Sally Field reflects on her past in new memoir, 'In Pieces'

For the first time, the award-winning actress is sharing the truth about what she says was a childhood of dark uncertainties, including abuse at the hands of her stepfather.

[@streettalk4thesoul]

i just finished the book. very powerful and beautifully written. something they didn't mention is how candid sally is about her own shortcomings and poor choices (in consequence of the abuse she had survived) i applaud her in so bravely now sharing her story with all of us. 🖤

[@aprilchamberlain1677]

I love Sally Field! OMG I can't imagine what she went through. I didn't know she was in her early 70s, she doesn't look like it. One of my all-time favorite movies of hers is Not Without My Daughter. I love all of her movies but this one touched me when I was going through a rough time in my life. We love you Sally Field!!!

[@nicholasowens6118]

Love + mercy = grace

[@gboard7]

I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@Erectmygreenhouse]

Sally looks great! She was one of my first crushes when I was about 7 years old - nothing has changed. I still want a Trans Am, a cowboy hat and a Sally Field! I'm eastbound and down!

[@aprilchamberlain1677]

@@Erectmygreenhouse lol! Trans am, cowboy hat, and Sally field, now that would be awesome!

[@nikadavise-br9lx]

I always thought she had great sadness in her eyes..........so many generations of women..........so many unspeakable crimes..........................

[@nicholasowens6118]

compassion + love = empathy

[@unlimitedperseverance1706]

@AJ He didn't even say that I don't know what you're talkin about..

[@Teddybeardb85]

As someone who was abused , I can totally relate to the shame and feeling complicite and taking on the blame.

[@Nazaba09]

I find her a better actress than Meryl Streep.

[@Platinum907]

Natalie Zayas-Bazan, both are fabulous ... both too awesome to be compared.

[@Lubbylove89]

Oh, hands down. #facts

[@unprocessed_life]

I find Meryl Streep superficial. Not bad. Not worth hype.

[@jordan84]

They are both fabulous.

[@cece8095]

She’s definitely up there. I don’t think it’s necessary to compare bc we like them both. But I will say, Meryl Streep is the Dolly Parton of The Film Industry & Sally Field is the Barbara Streisand lol.. comparatively. They’re both trailblazers for different reasons. Meryl Streep showed she could be strong & feminine & literally play anything. And Sally Field fought against an entire industry of degrading men, type casting, constant disrespect, abuse etc & she still managed to end up with with her heel over the head of the Industry’s “male power”, with a profoundly impressive career to back her. Bless her heart. Theyre both icons.

[@arielklay23]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Sally for your brave honesty. Bravo!

[@nicholasowens6118]

Grace + forgiveness= gratitude

[@nicholasowens6118]

Gratitude= Gravity

[@gboard7]

I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@jessicadyer684]

I have always loved Sally Field. I'm sad to learn what she had to endure growing up at the hands of her step father but I'm also glad she is speaking out, confronted the abuse and has found peace with her own Mom. She now has a beautiful family of her own. What an amazing woman! An incredibly gifted actress who is so honest, humble and down to earth . I loved her in Steel Magnolias as M'Lynn but I cry every time rewatching it. ❤thank you Sally for your gift to the world. We love you.❤❤❤

[@truce1121]

Wow! I've always loved her as an actress but never knew about her childhood. Who the hell put thumbs down on this?

[@prd2bevgy]

I've always been a fan of Sally Field. She is a legend and truly a gifted actress.

[@gboard7]

I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@ald668]

She is helping many others.

[@stevefick3919]

Just finished reading, "In Pieces". What an amazing book. Love you Sally!

[@Octobersown_1019]

She aged so well. I’ve always had such a. Crush on Sally Field! Her smile is gorgeous!

[@SwampGas703]

What in tf . . . it seems like sexual predators outnumber normal human beings.

[@rwf1449]

for real

[@unprocessed_life]

before the 60s a man could beat his wife and it was normal. the bible is anti woman. Man = power

[@outinsider]

Now I want to read this. I am glad to hear that Sally Field has been open about the sexual abuse that many women encounter in their lifetimes, and Sally has stood for not only herself, but for every woman, and every marginalized person. There is truth to the saying "only the strong survive," but that isn't always talking about physical strength, but emotional strength. My favorite performances of Sally Field always reflect emotional strength to me. She isn't afraid to go beyond what people think she is limited to.

[@outinsider]

Reading the book now. Still glad she remains open and emotionally honest. But, oh, how she came to be and why....

[@gboard7]

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[@zyxmyk]

i've just watched several of her interviews on this subject and this is the best one.

[@suey8227]

it was so fantastic to listen to sally Field - She has a great take on life and alot of wisdom to offer others.

[@BMarPiano]

This was a good interview. Great book. Much respect for the actress, Sally Field.

[@choosexolove]

I just adore her. This interview, her honesty; a gift.

[@gboard7]

I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@kindnessplease9836]

I am in the middle of this biography now. Wonderful and eye opening. I have always loved her and wanted to be her. Kudos to her courage.

[@wilbertjamodovar323]

Wait, what? ... All I have to say she is a survivor.

[@nicholasowens6118]

Rebellion + forgiveness= propulsion

[@nicholasowens6118]

Propulsion= rapture concepts

[@patty-cf7jj]

It’s a shame. I read her book and she’s an Academy and Emmy Award winning actress, yet the impression of her that I came away with is that she has led a very lonely, angry, depressed life. She never mentioned one good friend, or any good relationship with a man, and described a very dysfunctional relationship with her mother. It’s a very sad book. Never be jealous of famous rich people. We never really know what their lives are like.

[@unprocessed_life]

You should never be jealous of anyone. Literally no one has an enviable life. But it's good for people to be honest.

[@jjhofstra5956]

she admitted that she wasnt great at forming close friendships. She did kind of give the impression that nothing could truly satisfy her , in her life, in her career, but maybe her moms death and this book have hopefully made her happier going forward. Her relationship with her would-be husband seemed downright inspirational, but after she divorces him, she scarcely mentions him again, except in a critcal way. she carried a terrible burden for many years....lets hope she is liberated now...

[@jjhofstra5956]

@@cece8095 You're A LOT......A LOT....

[@johndalton3180]

I didn't get that impression. She's NOT Gidget. She's a normal person with problems like we all have. She choose not to talk too much about her kids, but I bet she has a good relationship with them.

[@gboard7]

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[@franceselliott5621]

Sally by writing this book is letting us know we also can win !!!!! God bless you . She's human like the rest of us!

[@gboard7]

I'm a one man band on youtube. Hope you can enjoy one of my songs.

[@stephenkings5910]

That’s crazy, I have a new respect for her, she is a survivor! Never knew this side of her, such an inspiration!

[@scottylad100]

Normally an abuse victim does not name names. She names her abuser and everyone else should name theirs. Put them out in the open and make them face up to it

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

And this is why victims don't come forward right away. It takes a lifetime to process what is and has happened to you. Now we have a monster in the whitehouse who not only does not get it but says such things as if my daughter were not my daughter I would have married her. Totally disgusting. And the gloating of grabbing females by their gentals or showing up in women's dressing rooms while they are changing...makes me want to vomit. There is a whole scroll of sickness about that man but this is about the revelations of Sally Field. I love her work .

[@suzyqhampton7144]

Biden is not a respectable man, nor is he a president. He is a very sick puppet with an awful family and cabinet...sick, sick sick Dear Lord remove them and Obama and Newscum or change their hearts and minds....

[@judyberends4586]

POOR SALLY .I'M SO SAD FOR HER. I JUST CAN'T IMAGINE HOW HORRIBLE THIS WOULD BE, EXCEPT MY FRIEND TOLD ME HOW HER STEPFATHER DID THIS TO HER .SHE HAD THOSE SAME FEELINGS ABOUT HER MOTHER. SO SAD. MOTHERS CAN DISAPPOINT.

[@beths3288]

No, don't feel like "poor Sally." She is remarkable and wise and strong. And she is a survivor. Admire her, respect her, but don't pity her. Pity her mother and other mothers who don't have the strength to properly care for their children. Pity children who face this today. As for the men... I just don't know what to feel other than rage, except more pity because it's highly likely, as most perpetrators, her step-father was a victim of abuse himself. People like Sally are the reason this sickness will eventually be cured. It can't be fixed unless we know it exists and we are willing to talk about it.

[@jjhofstra5956]

I think her mother was a good person....and maybe not a amazing mom, but not a bad mom either..

[@christinel.m5112]

Love Sally Field

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

I know one thing....when she did Sybil....that movie scared the hell out of me. This woman can act.

[@jamesanthony5681]

Damn right! You can really see the acting!

[@kaylove8663]

I feel for her I know exactly how she feels I was sexually abused by my stepdad for years and you carry so much shame and guilt and you think it's your fault even though it's not I lost my childhood and have struggled for years because of it

[@alexanderh9878]

I am so sorry. God bless you.

[@gboard7]

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[@tatyanac3823]

I always knew she had some very strong inner pain in the way she portrayed the complex emotions of her characters. So many evil men in this world... :(

[@anoodono1841]

True

[@brianwalsh1401]

I always liked Sally Fields and now I respect he even more after just finding out the abuse she endured. Unfortunately, just as many damaged women as men, like my borderline mother and covert narcissist ex wife, just to name a few.

[@DK640OBrianYT]

Same here. Always have had nothing but high praise and respect for the works of Sally Field. Absolutely top notch. She was never fat as some once claimed. In fact she was and hopefully still is smacking hot and absolutely lovely and on top of that, now with the benefits of the wits and the brains of a sound mature woman. Born in 1968. My first Sally Field-movie was Not Without My Daughter. Smokey and the Bandit is in my BluRay-collection and it was nice to have it confirmed first hand during this interview what is evident in the movie, that sparkles burned through the acting. It's those little tiny things you notice. Sally Field is without any doubt on my Class-A top shelf. Even when she thinks she's annoying, she's actually a delight and a blessing. That would sum up as being an angel in my book. She is :)

[@doppetheelf5861]

Wow! Never know. What's going on in someone else's home and life. To think of a super star that has no problems in a home life. No picture perfect here. I do hope Sally has some closure, now. Breathe NOW.

[@unprocessed_life]

NO ONE has a perfect life

[@cinm4517]

Beautiful woman inside and out.

[@stephenford2758]

She is a vile malicious liar

[@nicholasowens6118]

Divine feminine= identity of spirit

[@reginasemenenko148]

@@stephenford2758 what evidence do you have???? None.

[@EphemeralProductions]

indeed

[@MTknitter22]

I liked it - she overcame it all and it freed her to be kind to stepdad. That was worth hearing the interview. A mighty good lesson.

[@dannmarceau]

I've Loved Sally since the flying nun.

[@nicholasowens6118]

Gift of scientific philosopophy and undercurrent of scientific mind

[@tinnybird1971]

I never heard of this movie. I will look for it so I can watch!

[@comical44]

I always thought she was one if the most beautiful women in the world, extremely talented and such a sweet spirit to her

[@jjhofstra5956]

But you know what? i think one of her theme's is, "im not the sweetie that everyone thinks i am... thats part of my protective outer shell..."

[@bracita15]

I came to You Tube to see a character she played in a movie with Jeff Bridges since I just stumbled upon that part in her book. Her book will make you angry, make you laugh and make you sad at what she went through at such a young age. Who knew that my favorite Flying Nun had endured so much. 😔

[@matthewscott1091]

I got the audio version of her book (read by Sally) & the part of it that deals with her step fathers abuse was upsetting to say the least. It just makes you so angry listening to her describe how that monster abused her sexually. Not just that, he screwed with their heads (Sally’s & her brother Ricky) & played all sorts of mind games trying to ruin their self esteem. Sally was right though when she said “I won.” *She did.* She overcame a lot & achieved so much. 👏🏼

[@charlieredeemed]

Sally is an amazing woman! Respect...

[@angelaholmes8888]

I'm still shocked that not only her mother knew but so did her half sister how dare her mother believe that piece of trash of a husband and live in such denial about what happened to Sally

[@chelle315]

Awww Sally...vintage and classic actress. Always been one of my favorites....man, when she played Cybil.....INCREDIBLE display of acting. Absolute practice. Sadly, her home situation may have played a role in why she played that role so well. Glad she survived it all.

[@shapiro9640]

Sally Field is a brilliant actress. I cannot imagine what she has been through. The mother is the one true and total guardian a child has. Her mother failed her badly 💔

[@zsazsafabian3958]

I’m here in 2024 just read this book, I have always been a fan of Sally and now have a deeper appreciation of who she is❤️❤️

[@FredHerrman]

She’s such an incredible person all around. ❤️

[@neishawin1198]

Steel Magnolias stole my heart. Chelsea 💜💜💜 I love Sally Field

[@lauremurkuns7059]

Sally, you have always been and will always be my favorite actress.

[@umarabdul-ali6868]

I truly believe after watching this, that when Sally fields played the grieving mother in, an eye for an eye , she nailed that part because of.what she went through for many years az a young child.

[@unprocessed_life]

Steel magnolias

[@always_b_natural703]

I love her even more! I'm getting that book.

[@victoriascott5164]

What a wonderful interview - thank you Sally for your truth, giving all people hope who have experienced child sexual abuse.

[@lyncressler2608]

Wow .. I had no idea. Sally is so wonderful in every way ❤

[@mauricepowers3804]

What a strong woman to ask her mom....I never could confront my parents! 🙏😓

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HAPPY 73TH BIRTHDAY SALLY FIELD !!!

[@infavorofdemocracy5770]

Stop child abuse, especially sexual abuse!

[@Happyboymargarine]

She should have 5 Oscar’s. She’s seriously unreal at acting

[@williambrennan7931]

Yes, I have seen men that are offenders. Thanks , have a lot of love for Sally Field , great actress makes you cry for the good memories I will say a prayer for you Sally Field, great, beautiful actress .

[@ElaineDavis-t6d]

I am 70. I still remember her as the flying nun.

[@bigbird4738]

Love you Sally 😍

[@vp200]

Sally Field has been on of my favorites ever since I became enthralled with Gidget repeats in the 80’s. Unfortunately, channeling the horrible abuse that she experienced as a girl helped her to become the powerful, dynamic actor that she is celebrated for. Sally Field, iconic.

[@pennychristopoulos4944]

No. because it implies that she couldn't be any of those things if she wasn't so abused. Sorry but she might have been so much more if she wasn't haunted by terrible memories. It is a burden not a blessing. Never confuse the two.

[@cece8095]

Wow wow wow. It’s Sally Field. Such a Queen 👑 💅🏼-& I cant imagine the number of women shes personally helped by deciding to write this book. Took a lot of bravery. She names her abuser. A lot of women (and men) don’t always don’t always do that. Diane Sawyer was respectful & reverent more than usual, but it was still awkward. They do expound on her abuse a bit much in interviews. Sally didn’t do that in her book. She was healthy about it. But its admirable of her to use her platform bc she is known to be private. Shes right there at the table with Streep, Hepburn & Fonda but she’s in a different class all on her own. Who the hell goes from doing something like Sybil to Norma Rae to the Smokeys to Steel Magnolias to Forest Gump & then to Lincoln? Have always loved her movies without even realizing it lol. Boss. 👏🏻 🙏🏻✨

[@lindsayjones1359]

She sure has become one strong woman, and that's what our country really needs badly.

[@MTknitter22]

lindsay jones Hey there are lots of strong women out there. 😊😊👍👍

[@rodweeks9607]

I finished reading this incredible autobiography a couple nights ago. I didn't want the book to end.

[@Dan-tk5zs]

Wonderful book.. very sad and personal.

[@Tawadeb]

She’s so talented!! Love her work I feel so sorry she had these awful experiences. Diane really pushed for more detail didn’t she?? No respect Diane.

[@MTknitter22]

Debbie Willoughby yeah but Sally is friendly but she is onto tricks of journalists and she gives ONLY what she wants

[@marcco44]

Love you Sally- my entire life!!

[@janeneemswiller641]

Love, love this care free woman!!!

[@swingmanic]

She was still a beauty here!..No doubt acting for her was almost certainly a form of escapism from her damaged childhood.

[@cisumsevolbor]

I just feel like there's an alluring resonance, I mean, somehow, I think she's just a good friend I haven't met yet. (Edit: I mean no disregard to the content of this video by saying this - I admit I commented before watching. God bless you, Sally. I give you nothing, nothing but love and gratitude.)

[@callicordova4066]

Oh dear lady, I am so sorry that you went through this. I had no idea. But you have triumphed. Live well.

[@MrUndersolo]

Reading the memoir now. Amazing what her life was like and how she became herself.

[@antoniode]

It's a Very Sad story 😢

[@fairyfreak57]

How heartbreaking. 😢 the first question that comes to mind is why did her mother not rescue her child from that idiot man! Well, we sure would not have ever suspected. She seemed so well adjusted in the parts she played i figured she was raised in a happy family with a great childhood. Boy the way we think about things isnt always realistic. We assume actors come from amazing childhoods when sometimes they sure do not!!

[@wendylovesava]

Wow wow wow. The best.

[@hannablue7038]

You're just one in millions of us. Sorry. I went through years of therapy. I am also 71. Could not put my life together. Never looked at men. At least you have kids. Wishing you well.

[@jacquelynskye295]

I loved her book, filled with her honestly.

[@beths3288]

The interview should have covered Sally's role as Sybil, fitting for a book entitled "In Pieces".

[@Faithfulservant123]

Beth S I thought the same. Can you imagine what she brought into that Sybil role from her fear to covering up and possibly pretending that the sexual abuse happened to someone else. The “it was not me” to “not by my dad” to the “does mother know”. When you go back to the Sybil role she split in a form of protection of the abused little girl.

[@sherryllynn1809]

I see Sally Field as her character in "Absence of Malice," where she played a newspaper reporter. She seems willing to exploit anyone and anything in pursuit of her fabulous career.

[@xblueberryicex]

Quintessential American movie star. Sally Field. What an amazing woman.

[@donnagaffney6467]

I believe her mother knew. This went on all the time for years, of course she knew

[@deweymugyoo1707]

I would love to know her in real life. What a gem of a human being.

[@jeniferburton5235]

I truly love this woman!! I've always idolized her. Breaks my heart to learn she was sexually abused. 😔

[@EphemeralProductions]

most interviews i see of Diane Sawyer's, I don't like them and don't like her style of interviewing. This one, however, is the exception to the rule and I think she asks the right questions and shows a lot of Sally that is wonderful and respectable. Sally is so great! She is so funny and charming at times!

[@ElaineDavis-t6d]

Love you so much😘

[@sj122s]

The book is a great book to read. In summary, Jocko was a CM... Burt was controlling and jealous of her past relationships and success as a celebrity. Sally didn't get the love, kindness, and respect she deserved throughout her life. Sally would have been a great person to know. I wish I had known her.

[@freedomofspeech2238]

People are talking now. Just 40 years ago, these things were kept secret even from the mothers of these children being molested. A beautiful person is Miss Fields. All the best and your book might help others to come out and seek help :) Thank you

[@giordanotirelli6028]

Alle 22 06 risultano 5 anni che questo bellissimo video sta su youtube martedì 18 9 2018

[@jackie461]

I’m finally reading In Pieces now! I wanted to read it when it first came out but never got around to it. I checked w my local library two weeks’ ago and boom, they had 1 readable copy checked in and in large print to boot!! 😊 My son said “wow mom it was waiting for u” 😂 I am thoroughly enjoying it too! Sally Field is one of the greatest entertainers ever and I’m sorry she had to endure what she did and at the hands of someone whom she was entrusted to by her gorgeous mom. She obviously persevered but, still, it’s sad that such occurrences take place and for years at that 😢.. I love you Sally..I could watch your movies ALL DAY.. 🩷💜💛

[@rreid3990]

Love you even MORE than before, Sally Field!!

[@gingerlord4983]

She needed to see a Psychiatrist.And get HEALED!

[@song4you80]

My mother's words were oh God you are kidding me when I told her of my abuse I withstood of my childhood how sad we have to endure this our whole life with the shame.

[@LerockJohn]

She could have gone down the horrible, wrong way.... Thank God something happened! Peace out!

[@mountainlinx]

I just loooooooooooooooooooooooooove Sally Field

[@giordanotirelli6028]

Happy birthday sally from italian boy live in rome

[@imagrandpa]

Mother’s know.

[@guymanges3628]

God bless you Sally....

[@lorimiller4301]

It's so odd how I connect to other sexual abuse survivors. It's like an unspoken bond we have to each other through our pain. Love her honesty. Mothers have to face this. Watch Jamie Dlux, to see just how prevelant this is.

[@francisdedumo3323]

Ohhhhhhh... I'm shocked. I hate that to happened to all little girls on adults. It's heartbroken. I can feel the sadness in her.

[@patriciamartinez5836]

So cute. I just bought the series. I watched every week when it came out. Gidget was great

[@ירוןברקלי]

Shes a great actress

[@shannonmoore4201]

She was superb in Norma Rae and Steel Magnolias.

[@jasminejones9937]

Sally Fields is a great actress but I REALLY became a big fan of hers after she made Norma Rae she was MAGNIFICENT in that part !