Sally Field Highlights First Amendment on Television Appearance

Actress Sally Field praised the First Amendment during a television interview, emphasizing the significance of free speech amid political tension. Field recalled memorizing a passage in seventh grade: ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of the people peacefully to assemble.’

Appearing on CBS’s ’60 Minutes’, the acclaimed actress expressed what the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment represents personally. ‘At the time, I barely understood its importance, but nearly 67 years later, I grasp it clearly,’ she stated.

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Sally Field’s support for the Constitution stands out in Hollywood, where many often criticize U.S. policies. Recently, after Renée Nicole Good’s death in a Minneapolis immigration operation in January 2026, the entertainment industry responded with emphasis on immigration discourse. Well-known figures like Mark Ruffalo, Wanda Sykes, Natasha Lyonne, and Jean Smart wore pins at the Golden Globes, reading ‘Be Good’ and ‘ICE Out’, commemorating Good.

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Mark Ruffalo was seen wearing a ‘be Good’ pin during the Golden Globes ceremony. Field repeated her support for everyone’s right to express themselves, acknowledging that the First Amendment safeguards such actions. ‘I can speak, create a sign, and join protests without fear,’ she mentioned. Field further stressed the need to protect democracy, stressing ‘We the People’ in the Constitution. She expressed faith in the Constitution’s resilience and the strength of individuals.

Renowned for her wide-ranging career, Field received two Academy Awards for Best Actress for ‘Norma Rae’ (1979) and ‘Places in the Heart’ (1984). Her other notable works include ‘Forrest Gump’, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’, and her Oscar-nominated role in ‘Lincoln’.

Fox News Digital sought comment from Field’s representatives.

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