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Sally Field used her Emmy acceptance to subtly critique Trump, praising Canada and signaling concerns about the Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros merger, while underscoring that art and diverse storytelling matter and should not be silenced or merged.
At the Emmys, Dolly Parton was honored with an emotional tribute led by Reba McEntire, who performed Parton’s 1983 song 'Appalachian Memories' as a clip from the original Emmys broadcast played; introduced by Sally Field, the moment highlighted Parton’s enduring legacy as a performer and humanitarian.
Sally Field won the Emmy for lead actress in a limited series or movie for Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest winner in the category at 79; she thanked the production team and the crew behind her octopus co-star Marcellus, and noted the Canadian shoot while defeating nominees Carey Mulligan, Sarah Snook, Claire Danes and Sarah Pidgeon.
Apple TV+'s Widow’s Bay essentially swept the 78th Primetime Emmys in the comedy categories with a field‑leading 14 wins (including Best Comedy Series and key acting, directing, and writing prizes), a surge critics attribute to its fresh horror‑comedy blend and late-season momentum. The Pitt dominated nominations in drama but lost several major acting prizes, while Sally Field’s upset win for Remarkably Bright Creatures marked a rare performance‑in‑a‑movie win in the limited/anthology category. In the revamped variety category, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was the sole winner, prompting questions about whether any nominee reached the 90% “Yes” threshold and signaling a quirky, area‑award dynamic this year.
At Emmys 2026, Sally Field won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, becoming the oldest winner in the category; she thanked the arts and urged diverse storytelling in a speech that included a playful aside about the book Remarkably Bright Creatures and memories of Dolly Parton, while the ceremony featured other notable nominees like Sarah Pidgeon, Claire Danes, Carey Mulligan and Sarah Snook.
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Sally Field paid a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton—calling her a genuine giant and humanitarian—while Reba McEntire performed Parton’s 'Appalachian Memories,' honoring Parton who died last month at 80 after a brief cancer battle.
At the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, emotional tributes honored Dolly Parton—lauded by Sally Field as a towering humanitarian and artist, with Reba McEntire performing Parton’s Appalachian Memories—and filmmaker Rob Reiner, who was remembered by Jamie Lee Curtis in a posthumous tribute; Catherine O’Hara was also remembered by her Schitt’s Creek co-stars, underscoring a night of both mourning and celebration for beloved figures in entertainment.
Sally Field and Reba McEntire opened the 2026 Emmy Awards with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, Field recalling their Steel Magnolias collaboration and praising Parton’s humor as a video tribute played; McEntire performed Parton’s Appalachian Memories with a live orchestra, and Parton’s image was projected onstage. The segment was described by a producer as a very beautiful tribute, with country artist Noah Kahan set to perform Bridge Over Troubled Waters during the In Memoriam. Parton had died in August 2025 after a private cancer battle and was honored posthumously at TV’s big night.
Sally Field won the Emmy for lead actress in a limited series or TV movie for portraying Tova Sullivan in Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, becoming the oldest winner in the category at 79. It’s Field’s fourth win and 10th nomination, after previous trophies for Sybil, ER and Brothers & Sisters, and she used her speech to celebrate the arts and urge that voices not be silenced or compromised amid the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger.
Dolly Parton reportedly stood up for a young Julia Roberts on the Steel Magnolias set, humorously clashing with director Herbert Ross as the cast rallied around Roberts; Roberts later credited Parton with a lasting lesson about gratitude for fame.
Dolly Parton recalled clashing with Steel Magnolias director Herbert Ross, who reportedly told her she couldn’t act. She insisted she was a personality hired to bring the character to life, and by the end the cast had made peace; Sally Field corroborated that Ross was harsh on Roberts, with Parton’s humor helping rally the team.
In Variety’s Actors on Actors interview, Noah Wyle and Sally Field reunite to discuss their ER history, Wyle’s season-long buildup on The Pitt and Field’s emotionally charged work in Remarkably Bright Creatures, and the lifelong grind of acting—from rigorous prep and on-set exhaustion to sustaining a creative career across decades in a shifting TV landscape.
Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures, adapted from Shelby Van Pelt’s 2022 novel, has sparked an online wave of emotional reactions as viewers cry at the film’s heartfelt story of a grieving woman, a man searching for his father, and Marcellus the octopus voiced by Alfred Molina. Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman, the movie has drawn praise for performances while fans note differences from the book and discuss its tearful, feel‑good resonance.
Critics repeatedly describe Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures as warm, cozy, and heartwarming, praising Sally Field's performance opposite Lewis Pullman and Alfred Molina's octopus narrator in this book-to-screen adaptation now streaming on Netflix, while noting a few familiar tropes alongside impressive CGI.
Netflix adds the warm mystery drama Remarkably Bright Creatures, starring Sally Field as a widow who bonds with a giant Pacific octopus voiced by Alfred Molina. The film is described as a charming, easygoing watch with a gentle mystery and strong performances, now available on Netflix; Tom's Guide gives it 3.5/5 stars.