Sally Field rejected major role in The First Wives Club

Sally Field rejected major role in The First Wives Club Sally Field turned down the part that went to the late Diane Keaton because she wasn't a fan of the plot. 27 April 2026 Sally Field has revealed why she turned down the role of Annie Paradis in The First Wives Club. Sally Field has revealed why she turned down a role in The First Wives Club The 79-year-old actress - who is known for films such as Forrest Gump and Mrs Doubtfire - admitted the part of the neurotic housewife in the 1996 comedy classic, which ended up going to the late Diane Keaton, was "not my cup of tea".