Sally Field: Norma Rae Was the Moment I Found My Independence
Sally Field says Burt Reynolds tried to control her by condemning the Norma Rae subject matter, calling her a whore and throwing the script, which she says marked the beginning of the end of their five-year relationship; she went on to meet director Marty Ritt and make Norma Rae, a turning point that helped her find her own footing. The couple co-starred in four films, including Smokey and the Bandit, before ultimately splitting in 1982.
