This Girl Was Told She Was ‘Not Pretty Enough’ for Film Yet She Won 2 Oscars & Raised Sons Following in Her Footsteps
From humble beginnings to a dazzling legacy, this girl defied the doubters who once told her she wasn’t “pretty enough” for the film industry. With two Oscars under her belt, she not only conquered Hollywood but also nurtured three talented sons who followed in her footsteps.
The actress from a video dated September 18, 2018 | Source: youtube.com/@ABCNews
This celebrated actress, director, and writer has a life story that’s as captivating as the roles she’s portrayed on screen. Born on November 6, 1946, in Pasadena, California, she was the youngest of two children born to an actress mother.
Growing up in a family deeply entwined with show business, her journey into the limelight was not always smooth. Her parents went through a divorce, and her mother later married an actor and stuntman who then became the girl’s stepfather.
Actress’ mother and stepfather from a video dated September 18, 2018 | Source: youtube.com/@ABCNews
He was known for his strict discipline and expected unwavering obedience from the young girl and her siblings. Frequent clashes between mother and stepfather cast a shadow over the household, affecting the children deeply. But for her, extracurricular activities at school offered a lifeline. As she once said:
“I’d landed in the drama department, and it just kind of saved me.”
The actress, her mother, and siblings from a video dated September 18, 2018 | Source: youtube.com/@ABCNews
The Birth of a Star
After graduating from high school, she embarked on an acting journey that would lay the foundation for her remarkable film and television career. Her first big break came in the form of the television series “Gidget,” debuting in 1965. At just 18 years old, Sally Field played the leading role of Gidget, a spirited teenager on a quest for fun alongside her best friend Larue.
Sally Field playing Gidget during the first season of “Gidget” in 1965 | Source: Getty Images