Burt Reynolds openly confessed his affection towards actress and director Sally Field, whom he dated briefly. Sadly, “the love of his life” did not speak to him for 30 years.
The Love of Burt Reynolds’ Life, Sally Field, Did Not Speak to Him in His Final 30 Years
Burt Reynolds remained a Hollywood idol even after he died in 2018, and his lovable rogue characters in films are one thing fans would not forget in a hurry. Reynolds was at the top of the game at one point, and he maintained a successful career while he was alive.
However, he was also known for his affection towards American actress Sally Field. Love stories don’t always have happy endings, and Sally, whom he called “the love of his life,” refused to remain in contact with the actor for 30 years.
REYNOLDS AND FIELD’S LOVE STORY
Reynolds and Field are both prominent Hollywood stars. Their time as sweethearts had good impacts on their professions, and Reynolds confirmed it in an interview when he said he tried to guide Field’s career.
The former couple met during the filming of “Smokey and the Bandit” in 1977. Reynolds appeared head over heels for Field, and he once revealed that he fought to get the actress a role in the comedy, which is about an illegal beer run.
Burt Reynolds visits the “Today Show” during Season 67 on March 15, 2018 | Photo: Getty Images
According to the “Sharky’s Machine” star, he wanted the then-30-year-old actress “really bad,” and when the filmmaker refused, saying she wasn’t “sexy,” Reynolds came to her defense. She eventually got the role.
Once speaking about their romance, Reynolds confirmed that fans of “Smokey and the Bandit” were right to say they watched two people fall in love on TV. Reynolds and Field co-starred in various movies, including 1978’s “Hooper and The End.”
Actress Sally Field arrives at the New York premiere of “Hello, My Name Is Doris” hosted by Roadside Attractions with The Cinema Society & Belvedere Vodka at Metrograph on March 7, 2016 in New York City | Photo: Getty Images
