Sally Field, 77, Found Joy in Being a Grandmother to Five While Living in an Ocean-View House
Hollywood legend Sally Field, who has shared candid revelations about her osteoporosis and aging, has been enjoying her life as a grandmother of five who lives in a beautiful ocean-view home. The 77-year-old’s 2,800-square-foot estate boasts breathtaking views and other gorgeous details.
Before she turned 60 in 2005, Field was sadly diagnosed with osteoporosis, often referred to as a “silent disease” due to the lack of early symptoms until it causes damage.
Of the diagnosis, the veteran star said, “I always knew I fit the risk profile. I was thin, small-boned, Caucasian, and heading toward age 60. But I was amazed at how quickly a woman could go from being at risk to having full-fledged osteoporosis.”
Sally Field speaks at the Voices of Solidarity at IAC HQ in New York City on December 5, 2016 | Source: Getty Images
The disease makes the bones weak to a point where they break easily, including bones in the hip, wrist, and backbone (spine). Women are reportedly prone to get affected by the condition more than men, mainly due to the hormone changes when they reach menopause which affects bone density.Oestrogen, the female hormone, is needed for healthy bones, but after menopause, the levels decrease, leading to a rapid decline in bone density. When speaking about her condition, Field explained she had always ensured she consumed healthy food and took calcium.
She also participated in exercises including biking, extreme yoga, and hiking regularly. But despite her efforts, she failed to avoid the diagnosis.
Sally Field pictured arriving at “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in Los Angeles, California on January 19, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
“My bones appeared to be getting steadily thinner without any signs or symptoms I could see or feel,” the show business star explained during an interview in April 2006. To treat the condition, the mother of three partook in a drug experiment called Boniva — a drug that slows down bone loss so that the body’s natural bone production can be more effective.
Sally Field attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on March 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Possible symptoms of osteoporosis that could be detected early include loss of height over time, back pain, and a stooped posture of a bone that could easily break.
Treatment for osteoporosis includes exercising, taking medication, mineral supplements, and vitamins. One could also ensure they take supplements and exercise often to prevent getting the disease.
Sally Field spotted out in New York City on November 29, 2022 | Source: Getty ImagesDespite being open and honest about the health issues she is dealing with and embracing aging naturally, Field has been criticized for her appearance. In 2018, social media trolls took to X/Twitter to comment on her look.
You’re ugly,” said one user. Another wrote, “Your butt is going down also,” while a third person expressed, “Words cannot describe how sickening you are lady. You are just pure trash.”
Sally Field on a season 21 episode of “The View” on September 18, 2018. | Source: Getty Images
However, since then, some people have spoken fondly of Field. When the Hollywood star attended the Vanity Oscar Party event with her film producer son Samuel Greisman, many showered the pair with compliments. Pictures showed the mother-and-son duo posing together on the red carpet while holding hands.
Sally Field and Samuel Greisman attend the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on March 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
For the event, Field donned a light beige floor-length lace dress while her youngest child wore a black suit. “It’s Oscars biggest night @vanityfair,” captioned the producer alongside his Instagram post. “THE SUIT. WHAT ANGELS ,” one fan commented. “You both look absolutely gorgeous ❤️,” swooned another admirer.
Other fans took to online platforms to gush over Field specifically. One of them exclaimed, “SALLY FIELD LOOKIN LIKE A LITERAL ANGEL.” Aside from Field’s appearance at the Oscars, one person raved about her in June 2023, writing, “Of course, Sally Field as ‘The Flying Nun’! Perfect real-life angel!”
Sally Field attends the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on March 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Field is now 77 years old and apart from being a mom to adult sons, the family matriarch also has five grandchildren: Colin, Isabel, Ogden, Noah, and Sophie Craig. A friend once divulged that she enjoys having so many grandkids with whom she plays and has fun.
She became a first-time grandmother when her eldest son Peter Craig and his first wife, Amy Scattergood, welcomed their first daughter in 1998. The former couple then had another daughter in 2021.
Sally Field poses with Eli, Sasha, and Noah Craig as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California on May 5, 2014 | Source: Getty ImagesThe author and novelist were married from 1995 to 2005 and split after ten years of marriage. Peter got remarried to Jennifer DeFrancisco in 2008 and welcomed Field’s third grandchild and first grandson, Ogden. However, he and his second wife divorced in 2017 following nine years of marriage.
Field’s middle child Eli Craig and his spouse, Sasha Craig, made her a grandmother for the fourth time when they had their son Noah in 2006, followed by her youngest grandkid, Colin, in 2014.
Sally Field and Eli Craig at Cipriani 42nd Street for the 20th anniversary gala celebration of The Sundance Institute on April 23, 2002. | Source: Getty Images
While Field spends a lot of time with her beloved grandchildren, her sons also remain her top priority. The “Forrest Gump” star once gushed about her kids: “The three things I’m most proud of in my life are my sons. They are kind, loving, and productive people. Each with their own list of talents and accomplishments.”
Sally Field, Samuel Greisman and Peter Craig at the 43rd Annual Thalians Ball in 1998. | Source: Getty Images
In addition to being a novelist, Field’s firstborn son is a screenwriter who previously worked on box office movie hits including, “The Batman,” “Top Gun: Maverick” the first two installments of “The Hunger Games,” and “The Mother.”
