Sally Field hated 'The Flying Nun' role

Sally Field, now 79, has shared her strong aversion to her role in the popular 1960s television series, 'The Flying Nun.' She recently stated in an interview that she "hated doing The Flying Nun so much," finding the character of a nun to be entirely at odds with her own identity and the cultural climate of the 1960s.

At 18 and 19 years old, Field was exploring her own identity and sexuality, which she felt was incompatible with playing a nun. She also mentioned having personal issues with religion due to her father's Catholic background. Despite her initial reluctance, her stepfather, who worked in the film industry, pressured her to accept the role after her previous show, 'Gidget,' was cancelled.

Field's stepfather warned her against being overly selective, suggesting that refusing the part could jeopardize her future acting career. Reflecting on the situation, Field later admitted she wasn't mature enough at the time to stand her ground and refuse the role, though she considered it a successful part of her career.