Sally Field, 76, Says No to Plastic Surgery — And She’s Just Fine With That

In Hollywood, it’s rare to find a star who hasn’t done something to stay young. But Sally Field is different. She’s spent her whole career pushing back against ageism without ever going under the knife. And she’s still shining.

Sally first became famous in the 1960s with TV shows like Gidget and The Flying Nun. Later, she starred in big movies like Smokey and the Bandit, Norma Rae, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Forrest Gump. She’s not just a talented actress — she’s also stood up for herself and others, saying it’s okay to get older in an industry obsessed with looks..

Early life & rise to fame
Sally was born on November 6, 1946, in Pasadena, California. She got her start on TV shows that made her a star. Then she moved on to movies, winning fans all over the world.

Accolades & activism
Sally has won a lot: two Oscars, two Golden Globes, three Emmys, and many more awards. She was given the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. She’s also spoken up for women’s rights and gay rights, and she’s helped spread the word about bone health since she found out she has osteoporosis.

Happy to Age Naturally
Sally has never tried to hide her age. She kept her grey hair and didn’t get plastic surgery. In an old interview, she said she sometimes doesn’t like seeing her neck on TV, but she’d rather have wrinkles than a face that doesn’t look like her anymore.

In another interview, she said:

“I’m an old woman, 70 is old… I earned these wrinkles.”

At the 2023 SAG Awards, she showed up in a simple black dress with her grey hair and looked amazing. She told the crowd how grateful she was for her career and for still feeling alive when she acts.

During her 2023 SAG Lifetime Achievement speech, Field reaffirmed this philosophy:

“I’m a little white girl with a pug nose born in Pasadena… my fight – as hard as it was – was lightweight compared to some of yours … Acting … has always been about those few precious moments when I feel totally, utterly, sometimes dangerously alive.”

Why it matters
Hollywood still pressures women to look young. Many feel like they have to get surgery to keep working. Sally’s choice to stay natural shows that you don’t need to change yourself to have a long, great career. She’s proof that talent and being true to yourself matter most.

Sally Field is beautiful no matter her age—chiefly because she remains true to herself. What do you think about Sally’s choice to stay natural and let herself age?