · ABC
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Pictorial screen symbol
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- role modelPerson others emulate
influential · inspiration · versatility · reinvention · longevity · respected · esteemed · venerated · acclaimed · beloved
osteoporosis
Disease weakening skeletal structure
- spokespersonAuthorized representative communicator
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- Equal Rights AmendmentProposed constitutional sex-equality guarantee
civil rights · women's rights · health awareness · philanthropy · campaigner · causes · awareness
- 70s IconsFarrah Fawcett, John Travolta, Burt Reynolds, Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson
- Hollywood StarsBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie
- TV PioneersEd Sullivan, Lucille Ball, Johnny Carson, Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Murrow
- MemoiristsMaya Angelou, David Sedaris, Anne Frank, Elie Wiesel, Frederick Douglass
Sally FieldSharon Stone
Angelina Jolie · Madonna · Faye Dunaway · Glenn Close · Kathleen Turner
Sally FieldTilda Swinton
Glenn Close · Faye Dunaway · Anjelica Huston · Christopher Walken · Anthony Hopkins
Sally FieldGreta Garbo
Marlene Dietrich · Grace Kelly · Katharine Hepburn · enigmatic · aloof