Role she refuses: Field says she has always avoided parts where a woman's main goal is finding a man, believing women’s stories should be more complex. Defying Burt Reynolds: She recalls ignoring ...

Role selection rules: Field avoids roles where women are defined by chasing men, favoring nuanced stories with depth and ...

Sally Field said Burt Reynolds wanted to 'control' her choices, but standing up to him became a turning point in her life ...