At the age of  78, actress Sally Field continues to serve as an inspiration —not only through her memorable performances in Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Steel Magnolias—but also through her determination to resist Hollywood’s beauty norms.

Field gained prominence in the 1960s with her role in Gidget, subsequently receiving recognition for her compelling performances in Sybil and Norma Rae, the latter of which earned her an Academy Award.

Her memoir disclosed personal challenges, including abuse from her stepfather, and highlighted the support she received from fellow actors during the early stages of her career. Field has embrace d the process of aging, stating in a 2016 interview with Good Housekeeping that she prefers to age naturally instead of resorting to cosmetic surgery. “I see myself on TV and think, ‘Oh, I wish that weren’t happening to my neck,’” she remarked, but emphasized that she opts for acceptance rather than vanity.