Oscar-winning actress Sally Field highlighted the importance of the First Amendment during a recent appearance on CBS’s “60 Minutes.”

Reciting the amendment she memorized in seventh grade, the 71-year-old star said she now understands its value “like never before” nearly 67 years later.

Field emphasized the rights to free speech, peaceful assembly, and protest, calling the Constitution a “fragile” democracy that needs protection.

Her comments stand out as a rare expression of appreciation for American rights from a Hollywood figure amid ongoing political criticism from many in the entertainment industry.