Sally Field Becomes Oldest Emmy Winner in Her Category and Shades Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: ‘Our Voices Matter’

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Sally Field won the Emmy for lead actress in a limited or anthology series or TV movie on Sunday, recognizing her portrayal of Tova Sullivan in the Netflix film “Remarkably Bright Creatures.” At 79, she is the oldest actress to win in this category, edging out Jessica Tandy (“Foxfire” in 1987) by months.

This is Field’s 10th Emmy nomination and fourth win. She previously took home the gold for her roles in “Sybil” (1977), “ER” (2001) and “Brothers & Sisters” (2007).

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