Sally Field’s Realization About Burt Reynolds’ Romance Fading Revealed by Author

Sally Field had a significant realization about her relationship with Burt Reynolds that signaled it wasn't meant to last.

The actress earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in the 1979 film “Norma Rae,” yet her famous partner didn't seem supportive.

In Dave Karger's latest book, “50 Oscar Nights,” the 77-year-old actress reflected on an instance where she desired to attend the Cannes Film Festival to promote the movie before the Academy Awards.

However, Reynolds, who has since passed away, was reluctant to accompany her.

Karger disclosed, “I gathered from the conversation that it caught her off guard.

It made her understand that this wasn't a bond destined for longevity.

She realized she needed a partner who would wholeheartedly support every facet of her life.”

Field divulged in the book that Reynolds questioned her chances of winning anything, stating, “You don't think you're going to win anything, do you?”

Additionally, the “Smokey and the Bandit” actor declined to be Field's date at the 1980 Oscars.

She candidly admitted, “He wasn't very pleasant around me during that time.”

Karger speculated on Reynolds' inability to show public support towards Field, suggesting issues of control and jealousy might have played a role in his behavior.

During the 52nd Academy Awards, Field found herself without a date.

Eventually, she attended the ceremony alongside actor David Steinberg and his then-wife, Judy.

The couple graciously offered to escort Field, making the evening a joyous occasion filled with a limousine ride and champagne.

On that remarkable day, Field clinched the Oscar for best actress.

Despite their breakup in 1982, Field and Reynolds had previously been involved in a tumultuous relationship that commenced on the set of “Smokey and the Bandit” in 1977.

Reynolds later tied the knot with Loni Anderson in 1988, a union that ended in 1994.

Field's 1985 Oscar acceptance speech remains memorable, with many misquoting the iconic line as “You like me.

You really, really like me.”

However, Field actually expressed, “I can't deny the fact that you like me.

Right now, you like me.”

Reflecting on her past with Reynolds after his passing in 2018, Field acknowledged the enduring impact of their time together.

She described him as the love of her life in a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair.

In her memoir released shortly after Reynolds' death, Field shared intimate details of their relationship, highlighting his controlling demeanor.

Emphasizing their flawed compatibility, Field revealed the intense but complicated nature of their connection.

Field confessed to The New York Times that her history with Reynolds was intricate and painful, marked by his controlling tendencies.

She expressed relief that Reynolds wouldn't read her memoir, as she believed it would cause him distress.

During a 2022 appearance on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen,” Field disclosed that Reynolds was her least favorite on-screen kisser, citing excessive drooling as the primary issue.