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Sally Field Shares Harrowing Illegal Abortion Experience, Advocates for Reproductive Rights

The actress recalls her traumatic 1964 abortion in a plea for support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming election.

  • Sally Field, 77, opened up about her illegal abortion at age 17, describing it as 'beyond hideous and life-altering.'
  • Field's video recounts her journey to Tijuana, Mexico, for the procedure, facilitated by a family doctor and his wife.
  • During the abortion, Field was given minimal anesthesia and was molested by a technician, adding to the trauma.
  • The actress urges voters to support candidates who protect reproductive rights, emphasizing the need for change.
  • Field's story resonates with many, drawing support from fans and fellow celebrities who commend her bravery.
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