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Summary
Gwen Field is an American film producer and the mother of Ayda Field. Born in 1949, she worked behind the scenes in film before raising Ayda as a single parent. She has a close relationship with Robbie Williams and has faced significant health challenges in recent years.Biography
Early life and background
Gwen Maxine Field was born on 19 December 1949 in the United States. She later entered the film industry, working primarily behind the scenes. Her professional life placed her within creative environments that would later influence her daughter Ayda Field’s interest in performance and storytelling.
Career in film
Gwen worked as a film producer and assistant director. Her credits include Patti Rocks (1988), Young Blades (2001) and Black Irish (2007). Although not a public facing figure, her career reflects sustained involvement in independent and mid budget productions across several decades.
Motherhood and family life
After separating from Ayda’s father, Haldun Evecan, Gwen raised her daughter as a single mother. Ayda has spoken publicly about the sacrifices her mother made, working consistently to provide stability and opportunity. Gwen’s resilience and independence are frequently cited by Ayda as central to her own values and work ethic.
Influence on Ayda Field
Gwen’s work in film gave Ayda early exposure to creative environments. Ayda has credited her mother with encouraging confidence, independence and emotional openness, qualities that later shaped her television and acting career. Gwen’s example as a working single parent has been a recurring reference point in Ayda’s interviews.
Relationship with Robbie Williams
Following Ayda’s relationship and subsequent marriage to Robbie Williams, Gwen became a close part of the Williams family. Robbie has spoken warmly about his bond with Gwen, often describing her as a second mother. Ayda has publicly joked about the closeness of their relationship, highlighting the affection and trust between them.
Health challenges
In 2018, Gwen was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The diagnosis became publicly known around the time of Princess Eugenie’s wedding, which the family attended together. In 2021, Ayda revealed that Gwen had also been diagnosed with stage two cervical cancer and was undergoing treatment while living with Parkinson’s and lupus.
Family support and resilience
Ayda and Robbie have spoken openly about supporting Gwen through her illnesses, describing the emotional strain of caregiving and physical separation, particularly during the COVID 19 pandemic. Gwen’s determination and optimism during treatment have been described by her family as a source of strength.