Sally Field's performance in this scene from Steel Magnolias reminds you why she's one of the greatest actors Hollywood has ever seen. | Netflix

Happy 79th Birthday to the legendary Sally Field, an actress whose career has gracefully spanned over six decades. Born on November 6, 1946, in Pasadena, California, Field began her journey in Hollywood as a fresh-faced television star before becoming one of the most respected performers in American film history. Her early fame came from the hit sitcom Gidget (1965–1966), where she charmed audiences as the cheerful surfing teenager. She continued with The Flying Nun (1967–1970), a show that made