The Oscar-winning actress is unfazed by comments about aging, taking pride in her appearance and in the lessons she has gained with time.
Sally Field amazed fans with her timeless beauty as she joined Hall of Fame inductee Henry Winkler and Sarah Paulson at the Television Academy’s 27th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony, held at JW Marriott LA Live on Saturday, August 16, in Los Angeles.
Winkler shared a cheerful selfie of the trio on X, flashing a wide smile while standing between Field and Paulson. He captioned it, “Surrounded by brilliance!! Wha a night @MsSarahPaulson @sally_field wowed [sic].”
While fans were thrilled to see the three together, it was Field’s stunning appearance that drew the most admiration. One admirer kept it simple, writing, “Sally Field and Dawn Wells, the prettiest actresses ever.”
Another couldn’t hold back their amazement, gushing, “Sally Field is still gorgeous my god, that women doesn’t age. Gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️ [sic].”
Excitement bubbled over from one fan who declared, “Doesn’t Sally Field look incredible!!!” Someone else shared their appreciation, “Sally Field still looks great!” And one admirer summed it up with heartfelt praise, “Sally, you look magnificent!”
Fans have followed Field since her teenage debut in 1965’s “Gidget,” watching her build a six-decade career as one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. Over the years, she has chosen to age naturally, something she once explained in a 2009 interview when she revealed that she had never undergone cosmetic surgery.
Still, the 78-year-old admitted, “I see myself on TV, and I say, ‘Oh, I wish that weren’t happening to my neck. And your face is falling down, and your eyes are so puffy.'”
However, when Field sees women who have undergone plastic surgery, she often feels a sense of disappointment. She has noted that many of them were strikingly beautiful in their youth, but altering their appearance later in life seems to her like a denial of who they are now.
In 2024, Field continued to take pride in who she is, noting that she has moved past people-pleasing. She explained that society often pushes the idea that aging is something to be ashamed of, but she has come to see that belief as completely unfounded.
While Field finds joy in growing older, she also recognizes that the industry that made her a star does not share the same appreciation for aging women. When asked about her thoughts on ageism in Hollywood, she admitted that the reality of it is discouraging.
“There’s just so few real stories written about women of any age, but certainly, certainly as you get older it gets less and less and less and less and less. And it’s usually women who are looking for a man. There are so many other stories you could have told,” she noted.
The raw and earnest introspection Field exhibits echoes the candid tone of her 2018 memoir “In Pieces.” She reflected that aging naturally brings a process of gathering the lessons life has taught and sorting through them.
To Field, time has become a way of holding on to the truths that matter most as the years ahead grow fewer than those already lived. Here’s a look at how the actress’s appearance has evolved over the years.
1965
Sally Field at 19, starring in the ABC TV series “Gidget,” radiates youthful confidence as she poses in a swimsuit, hands on her waist and a glorious smile lighting up her face.
1970
A close-up of a young Sally Field in New York captures her in her twenties, her gentle smile and radiant eyes reflecting a beauty that was both refined and full of youthful charm.
1976
Sally Field as Sybil on “The Big Event,” wearing minimal makeup with her hair parted at the center. Even in the look of the character, her beauty shines through.
1979
Sally Field at the Cannes Film Festival during the presentation of “Norma Rae.” She beams with a wide smile that highlights her chubby cheeks, while her eyes reveal a playful charm.
1985
Just shy of her 40s, Sally Field poses in Hollywood with the Oscar she won for “Places in the Heart.” Her glowing complexion and flawless makeup make her look so beautiful. Her elegant black gown also draws attention to her delicate collarbones.
1991
Sally Field, wearing nude lipstick that complements her skin tone, is captured mid-laughter in a striking headshot. In her mid 40s, the fine lines near her eyes and the definition of her cheekbones are visible, yet her beauty remains as magnificent as ever.
1995
Sally Field at the American Film Institute’s tribute to Steven Spielberg at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. She wears a black dress paired with a pearl necklace, smiling warmly at the camera, her cheeks now more defined compared to her younger years.
2000
Sally Field, now in her 50s, attends the Los Angeles premiere of “Beautiful” at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The gentle marks of time show on her face with faint wrinkles beginning to form, yet her bright smile continues to shine.
2006
Sally Field on the red carpet at Wadsworth Theatre in Los Angeles, California, for Eve Ensler’s “The Good Body” opening night benefit for V-Day. She pairs varying shades of green with her signature pearl necklace, and though her eyes reflect the passage of time, her beauty still shines through.
2010
In her 60s, Sally Field seems to carry a renewed radiance in the comfort of her age. Photographed in a white suit, she arrives at the Crystal + Lucy Awards: A New Era at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California.
2015
Sally Field, embracing herself as she is with strands of white in her hair, arrives at the premiere of “Hello, My Name Is Doris” during the SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas.
2018
Sally Field, now wearing spectacles that add to her charm, attends the Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
2020
A screengrab captures Sally Field during the GCAPP EmPOWER Party & 25th Anniversary Virtual Event, her mostly gray hair symbolizing a new and graceful chapter in her life.
2022
Sally Field on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen,” looking effortlessly cool in a semi-formal black suit paired with sneakers and a white printed T-shirt, smiling gently at the camera.
2024
Sally Field, with gray hair and spectacles, presents a look much different from her younger years yet beams with a broad smile. She attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
At the same event, Sally Field poses with Samuel Greisman, wearing a gorgeous white dress paired with an elegant purse, completing her graceful look.
2025
Sally Field embraces the beauty of her 70s, appearing ageless with a warm smile as she waves at the Television Academy’s 27th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony at JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles, California.
At the same event, she poses with Viola Davis, who has just turned 60. The two women look stunning together, exuding elegance and ease as Viola embraces her.
A full shot captures Sally Field glowing in a dark blue dress with black stripes, accessorized with her signature pearl necklace. She strikes a graceful pose with her legs crossed and a beautiful smile lighting up her face.
