From Fox News · Janelle Ash · · 1m 10s
Sally Field on shopping at Walmart with Dolly Parton
The actress remembers her deep friendship with the late country icon after winning her fourth Emmy.
In brief
The actress remembers her deep friendship with the late country icon after winning her fourth Emmy. Even in Hollywood, the most meaningful bonds are formed through shared experiences and genuine connection. Originally reported by Fox News.
Walmart trips with Dolly
Sally Field recalls shopping at Walmart with her Steel Magnolias castmates. The group would go together during filming.
“Can you imagine all of us coming into Walmart? And it never leaves your soul.”
Bonded like soldiers in battle
Field compared making films to being in combat together. The cast spent 24/7 with each other and had each other's backs.
“It's like being in battle of the bulge together, and you save each other's lives”
Distance kept them apart
Field and Parton lived far from each other and struggled to meet up. Despite the distance, Field never stopped loving her.
“I never stopped feeling that way about her and the times we did reach out I think she felt that way about me.”
Emmy tribute brought tears
At the 78th Emmy Awards, Field honored Parton in a tribute. She told reporters not to talk about it because it would make her cry.
Dolly died at 80
Parton passed away on August 25, 2026. Field called her an angel on earth and said there will never be another like her.
“If there are truly angels on earth, then we have just lost one.”
Field wins fourth Emmy
Field won Outstanding Lead Actress for playing Tova Sullivan in Netflix's Remarkably Bright Creatures. It was her fourth Emmy win overall.
In short
Even in Hollywood, the most meaningful bonds are formed through shared experiences and genuine connection.
