Sally Field has always had that rare mix of talent, warmth, and quiet strength — the kind of presence that made America fall in love with her decades ago. At 78, she’s still sharp, funny, and disarmingly honest, the type of woman who can sit on a talk show and casually drop a truth bomb that sends everyone into hysterics. And that’s exactly what she did when she recently revisited one of Hollywood’s most beloved eras — her years as a leading lady, a rising icon, and, yes, a heartbreaker.
During a lively appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, a caller reminded Field of something she had said years ago: that her best on-screen kiss came from none other than James Garner, her co-star in the 1985 romantic drama Murphy’s Romance. Garner charmed audiences with his soft-spoken warmth, and clearly Field felt that same ease on set. So the caller took the natural next step — if Garner was the best, who was the worst?
Field didn’t hesitate. She didn’t soften it. She didn’t dodge.
“This is going to shock you,” she warned, pausing just long enough to build suspense. “Burt Reynolds.”
Even Andy Cohen froze for a beat, eyebrows up, waiting to see if she was joking. She wasn’t.
