Susan Sarandon stands out as a must-see icon in the American film landscape. Although she did not intend to become an actress, she has a stellar role and has over 80 films to her credit.
1975> The Rocky Horror Picture Show
At the age of 29, Susan Sarandon plays Janet Weis, a candid fiancée who ends up disinhibiting. We discover it funny, and especially free in a parody of series B, sci-fi and horror films. The film is not a big success, but that's how it makes itself known.
1983> Predators
Almost ten years later, we find it more assertive and above all, already unavoidable. Susan Sarandon is now a cult actress who plays with the greatest. In this film, she forms a sulphurous trio with Catherine Deneuve and David Bowie.
1987> The witches of Eastwick
This film is one of his biggest hits. Alongside Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher, she plays Jane, the red-haired sister, divorced music teacher. All three meet every Thursday to find each other simply, until the day a man becomes the center of their attention.
1991> Thelma and Louise
In Ridley Scott's film, Susan Sarandon is Louise. He narrates the tragic story of two friends whose journey turns into a run across the United States. With Thelma and Louise, Susan Sarandon becomes a key figure in feminism. At the Cannes Film Festival in May 2016, she had reformed the duet with Geena Davis to receive the Women in Motion Award, which rewarded them for their activism.
1995> The last step
After many Oscar nominations for her previous roles, including Louise in Thelma and Louise , Susan Sarandon finally receives it for the film The Last Walk directed by her companion Tim Robbins. She plays an American nun who accompanies convicts until their execution. She plays with Sean Penn who embodies a murderer living his last days. For this role, Susan Sarandon transforms completely, giving up pretty hairstyles and makeup. She reveals her personality, that of a committed woman and an actress who loves strong films with messages.
1998> My best enemy
Actress confirmed, become a real reference, Susan Sarandon gives the answer to the youngest actresses, including Reese Witherspoon , Natalie Portman or Julia Roberts. For example, the film My best enemy where she plays a jealous ex-wife of his rival, the new wife of her husband embodied by Julia Roberts. Her career is turning a corner, she has nothing to prove. She turns to some comedies and not just committed movies.
For the past twenty years, Susan Sarandon seems to be playing the supporting roles and taking time to defend causes. All her life, the actress has fought for the homeless, against hunger in the world, against poverty or racism. She has also championed the LGBT cause, the right to abortion, and campaigns intensively to preserve the environment.
Susan Sarandon is also involved politically, having fought against the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Recently, she also went to Greece on the island of Lesbos to denounce the plight of migrants.
