Whether you saw her first in Smokey and the Bandit , Gidget , or Mrs. Doubtfire , Sally Field's trademark smile and undeniable grace have made her a joy to watch on the big screen and the small screen over the years. But true to her status as a bonafide Hollywood legend and now Kennedy Center honoree , Sally has also lived a life that's worthy of its own on-screen portrayal. Before following her mother's footsteps into a career as a thespian, she wowed on the field as a high school cheerleader.