"Field said she and other actresses loved one another and hung out together during the shoot. Commenting on a photo from behind the scenes, Field said it showed her holding baby Sam and protecting his ears. The cast was attending an end-of-wrap party, and a loud band was performing. "He was on the set all the time, and my friends took care of him. Sam has always said that's probably why he's gay," Field said, laughing."
"On TikTok, many others posted sweet comments about what the movie meant to them. One user remembered when Hollywood came to her town. "I live in the small town where it was filmed in 1987-88, Natchitoches, La. I remember them filming and renting houses. Daryl Hannah was spotted shopping in Winn-Dixie. Dolly performed at the local bar and college football game. Shirley frequented the local yogurt shop. It was a big deal for all of us in town.""
"Another said, "I named my daughter M'Lynn after her character. It will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️" Field has three sons. The oldest, Peter Craig, was born in 1969. He's a novelist and screenwriter."
Sally Field recalled filming Steel Magnolias in late summer 1988 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, while caring for her six-month-old son, Sam. She described the cast as close, spending time together and supporting one another during production. Field shared that Sam was on set frequently and that friends looked after him. She commented on a behind-the-scenes photo showing her holding Sam and protecting his ears during an end-of-wrap party with a loud band. Field also connected the experience to later reflections on the film’s impact, including memories from local residents who saw the cast around town and named children after characters.
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