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November 1st, 2012
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Sally Field's body transformation for 'Lincoln'Daniel Day-Lewis isn't the only actor who transformed to star in "Lincoln." His co-star Sally Field, who plays President Abraham Lincoln's wife, Mary Todd, had to go up a few dress sizes in order to authentically portray the First Lady.
“I gained 25 pounds - she was much heavier, or more round, so we tried to replicate her measurements," Field, 65, recently told CNN. "We had her dress size, because it’s documented when they made dress[es] for her ... We replicated what she was, and it wasn’t easy. It was sort of horrifying to be a woman of a certain age and to put on 25 pounds." Watch: 'Lincoln' gets a new trailer All in the name of a Steven Spielberg film, though. The aforementioned Day-Lewis took a year to prepare to play the 16th president, and Spielberg, too, was insistent on accurately capturing the period. "He’s an exquisite artist and this is his masterpiece I believe," Field said. "He created a bubble for us as actors and as the people behind the camera in creating the sets and the costumes and the makeup. He really orchestrated [it] with the help of the exquisitely talented Daniel Day-Lewis to allow us all to do our work. To be honest, that's the kind of immersion Field prefers, but she said that she's "never felt I was in a position to impose it on everyone." Day-Lewis and Spielberg, however, did. "They said, 'We are going to keep this bubble going for everyone.' So the crew, I never saw them. I never heard them. They were quiet and they dressed in period costume. [Spielberg] dressed in a suit and jacket and tie so that you never felt invaded in your psyche that you were really in a contemporary world and you had to like, focus to try and get back into this mid 1800s. It was such a gift."
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There is nothing that makes me feel older than looking at Sally Fields.
Didn't she spend all her time on TV endorsing Boniva, a Pharma drug that is now being sued in class action suit?
I thought Boniva was an ED drug. Sounds like it.
Raging Bull with Robert DeNiro was the ultimate in actors losing and gaining weight and muscle and appearance. Tom Hanks did it very well. Gaining twenty five pounds sounds like milk shakes, pizza and cheeseburgers for a while. Sally Field is a very fine actress, but her feat here was not up to the great works of DeNiro, Hanks, and Charlez Theron in Monster.
Weighing in on the whole slavery and no remorse for the south issue. It was not all about slavery but as much about a strong, state government and states rights rather than a strong .central government. For the South it was about personal freedom to , yes, have slaves, but also to not have a strong .central government tell them what they could and could not do. Slavery was abolished in England without bloodshed thanks to the efforts of Wilberforce. The same would have happened over here and perhaps with greater speed than the Second Revolution brought about. Peaceful resistance and education always leads to a better outcome. War breeds misery, death and hatred tha continued for generations and lead to another 100 + years of near slavery for the Blacks. No wonder the South called it the War of Northern Aggression. These were sovreign states invaded by outsiders. One wonders how different the outcome would be today if all could have come to the table, or better yet, the questions were addressed and dealt with in the First Revolution. But we, as a government, have a long history of "passing the buck" for a more convenient season and we , sadly , reap what we sow.
Excellent post.
More like crack-pot post.
Unfortunately, although it sounds good, what you said just isn't true. The war was fought mostly over slavery, through the guise of 'states rights'... it took another hundred years before the south finally capitulated and recognized equal rights in non-whites too, so that whole "states rights" thing just doesn't fly.
Dustin Hoffman tortured himself to get ready to play the torture scene in Marathon Man. Sir Lawrence Oliver (the torturer) asked Dustin, "Why don't you try acting?"
Yeah, actually dude, the story goes like this: Dustin Hoffman ran around the studio set a few times to appear tired from running. To which Lawrence Oliver said the thing he said. Where did you come up with "He tortured himself?" How utterly bizarre.
LINCOLN--Old honest Abe Lincoln–the one and only-who send newly arrived immigrants in New York- to go south to burn the homes –fields–plantatiions and kill men–women–and children
Glad he did
IIt is not merely hard to sympathize with the people of the Confederacy even after all these years. It is inappropriate. The southern people and leadership brought the war on themselves. They attempted to intimidate the rest of the country into accepting slavery as the price of union and for a long time they succeeded. Millions of people paid a price for their evil north and south. Lincoln had it right. So did the north. God willing we would be willing to pay that same price again.
Chuck Murphy: I agree with you. It is very difficult to feel sympathy for those who fought to uphold human slavery; their willingness to spend blood to the last drop to wage a war of attrition which their leaders must have known they had no chance to win still has me shaking my head.
Redneck fool... The southern states of the CSA were commiting a sin against God and deserved what they got.
I saw the movie yesterday, and it was wonderful. It will win multiple Oscars, and Sally Field might win one for her brilliant portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln. Daniel Day Lewis and Tommy Lee Jones were fantastic. Some people in the theater were crying at the end.
A great American film.
I agree a very good movie. But it was 3 hours of knowing how something was going to end. I fell asleep for 20 mins in the middle, woke up, and felt I didn't miss a thing. Go ahead and gush over it, but it is very slow.
spoiler alert...Lincoln gets assassinated
To all you people who defended the actress in Hunger Games because she didnt want to lose weight for the second film, I submit to you and american icon actress who gained wt for the part.
Every actor was fat in hunger games, including Lawrence. Thought it was supposed to be a movie about hunger? Dumb movie.
Another holocash™ film?
I don't see how her putting on 25 lb has anything to do with the movie,
unless the movie includes a scene where Lincoln is doing a cover of Sir Mix Alot's 'Baby Got Back'.
{In which case, the movie is waaay cooler than I imagined.}
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Did you miss the part where they were going for absolute authenticity, down to Mrs. Lincoln's measurements? I think it's wonderful to have that much historical accuracy, down to dress size and in Lincoln's case, the voice.
she's quite physically powerful for her age.
Whatever that means.
I can't wait for Smokey and the Bandit 40, where Frog and Bandit are fighting over his urge to buy a hot Trans Am for his retirement years.
hmm this is the same actress that was pushing Boniva, an osteoporosis drug, now doing the worst thing for bones adding excessive weight. I hope her bones are up to it. Not sure though that pulling a Zellweger is that bright though.
Yes.. Her decision to gain weight for her job will likely convince millions of women that they too - should gain weight.. Sheesh..
Actually, putting on a moderate amount of weight is the BEST thing a woman her size could do for osteoporosis. Being thin is a risk factor. The reason that obesity/overweight is not officially classified as a disease is that it has a few health benefits. A greatly reduced risk of osteoporosis is the main one. Besides, Sally Field could put on 25 pounds without becoming clinically overweight, much less obese. The healthy weight range is very wide and most actresses are at the very bottom or below. Being slightly underweight is much worse for your health than being slightly overweight.
Actually, osteoporosis happens in slight bodies more......... the extra weight makes bones strong.
Huh? her weight loss is more likely to put her at risk of osteoporosis; where in the world are you getting your info? After years of borderline osteoporosis [osteopenia] I gained ten pounds and now have normal bone density. Being underweight is very unhealthy [I also had anemia] as well.
A little extra weight is good for you if you have osteoporosis. Sheesh.
And "horrifying" to gain weight? Does this woman have an eating disorder? Gaining weight is no fun, but "horrifying" seems a little strong.
I had a crush on Sally back in the 60s when she was " The Flying Nun ". Wow... who woulda thunk back then that she would one day be a two-time Academy Award winner. Here's hoping Oscar # 3 will be hers in 2013!
Way to be a gross pervert
Triumph, you are an idiot. No one said they watch movies to learn historical facts. You are the one showing your ignorance, but what more can we expect from someone who cant even come up with an original name & only talks about deficating? Stick to what you know best, inbreeding
I don't get why actors think they need to gain a bunch of weight for a part. Theatrical prosthetics are so good these days that gaining the actual weight is completely unnecessary. A good special effects makeup artist can apply layers to fill out the face and, of course, the body can be easily padded - especially when the costumes such as the Victorian era are so enveloping. There is no need to put ones body through an unhealthy weight gain/loss process.
Because it looks more realistic. My wife is a makeup artist, and I'm a cinematographer. It may not be 100% healthy (neither are stunts, etc.), but it works better on screen.
@ingyandbert...Sally had to gain weight so that she would not look so fragile. By gaining weight her face was more fuller because of less wrinkles AND she would appear healthier and stronger...which emits strength and eliteness. Don't worry, she will be able to drop it in no time flat.
The reason was given in the article, Ingyandbert: authenticity. Ms Field went after this part. She pursued it for years and begged Spielberg to let her have it, promising to gain weight so she would resemble Mary Todd Lincoln more closely.
I'm afraid I don't remember how long it was in pre-production, but I believe it was nearly a decade. This was a part she was desperate to play. She was committed to the part of Mary Todd Lincoln. I look forward to seeing Ms Field in this role. I'm certain she will be amazing.
Sally is only worth gazillions...she is not fighting for her career. she is our beloved sally field and will be nominated and could possibly win best supporting actress...she did everything to make this part work. that's a true professional actress.
great actress.
Sally never sold out.
We forget her role in Gidget.
sounds like your bored in bed– buy a doll.
And in the end the love they make is equal to Abe riding a bicycle across the face of the moon with Sally in the basket? That's awesome!
she will do anything to make the part work...she is a great actress, well respected in the industry and she will
recieved an oscar nomination....however she was hysterical in the crazy flying nun series.
lol
I'm afraid I don't remember that series. I'm too young. Should I look for it on youtube or Netflix?
She is a great actress.
She is the IT girl!
OK Sally, big fan for 4 decades, but are you an IDI OT? Anyone at our age that would consider putting on 25 lbs to make a film has to be. Sorry, that's insane to put your health and body through that.
Blue, she is fighting for her career. She has to do what she can to stay working in film. How many actresses of her age actually get steady work these days??
It sucks, and it's unfair, but it's true. Don't wag your finger at her until you have been an actress past the age of 40 ANYWHERE.
I heard he kills Edward Cullen in this one, but only after Abe is caught on camera canoodling with Bella.
You must be very intelligent. You posted as BO-LO and then said awful things about BO-LO. Additionally, you were too weak to leave the reply button available. I am very sorry about all of the difficulties you must be having in life. I have had my midnight snack of Lucky Charms and I am going back to bed. Good luck being you.
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Sally doesn't even need makeup. She looks exactly like Abraham Lincoln. Maybe a little older and rougher but the makeup department will be able to smooth her out.
As a history buff, I cant wait for this movie. Not a big Daniel-Day Lewis fan, but if he spent a year preparing for the role, I imagine he'll do a good job
*sarcasm* Yeah because we all know hollywood can be depended on to make films that are always 100% historically accurate. I'm curious to see how much "creative license" they take with this one.
@TrumphTheInsultComicDog: You're speaking of "creative license" as though it is a terrible thing, yet you've stolen another character's name to use as your username Hypocrite of the Day award goes to you, moron. Congrats!
Oh ok so distorting historical facts is ok then??? All i'm saying is if you want to learn history about anyone or anything then movies aren't the best source to turn to. And how is my taking my name on here from a character and criticizing the movie industry for taking liberties with historical facts for the purpose of telling a story hypocritical??? Those two things are completely unrelated. Thank you for showing just how much of an ignorant, ill educated, waste of a person you are!
Me too. Hope they just don't skim over his time as a vampire slayer. I remember Day Lewis in the Last of the Mohicans and I think he'll embody Abe's axe wielding hero just fine.