After 40 Years Of Hiding, Sally Field Makes A Shocking Confession About The Late Burt Reynolds

Oct 30, 2018

After the unfortunate passing of Burt Reynolds on September 6th of this year, many of his fellow actors and actresses have opened up and spoken to the press about the iconic actor. While some have amazing memories to share, others express their grief and sympathy for the late actor.

However, perhaps the most heartfelt statement about Reynolds comes from no other than Sally Field, a woman who now refers to herself as the love of his life. Do you know anyone with a love like Field and Reynolds?

Reynolds became a household name after starring in hit films such as the iconic “Boogie Nights,” as well as other popular movies such as “Smokey and the Bandit.” His lengthy career had taken him through many decades before he sadly passed away at the age of 82.

Reynolds was, unfortunately, suffering from complicated issues with his heart for many years prior to his death, culminating in a heart attack that ultimately took his life.

However, Reynolds’ passing does not go without mentioning. Those who have had the privilege to meet and work with the actor remember him fondly, making statements about how much fun they had together and how he was an amazing and talented man.

Even Sylvester Stallone had some meaningful words to share about Reynolds after his passing. He recalls enjoying the time he got to spend with Reynolds no matter how famous the actor became, and fondly discussed how much they enjoyed each other’s company.

Others, such as Michael Ian Black, a notable comedian in the industry, laughs about how Burt Reynolds used to introduce himself as explaining that he used to be famous in the 1970’s, a line that was sure to make anyone roar with laughter.

The Queen of Country herself, also known as Dolly Parton, also had fond memories with Burt Reynolds throughout her career. On the day of his passing, she reminded others who were fans of the actor that she was mourning his loss as well. She fondly recalled the sound of his laugh, the lustrous sparkle in his eyes, and his witty sense of humor.

She also expressed that she would always have a place in her heart for her love for Reynolds. However, no one’s statement compared to Sally Field’s, who broke the hearts of fans everywhere with her beautiful words.

Sally Field was lucky enough to meet Burt Reynolds in 1977, while they were filming their iconic movie, “Smokey and the Bandit.” Their friendship soon blossomed and made the two lovebirds. During their romantic relationship together, they also starred in a sequel to the film, as well as other movies such as “Hooper” and also a film called “The End.”

Although their relationship sadly ended in 1982, Reynolds often discussed with the media how much he still loved Field. In 2015, he even called her the love of his life in an exclusive interview with Vanity Fair. He often talked about how much he missed being around her, describing her as his soulmate and the perfect person to complement his life.

As Field reminisces on her time spent with Reynolds, it feels to her that no time has passed at all. Even after forty long years apart, she still feels those memories with her each and every day. She explains that he will forever be one of her favorite parts of her history and of her entire life.

The love between Field and Reynolds continues to inspire people around the globe to find their true love, and the respect between the two actors is admirable and heartfelt.

Can you relate to Field’s statement? Do you know anyone with a love like these two? Let us know in the comments and pass this story along to keep Reynolds' memory alive!