DeepSummary
In this episode, Julia Louis-Dreyfus interviews acclaimed actress Sally Field. Sally discusses her time on the TV show Seinfeld and playing the character of Elaine, who defied typical sitcom female roles at the time. She reflects on her acting career spanning over six decades and the range of iconic roles she has portrayed, from comedies to powerful dramas like Norma Rae.
Sally opens up about her difficult childhood and the sexual abuse she endured, which she explored in her memoir 'In Pieces.' She talks about how writing the book allowed her to uncover truths about her mother and herself. Sally also discusses the challenges women face in the industry, ageism, and her struggles with social anxiety.
Throughout the conversation, Sally shares insightful perspectives on aging, confidence, and the introspection that comes with getting older. Julia and Sally bond over their experiences as mothers, grandmothers, and their love for the craft of acting.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Sally Field's groundbreaking role as Elaine on Seinfeld defied typical sitcom portrayals of women at the time.
- Writing her memoir 'In Pieces' allowed Field to uncover painful truths about her childhood and her relationship with her mother.
- Field discusses the challenges women face in the entertainment industry, including ageism and a lack of substantial roles.
- Acting provided Field with a sense of confidence and agency that she struggled to find in her personal life due to social anxiety.
- Field's perspective on aging includes accepting the physical changes that come with time and rejecting societal pressures for women to be ashamed of getting older.
- Both Field and Louis-Dreyfus bond over their shared experiences as mothers and grandmothers, and the importance of cultivating separate relationships with their grandchildren.
- Field's extensive acting career spanning over six decades showcases her remarkable range and ability to disappear into iconic roles.
- The conversation highlights the introspection and self-discovery that often comes with aging and looking back on one's life.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “It would still be huge even now when masturbation jokes are a dime a dozen and female masturbation is like, literally an industry as well as a great pleasure, if you don't mind my saying so.“ by Sally Field
- “And it took me a long time to put them together.“ by Sally Field
- “I think I am more confident as an actor than I am as a human.“ by Sally Field
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Episode Information
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Lemonada Media
3/27/24
On the premiere episode of Season 2 of Wiser Than Me, Julia connects with the one-and-only Sally Field. With a spectacular film career spanning over six decades, Sally – now 77 years old – candidly discusses the introspection that comes with aging, shyness, and playing characters who are taking back their power. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judy, when she feels most confident.
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