Sally Field To Be Honored in Palm Springs

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We like her!

The 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival announced today, Dec. 6 that they will present two-time Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field ("Norma Rae," "Places in the Heart") with its Career Achievement Award. Presented by Cartier, the Awards Gala will be held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Hosted by Mary Hart, the Gala will also present awards to previously announced honorees the cast of "Argo," Helen Hunt, Naomi Watts and Robert Zemeckis. The Festival runs January 3-14.

“From her all-American girl roles that brought her early stardom on television to her memorable and award-winning film performances, Sally Field has impressed generations of audiences with her incredible range,” said Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “In her latest film, 'Lincoln,' Field takes on the challenging role of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and gives a compelling performance as one of history’s most iconic women. For her stellar body of work, the Palm Springs International Film Festival is proud to honor Sally Field with the 2013 Career Achievement Award.”

[Guest countryboywny]

Good on her! I've always loved Sally Field. Especially in "Steel Magnolias".