Sally Field, 79, Sets Emmy Age Record and Warns Against Media Merger

At 79, Sally Field captured the Emmy for lead actress in a limited series or TV movie for her role as Tova Sullivan in Netflix’s “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” making her the oldest actress to win in that category, edging out Jessica Tandy’s 1987 record by months. The award represents her tenth nomination and fourth win, following earlier victories for “Sybil,” “ER” and “Brothers & Sisters.” During her speech she celebrated a 62-year career in the arts and warned that the pending Paramount-Warner Bros.

Discovery merger could threaten the diversity of storytelling. She joined nominees Carey Mulligan, Sarah Pidgeon, Claire Danes and Sarah Snook in the competition. Field’s résumé also includes Academy Awards for “Norma Rae” and “Places in the Heart,” and an Oscar nod for portraying Mary Todd Lincoln in “Lincoln.”