Sally Field says Burt Reynolds tried to control her career and didn't want her to do "Norma Rae," the film role that earned her first Oscar.

Field tells PEOPLE Nicholson quietly helped her during a period in her career where she couldn’t book auditions

Sally Field bonds with an octopus in Netflix's "Remarkably Bright Creature" (streaming now). She's equally close with her furry friend at home.

Sally Field has revealed how acting became her escape from the "rage" and trauma she carried after allegedly enduring childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, RadarOnline. com can reveal.

The Oscar winner and star of Netflix's 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' shares stories from over six decades in Hollywood

During an interview with People published on May 9, Field, 79, spoke about the difficulty she faced following the fantasy sitcom The Flying Nun. The show starred Field as Sister Bertrille, a petite nun who could fly with the help of strong winds catching her wing-like religious headwear.

The "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Norma Rae" star opened up about the part she'll never play.

Field and Whoopi Goldberg shared laughs over the film, which celebrates its 35th anniversary later this month, while on 'The View'

Sally Field's Summer Day Fruit Cobbler is an easy, versatile dessert using simple, seasonal ingredients. The recipe works with any summer fruit, making it a creative way to enjoy peaches, berries or cherries. A 6-by-10-inch dish is ideal, but an 8-by-8-inch or 1-liter dish works as a modern substitute.

Sally Field says her former partner Burt Reynolds pushed her to pass on her Oscar-winning role in 'Norma Rae,' even throwing the script at her: 'He wanted to control me'

The actress stars opposite Lewis Pullman in the Netflix film adaptation of Shelby van Pelt’s bestselling novel