Sally Field: 77, Norma Rae, $50 Million
As Gidget, the stereotypical California surfer girl, Sally Field enchanted viewers in the swinging 1960s, marking the beginning of her Hollywood career. Her breakthrough came in 1979 with “Norma Rae,” a strong performance that cemented her status as a theatrical heavyweight and garnered her a well-earned Academy Award. She is more than just a serious actress, as evidenced by her Oscar-winning performance in “Places in the Heart,” five years later. She is also skilled at comedic timing, lending wit and warmth to movies like “Steel Magnolias” and the hilarious “Mrs. Sally has established a distinctive niche for herself in Hollywood over the course of six decades, enthralling viewers with her variety and unadulterated talent in Doubtfire.
Sally Field
Sophia Loren: 89, Two Women, $150 Million
The life of Italian superstar Sophia Loren is a tribute to skill and tenacity. She aspired to a life beyond her boundaries despite being born into poverty. A movie producer discovered her when she entered a beauty pageant at the age of 14. She generally got little parts in her early career, but Sophia had her best years in the 1960s. She won the esteemed Academy Award for Best Actress for her powerful portrayal in “Two Women.” Sophia stayed true to her Italian heritage despite her success in Hollywood. She kept appearing in European movies, enthralling viewers with her charisma and skill as an actress.
Sophia Loren
