Tuesday, May 5: Sally Field, Jamie Lynn Sigler

Tuesday, May 5: Sally Field, Jamie Lynn Sigler

From The View by ABC News

May 5, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the Met Gala, reflections from Sally Field on her career, and Jamie Lynn Sigler sharing her personal story of resilience.

'The View' co-hosts weigh in after entertainment’s A‑list turned out for this year’s Met Gala, as fashion headlines clashed with protests and backlash over billionaire Jeff Bezos serving as the event’s honorary chair. Sally Field joins the show to reflect on decades of portraying unforgettable female characters. The two‑time Oscar winner looks back on filming 'Soapdish' with Whoopi Goldberg and opens up about starring in the heartfelt new film 'Remarkably Bright Creatures'. Plus, Jamie Lynn Sigler shares her powerful story of resilience in her new memoir, 'And So It Is…'. She reflects on growing up on 'The Sopranos', explains why she kept her multiple sclerosis diagnosis private for years, and shares how opening up now is her way of helping others feel less alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: The View

Guests: Sally Field, Jamie Lynn Sigler

Topics covered

  • Met Gala
  • fashion
  • resilience
  • female characters
  • multiple sclerosis
  • memoir

Keywords

  • Met Gala
  • Sally Field
  • Jamie Lynn Sigler
  • multiple sclerosis
  • memoir
  • female characters
  • Soapdish
  • The Sopranos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC News

Books & works: Soapdish, Remarkably Bright Creatures, And So It Is…, The Sopranos

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