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Sally Field: Only One Movie with Burt Reynolds
7 May
Summary
- Field claims she only did one movie with Burt Reynolds.
- She described their relationship as complicated and frightening.
- Norma Rae role marked Field's independence from Reynolds.
Sally Field, 79, recently shared her perspective on her past relationship with Burt Reynolds, stating she only truly considers their 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" a joint project.
Field described her subsequent collaborations with Reynolds, including "Hooper" and "The End," as times she felt "stuck" due to their complicated, off-and-on five-year relationship. She noted that Reynolds' behavior sometimes mirrored that of her abusive stepfather.
The pivotal role in "Norma Rae," which earned Field her first Oscar, marked a turning point. Reynolds' opposition to her taking the role, coupled with his controlling behavior, prompted Field to assert her independence, ultimately leading to her departure from the relationship.
Field's success at the Cannes Film Festival premiere and her Oscar win for "Norma Rae" were significant milestones, further solidifying her career trajectory away from Reynolds' influence. The couple eventually parted ways for good in 1982.
