Sally Field, the legendary actress with a storied career, recently surprised fans on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen by sharing details about her worst on-screen kiss. Known for her versatile performances, Field named her ex-boyfriend, actor Burt Reynolds, as the co-star responsible for this less-than-ideal cinematic moment.
Reynolds’s Kissing Style
In a candid revelation, the 76-year-old Academy Award winner explained that during the filming of Smokey and the Bandit, Reynolds’s kissing style left much to be desired. She admitted having to “look the other way” during scenes, emphasizing that it “just was not something he really did for you.” Field described Reynolds’s on-screen behavior as involving a lot of “drooling.”
Their Relationship
Field and Reynolds’s connection began in 1977 during the filming of Smokey and the Bandit, and they dated for approximately five years. Reynolds, who passed away at 82, expressed regret about their relationship in his autobiography, wishing he had tried harder to make things work. However, Field had her reasons for ending the relationship, citing his negative impact on her well-being. She remarked, “He had somehow invented in his rethinking of everything that I was more important to him than he had thought, but I wasn’t.”
Continued Success
Despite the surprising revelation about her on-screen experiences, Sally Field continues to captivate audiences with her ongoing contributions to television, including her upcoming role in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Her open discussion adds a candid dimension to her remarkable career, showcasing her ability to address both personal and professional experiences with honesty.
