Beloved 'Field of Dreams' Star, 74, Makes Honest Admission: 'I Don't Have as Many Opportunities as I Used to Have' Nina DerwinAugust 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Beloved 'Field of Dreams' Star, 74, Makes Honest Admission: 'I Don't Have as Many Opportuniti...
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Nina DerwinAugust 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Beloved 'Field of Dreams' Star, 74, Makes Honest Admission: 'I Don't Have as Many Opportunities as I Used to Have' originally appeared on Parade.
It takes more than talent to sustain a career in Hollywood. Perseverance, adaptability, knowing when to say yes without hesitation are the makings of enduring success. Nobody knows that better than Amy Madigan.
Madigan, 74, has been making headlines as of late for her chilling portrayal of Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger's Weapons. The horror-thriller premiered in theaters nationwide on August 8, and has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, many of whom were quick to take note of Madigan's performance. There are already rumors swirling about Oscar nominations for the upcoming awards season and the possibility of an Aunt Gladys-centric prequel.
Seemingly overnight, Madigan has become a viral sensation. Though she's beloved for her work in iconic films like Field of Dreams and Uncle Buck, Weapons and Aunt Gladys have catapulted her into the current cultural zeitgeist. But, behind the scenes, her well-earned recognition has been a long time coming. And, it didn't come easy— especially at an age where it becomes increasingly more difficult for actors to find meaty roles.
"I'm realistic about who I am," she told The New York Times in 2025. "I don't have as many opportunities as I used to have, or as many as someone else. But to get an opportunity like this and create someone with Zach from the ground up was pretty special."
Madigan's quiet confidence comes from a mix of talent honed with hard work coupled with over five decades of experience. After a lifetime of hustling, she's able to enjoy the fruits of her labors, even while existing within an industry that demands perfection. And yet, she knows that success can be fleeting.
"It's really nice because I felt my work is really good in this piece," Madigan said in an interview. "I've been doing it a long time, so to get something that's this gratifying and people like it...it's fun. It's given me a good giggle, but as you're going up, you could come down just as quickly. So you have to take it with a grain of salt."
Beloved 'Field of Dreams' Star, 74, Makes Honest Admission: 'I Don't Have as Many Opportunities as I Used to Have' first appeared on Parade on Aug 17, 2025
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