Sally Fields
Definition
A common misspelling or variant reference to Sally Field (born Sally Margaret Field, 1946), an iconic American actress, director, and producer renowned for her Academy Award-winning performances in films like 'Norma Rae' (1979) and 'Places in the Heart' (1984), as well as memorable roles in 'Steel Magnolias' (1989), 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993), and 'Forrest Gump' (1994). She's also celebrated for TV roles in 'Gidget' (1965) and 'The Flying Nun' (1967-1970), and her legendary, tearful Oscar speeches declaring, 'You like me, right now, you like me!'
Examples
After bombing her audition, she channeled Sally Fields and delivered a speech so heartfelt, the director hired her on the spot.
In a pinch, my aunt dons a habit and does a spot-on Sally Fields impression from 'The Flying Nun'—nun-believable talent.
He tripped spectacularly at the party, then quipped like Sally Fields: 'You like me right now, you really like me!'
Forget capes; if superheroes slacked, Sally Fields would save the day with her two-fisted Oscar charm and zero tolerance for bad scripts.