From disdain to glory: the meteoric rise of a Hollywood star

While most teenagers dream of stardom, Sally Field made her screen debut in the 1965 sitcom Gidget. Although the show had a short run, it led to her landing the lead role in The Flying Nun , where she played a nun with unusual powers. These endearing characters brought her a degree of fame, but also created a naive image that typecast her in lighthearted roles, far removed from the dramatic performances she aspired to.

Thus began a fierce struggle for her: to break free from the “pretty TV doll” label and establish herself in cinema. A real challenge in the 1970s, a period when actresses struggled to diversify their roles and escape imposed stereotypes.