Sally Field Celebrates 80th Birthday with Instagram Post

Sally Field, recognized for her exceptional talent and achievements, turned 80 on Friday, Nov. 6. The two-time Oscar and four-time Emmy winner chose to celebrate this momentous occasion by sharing a playful Instagram post.

In the photo, Field appeared relaxed, dressed comfortably in her kitchen. She held a wine bottle in one hand and an empty wine glass in the other, smiling at the camera. Her witty caption read, “So far, 80 feels like 79…but with a lot more wine.”

The Instagram post garnered affectionate comments from fellow celebrities. Andy Cohen expressed his admiration by writing, “Happy birthday to the best neighbor I ever had ❤️.” Barry Jenkins referred to her as “QUEEN.” Other notable figures such as Carrie Preston, Ross Mathews, and Bonnie Hunt also extended their birthday wishes.

Sally Field’s former co-star, Julia Roberts, added to the celebrations by posting a heartfelt message on Instagram Stories. Accompanied by a photo from a stage appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Roberts wrote, “Happy Birthday to the shining light @sallyfield ✨✨✨✨✨ A beautiful human and unbeatable potty mouth! I love you 💘.”

Field’s son, Sam Greisman, also paid tribute to his mother on her birthday. He shared a nostalgic image from the 6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in March 2000. In his message, Sam expressed gratitude, saying, “Happy 80th birthday mom! Thanks for supporting gay rights by always taking me to my favorite award shows!”

Sally Field raised three sons. She shares Sam, 38, with ex-husband Alan Greisman. Her sons Peter, 56, and Eli, 54, are with Steven Craig, whom she was married to from 1968 to 1975. Her marriage to Alan lasted from 1984 to 1994.

Field’s illustrious career spans decades, starting in the 1960s with her role in Gidget. She gained significant recognition with roles in The Singing Nun and Norma Rae, the latter earning her an Oscar in 1979. She clinched another Oscar for her work in Places in the Heart in 1984.

Her television work is equally impressive, with Emmy wins for Sybil, ER, and Brothers & Sisters. Recently, she claimed her fourth Emmy for her performance in the Netflix movie Remarkably Bright Creatures.