American actress Sally Field, known for her role as Forrest Gump's mother, celebrates her eightieth birthday

Sally Field, an acclaimed American actress and director, celebrates her 80th birthday on November 6. She is a two-time Oscar winner for her performances in "Norma Rae" and "Places in the Heart." Field began her career in the 1960s and gained fame with her Emmy-winning role in "Sybil." She has portrayed various strong maternal figures in films and won an Emmy for her role in "ER." Recently, she became the oldest woman to win an Emmy for a miniseries or TV movie for "Remarkably Bright Creatures." Field is also known for her activism for LGBTQ rights.