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Susan Sarandon, born October 4, 1946, is an Academy Award-winning actress and activist, knowns for her stunning looks, outspoken political views, and impressive acting range & you can see photos of her through the years, here.
A native New Yorker, she started on the soap opera A World Apart and worked steadily through the 70s, including her part in the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Her critical breakout would come with her Oscar-nominated role in 1980’s Atlantic City. Nominations for Thelma & Louise (1991), Lorenzo’s Oil (1992), and The Client (1994) followed. Susan finally took home her first Academy Award for Dead Man Walking (1995).
Since, she’s starred in everything from comedies to political thrillers. Notable films include Pretty Baby (1978), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Bull Durham (1988), Little Women (1994), James and the Giant Peach (1996), Stepmom (1998), Enchanted (2007), Speed Racer (2008), The Lovely Bones (2009), Cloud Atlas (2012), Tammy (2014), The Meddler (2015), and A Bad Moms Christmas (2017). Susan has also appeared on the small scree, appearing on Friends (2001), Malcolm in the Middle (2002), and the miniseries Feud (2017).
Susan’s certainly had an impressive career. Check out her best photos, from her young days on daytime TV to her life as a total acting legend.
Susan Sarandon on set
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Susan Sarandon In 1977
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‘Pretty Baby’
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Susan Sarandon Smiles
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‘The Hunger’
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‘The Witches Of Eastwick’
![‘The Witches Of Eastwick’](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Susan-Sarandon-then-now-ss-10.jpg?w=680)
Susan Sarandon & Nicolas Cage In 1996
![Susan Sarandon & Nicolas Cage In 1996](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Susan-Sarandon-then-now-ss-07.jpg?w=680)
‘Stepmom’
![‘Stepmom’](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Susan-Sarandon-then-now-ss-09.jpg?w=680)
Susan Sarandon In 1999
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Susan Sarandon At TIFF 2002
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‘Enchanted’
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Susan Sarandon At The 2010 Emmys
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Susan Sarandon At The Premiere Of ‘Feud: Bette and Joan’
![Susan Sarandon At The Premiere Of ‘Feud: Bette and Joan’](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Susan-Sarandon-then-now-ss-06.jpg?w=680)
Kit Harington & Susan Sarandon In 2019
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Susan Sarandon & Geena Davis In 2021
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Susan Sarandon Protests With Joaquin Phoenix
![Susan Sarandon Protests With Joaquin Phoenix](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Susan-Sarandon-then-now-ss-04.jpg?w=680)
Susan Sarandon At Christian Siriano
![Susan Sarandon At Christian Siriano](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Susan-Sarandon-then-now-ss-02.jpg?w=680)
SAG-AFTRA Strike Picket Line, New York, USA – 05 Sep 2023
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