Sally Field’s worst on-screen kiss in her decades-long career might be a surprise to most

I have always thought Sally Field was amazing. She is an actress of legendary caliber. In addition, the 76-year-old has a long history of on-screen romances.

As a result, she has received her fair share of kisses on TV. Though at first she was reluctant to reveal whose costar it was with, she finally revealed which has been the worst.

Sally Field, regarded as one of the most gifted and adaptable actors of her generation, has had an incredible Hollywood career. Her legendary roles in a number of movies and television shows have won us over.

She gave an amazing performance in Steel Magnolias, for instance, and the funeral scene is something I will always remember.Sally portrayed a woman torn by love, disappointment, hatred, and loss, and she did a fantastic job at it.

She is, of course, also well-known for her parts in popular television shows and films, including Erin Brockovich, The Flying Nun, Gidget, Forrest Gump, and Sweet and the Bandit.


In Pasadena, California, Sally was born into a working-class family in show business.

However, her early years were everything but idyllic. Sally claimed in her memoirs that she was abused by her stepfather and that, when she was seventeen, she had a covert abortion.

Still, she proved to be such a kind, modest person.

As of right now, Sally is still going to work every day. In the 2020 television series Dispatches From Elsewhere, she portrayed Janice. She will play Jessie Buss in the widely watched television series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty in 2022, which depicts the personal and professional life of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s.

It is therefore not surprising that Sally occasionally appears in interviews given how active she is.

After a fan asked a pointed question, beloved icon Sally Field opted to share her worst on-screen kiss with the world on Thursday, Dec. 1 episode of “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.”

Upon hearing the question, Field, 76, looked around and laughed, saying, “Oh boy.” Do I really need to name names here?

“I believe you should,” 54-year-old Cohen answered.

Field gave in and said, “All right. This is going to surprise you. Hold on, people.

The Oscar-winning actress accused actor Burt Reynolds, her ex-boyfriend, of being the guilty party.

Cohen asked, “But weren’t you dating at the time?” with prompt follow-up.

Field clarified that she was required to “look the other way” when filming “Smokey and the Bandit.” This, according to her, “just wasn’t something he really did for you.”

“Isn’t that something?” Cohen asked, seeming shocked.

The actress continued by saying that Reynolds did a lot of “drooling” while they were on screen together.

While filming “Smokey and the Bandit,” the two co-stars got to know one another in 1977. They dated for almost five years after that.

According to the New York Post, Reynolds discussed his friendship with Field in his memoir But Enough About Me. Reynolds tragically passed away at the age of 82 from cardiac arrest.

The celebrity said he regretted their time together and wished he had done more to try to mend their relationship.

Field gave Variety an explanation in March for why she had stopped communicating with Reynolds throughout the last 30 years of his life.

She went on, “He was not someone I could be around.” “He was simply not a good fit for me at all. Additionally, he had somehow created the illusion that I was more significant to him than he had previously believed, even though I wasn’t. All he wanted was the thing that he was without. Simply put, I didn’t want to handle that.

My Husband Said We Couldn’t Afford a Family Vacation After Christmas – Then I Found a $3K Bill for His Work Wife’s SPA Day

When Ethan insisted a family vacation was out of budget, I trusted him — until a $3,000 luxury spa charge appeared on our account. Determined to uncover the truth, I followed the trail. What I found shattered my trust and changed everything.

I always thought trust was like a well-tended garden. You pour your love into it, pull the weeds, and water it regularly, so it grows strong and lush. And for 12 years, I did that for my marriage to Ethan. I believed in him. I believed in us.

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A happy couple hugging | Source: Midjourney

We had a good life, or so I thought. Two kids, a house with a creaky porch swing, and a weekly tradition of homemade pizzas on Friday nights. Ethan was the kind of guy who earned respect everywhere he went. A hard worker, and a dedicated father.

And then there was Rachel, his so-called “work wife.” We’d met many times, and I liked her. She was friendly, funny, and always spoke warmly about her husband. We weren’t friends, but I was glad Ethan had a colleague like her.

I used to joke about her during dinner, saying how nice it was that someone kept him sane during those late-night shifts.

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A woman at a dinner table | Source: Pexels

He’d smile, brushing it off with a vague comment about her love of spreadsheets.

For years, I admired their partnership. She was the yin to his professional yang, or so I convinced myself. But lately, cracks had started to appear.

It wasn’t just the long hours or the constant texting. It was how he’d smile at his phone, a smile I hadn’t seen directed at me in months. Something didn’t add up.

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A man smiling while texting | Source: Midjourney

Then he told me we couldn’t afford the Christmas vacation I’d been looking forward to all year.

“Are you sure?” I asked as we loaded the dishwasher together. “I thought everything was set.”

Ethan averted his gaze and shrugged. “It was… but we had all those unexpected expenses in October and November and now we can’t afford to go on vacation after Christmas. I’m sorry, honey.”

I sighed. “It’s okay… there’s always next year.”

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A woman smiling faintly in a kitchen | Source: Midjourney

I was disappointed, but I believed Ethan. We did have a rough time financially the last few months, and I had no reason to think he was lying to me.

Then I discovered the receipt that changed everything.

Last week, while sorting through receipts for budgeting, I noticed a $3,000 charge to “Tranquility Luxe Spa.”

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A woman frowning | Source: Midjourney

My first thought was that it had to be a mistake. Some kind of glitch on our credit card statement. But the date, this coming Saturday, sent a chill through me. Something wasn’t adding up.

I stared at it as I thought about why Ethan had paid so much for a spa day when we couldn’t afford a holiday. It couldn’t be a surprise for me (he could just have planned the holiday in that case), so it had to be work-related.

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A stunned and confused woman in a living room | Source: Midjourney

When I sat down beside Ethan that evening to ask him about it, a sense of dread settled in my belly. I watched him smiling at his phone like I didn’t even exist and I just knew.

“So, what plans do you have for Saturday?” I asked, nudging him playfully.

“Saturday? I actually have to work… there are some last-minute details I need to iron out for that big project I told you about. Why?”

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A man glancing to one side slightly while texting | Source: Midjourney

“Oh, no reason,” I said, keeping my voice light. “I, uh, thought we could take the kids to the park together.”

“Maybe next weekend,” he replied absently as he typed a text on his phone.

My gut churned as the dread turned to fury. My husband, the man who once made a big show of proposing with a scavenger hunt, was a liar. And I was going to prove it.

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A woman with a determined look on her face | Source: Midjourney

On Saturday morning, I waved goodbye to Ethan like everything was fine. The minute he was out of sight, I texted the babysitter to come over. I’d already arranged that she would take the kids to the park.

I gave her the bag with the snacks and games I’d packed for the kids. Then, I set out to catch Ethan red-handed. My heart raced as I pulled into the spa’s parking lot. I told myself I’d take a peek, confirm my suspicions, and leave.

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The front entrance of a spa | Source: Midjourney

Inside, the air smelled of eucalyptus and privilege. I walked slowly, scanning the lobby, and then I saw them.

Ethan and Rachel were lounging beside each other in plush white robes like they were on a honeymoon. I didn’t understand… they’d always just been work buddies. I thought I might be missing something, but then she laughed at something he said and leaned in close.

Ethan cupped the side of her face with his hand and kissed her.

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A shocked woman standing near a doorway | Source: Midjoruney

My legs felt like jelly. I gripped the doorframe, desperate not to fall apart. A lump rose in my throat, but I swallowed it down. Not here. Not yet. I’d confirmed my suspicions, and now… now I knew I couldn’t walk out of there without doing something about it.

The spa receptionist, a bubbly blonde who looked fresh out of college, smiled at me. “Can I help you?”

I smiled back, my lips trembling. “Yes, actually. I’m planning a surprise for a couple here — Ethan and Rachel? Could I add a complimentary massage to their booking?”

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A smiling receptionist in a spa | Source: Pexels

“Oh, how sweet!” she gushed, typing quickly. “We’ll let them know right away.”

“No,” I said, my voice firm. “I’d really like to keep this a surprise.”

“One surprise massage coming up!” She said, winking at me.

If Ethan and Rachel wanted to play dirty, fine. I could play dirtier.

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A woman with an intense look on her face | Source: Midjourney

I lingered in the lobby until I saw Ethan and Rachel being whisked off for their massage. I followed them discreetly and took note of which room they entered.

Now, it was time to put my plan into action.

I waited until they were deep into their treatment before making my next move. I grabbed a large bucket of ice-cold water from the staff area and marched toward their massage room.

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A bucket of water | Source: Midjourney

The moment the masseuse stepped out of the room, I entered. They were lying face down on heated tables, their blissful sighs filling the air. The sight of them lying there, serene and oblivious, made my blood boil.

I stepped inside quietly, holding my breath. Then, I dumped the bucket of freezing water over them.

Rachel screamed, jerking upright and sending towels flying. Ethan bolted upright, his face pale with shock.

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A shocked man in a spa massage room | Source: Midjourney

“What the hell?” he spluttered.

I dropped the bucket, standing tall. “Surprised? You shouldn’t be.”

“What are you doing here?” Ethan stammered, his eyes darting between me and the drenched sheets.

I stepped closer, my voice ice-cold. “Me? What are you doing here? Because last I checked, we couldn’t afford a vacation with our kids. But apparently, three grand for your work wife’s spa day wasn’t a problem.”

An angry woman in a massage room | Source: Midjourney

An angry woman in a massage room | Source: Midjourney

Rachel wrapped herself in a robe, her face red and blotchy. “This isn’t what it looks like—”

“Oh, be quiet,” I snapped, cutting her off. “Save your excuses for your husband. He’ll be getting a call from me shortly.”

Ethan tried to speak, but I raised a hand. “Don’t. You lied to me, Ethan. You humiliated me. Worst of all, you chose this — her — over your family.”

I took a deep breath, my hands shaking.

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Close up of an emotional woman’s face | Source: Midjourney

“You’ll need to figure out where to live because there’s no place for you in our home anymore. I hope the two of you enjoy whatever this mess is because you just threw away everything for it.”

Staff were scurrying into the room at this point, alerted by Rachel’s screams, no doubt. I walked past all of them and left.

Back home, I wasted no time. Ethan’s clothes went into garbage bags.

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Men’s clothes being packed into trash bags | Source: Midjourney

The lawyer I’d been too afraid to call was suddenly my best friend. And Rachel’s husband? Oh, he picked up on the first ring.

The fallout was spectacular. Ethan lost his family, and when word spread at work, both their reputations were dragged through the dirt. Rachel asked to be transferred to a different office, the last I heard.

Apparently, even workwives have limits when the office whispers turn savage.

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A smiling woman standing in her living room | Source: Midjourney

The kids and I went on that vacation after all. I booked us a whole week at a beachside cabin where we collected seashells and laughed until our sides hurt. At night, as the waves lapped the shore, I felt something I hadn’t in a long time. Freedom.

Trust is like a garden, I realized. Sometimes, you have to burn it down to grow something new. And for the first time in 12 years, I was ready to plant seeds for myself.

This work is inspired by real events and people, but it has been fictionalized for creative purposes. Names, characters, and details have been changed to protect privacy and enhance the narrative. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.

The author and publisher make no claims to the accuracy of events or the portrayal of characters and are not liable for any misinterpretation. This story is provided “as is,” and any opinions expressed are those of the characters and do not reflect the views of the author or publisher.

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