“I always knew I fit the risk profile. I was thin, small-boned, Caucasian, and heading toward age 60. But I was amazed at how quickly a woman could go from being at risk to having full-fledged osteoporosis.”

Bones in the hip, wrist, and backbone (spine) are among those affected, becoming so weak from the condition that they fracture easily.

According to reports, women are more likely than males to experience symptoms of the disorder, primarily as a result of hormone changes associated with menopause that impair bone density.

Oestrogen, the female hormone, is needed for healthy bones, but after menopause, the levels decrease, leading to a rapid decline in bone density.

When speaking about her condition, Field explained she had always ensured she consumed healthy food, participated in exercises, and took calcium. But despite her efforts, she failed to avoid the diagnosis.

Early-detectable signs of osteoporosis could include height loss over time, back pain, and a hunched posture indicative of a fragile bone.

Exercise, medication, dietary changes, and vitamin and mineral supplements are all part of the osteoporosis treatment plan. To avoid contracting the illness, one could make sure they take supplements and exercise frequently.

Field received negative feedback on her appearance despite her natural aging and health problems. Social media trolls criticized her appearance on Twitter in 2018. One user said, “You’re ugly.”

“Words cannot convey how nauseating you are, lady,” as one person said, “Your butt is going down also,” while another said, “You are utter garbage.”

Grandma of Five Lives in a Beach House

Field is now 76 years old and has adult sons and five grandchildren: Colin, Isabel, Ogden, Noah, and Sophie. A friend once divulged that she enjoys having so many grandkids with whom she plays and has fun.

Field became a first-time grandmother when her eldest son Peter and his first wife, Amy Scattergood, welcomed their daughter Isabel in 1998. The former couple had another daughter Sophie in 2021.

From 1995 until 2005, the author and writer were wed; their marriage ended after ten years. In 2008, Field’s third grandchild and first grandson, Ogden, was welcomed into the world by Peter and Jennifer DeFrancisco. However, after nine years of marriage, he and his second wife got divorced in 2017.

Field’s middle child Eli and his partner Sasha Craig had their son Noah in 2006, and then their youngest grandchild Colin in 2014. This made Field a grandmother for the fourth time.

Field loves her grandkids and spends a lot of time with them, but her sons remain her top focus. The “Forrest Gump” actor once extolled the virtues of her children:

“My sons are the three things in my life of which I am most proud. They are decent, loving, and successful individuals. each having a unique set of skills and achievements.

In addition to writing novels, Field’s firstborn son Peter is a successful screenwriter who has contributed to blockbuster films like “The Batman,” “Top Gun: Maverick,” the first two “Hunger Games” films, and “The Mother.”

The three-time father of three is the author of novels like “Blood Father” and “The Martini.” He has also received praise for his work and has received two Writers Guild of America nominations in addition to one for the Critics Choice Movie Awards.

Field loves being at her house with ocean views and making sure she spends time with her loved ones. After selling her 6,000 square foot Malibu home in 2011, she downsized in June 2012. Her new house, which has three bedrooms and four bathrooms, cost her $2.3 million. The residence is located in the Pacific Palisades district of Los Angeles.

According to reports, the three-time Emmy winner bought the house on April 24, 2012, and it boasts “explosive ocean, canyon, mountain, and city views.”

The estate includes a breakfast bar, a pantry, and a modern kitchen. The master bedroom features a Jacuzzi bathtub, a private terrace, and walk-in closets.

The interior of the house is roomy and features a great room, dining room, open living area with a rustic aesthetic, dramatic stone fireplace, skylights, and pitched beamed ceilings.

The 2,800 square foot, white exterior home has a lawn, stone pathway, Dutch door entry, and enchanting front yard. It is bordered by trees.