Personal Details
- Born: November 6, 1946
- Nationality: American
- Birthplace: Pasadena, California
- Was married twice and has three sons.
- Her mother, Margaret Field, was also an actress.
- She has spoken openly about overcoming professional and personal obstacles during her early career.
Professional Details
- Two-time Academy Award-winning actress with a career spanning more than six decades.
- Became a television star through sitcoms including Gidget and The Flying Nun.
- Successfully transitioned from television comedy into serious dramatic roles.
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Norma Rae (1979).
- Won a second Oscar for Places in the Heart (1984).
- Major films include Steel Magnolias, Mrs. Doubtfire, Forrest Gump, Not Without My Daughter, Lincoln and Hello, My Name Is Doris.
- Played Mary Todd Lincoln in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, earning another Academy Award nomination.
- On television, she has appeared in productions including Brothers & Sisters, ER and Maniac.
- Known for emotionally powerful performances and an ability to portray both vulnerability and strength.
- One of the most respected American actresses of her generation.
