Sally Field, 79, becomes oldest limited-actress Emmy winner

Sally Field, 79, won lead actress in a limited or anthology series or TV movie — single-season stories or films — for Netflix’s Remarkably Bright Creatures at the 78th Emmys, Variety reported 15 September 2026. Variety said she is the oldest winner in the category, edging Jessica Tandy’s 1987 Foxfire win by months.