Sally Field has disclosed details about her relationship with her longtime partner, Burt Reynolds.
In an upcoming book titled “50 Oscar Nights” by Dave Karger, Field shares that Reynolds was envious of her growing fame following her performance in the 1979 movie, “Norma Rae,” as reported by People magazine.
Field remembered expressing her desire to attend the Cannes Film Festival in solidarity with the film, but Reynolds did not show support.
He remarked, “You don’t believe you will win anything, do you?”
according to a snippet shared by People.
Recalling her experience, Field mentioned that Reynolds displayed unkind behavior towards her during that period.
She further revealed that Reynolds declined to accompany her to the 1980 Oscars Awards.
The actress found herself in a dilemma when she realized she did not have a date for the 52nd Academy Awards.
Eventually, Field attended the event with actor David Steinberg and his former spouse, Judy.
Reflecting on the evening, Field expressed, “Then David said, ‘Well, for God’s sakes, we’ll take you.’ He and Judy made it a big celebration.
They picked me up in a limousine and had champagne in the car.
They made it just wonderful fun.”
Field emerged victorious at the Oscars, winning the best actress award.
She later secured another Oscar in 1985 for her role in “Places in the Heart.”
Following their initial meeting on the set of “Smokey and the Bandit,” Reynolds and Field maintained an intermittent romantic relationship.
This is not the first instance where Sally Field has spoken publicly about her association with Burt.
The actor passed away in September 2018 due to a heart attack.
In December 2022, Field disclosed that her least favorite on-screen kissing partner throughout her extensive acting career was none other than the iconic figure with whom she had a relationship.
During an appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,” Field hesitated momentarily before revealing, “It’s Burt Reynolds.”
Her revelation elicited surprise among the audience and host, Andy Cohen, as well as guest star Idina Menzel.
Reynolds and Field shared several on-screen kisses in the movie “Smokey and the Bandit” in 1977, where Reynolds played the Bandit and Field portrayed Carrie.
Cohen, referencing their relationship from 1976 to 1980, asked about their dating status during those on-screen moments.
Field commented that kissing was not one of Reynolds’ strengths.
Before his passing in 2018 at the age of 82, Reynolds acknowledged that Field was his enduring love.
“My years with Burt never leave my mind.
He will be in my history and my heart for as long as I live,” stated Field back then.
