Childhood and Education Journey of Susan Sarandon in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Susan Sarandon, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Susan Sarandon is a celebrated American actor recognized for her extensive career and achievements. She has received an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Additionally, she has been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards and nine Golden Globe Awards. Her work spans diverse roles and genres, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 16, 1967: Marriage to Chris Sarandon

On September 16, 1967, Susan Sarandon married fellow college student Chris Sarandon.

1975: Announcement of Trial Separation

In 1975, Susan Sarandon and Chris Sarandon announced a trial separation.

1977: Relationship with Louis Malle

Beginning in 1977, Susan Sarandon had a live-in relationship with director Louis Malle. The relationship ended in 1980.

1979: Divorce from Chris Sarandon

In 1979, Susan Sarandon and Chris Sarandon divorced; however, she retained his surname.

1980: End of Relationship with Louis Malle

In 1980, Susan Sarandon ended her live-in relationship with director Louis Malle, after which she had brief involvements with David Bowie and Sean Penn.

1981: Meeting Franco Amurri on Tempest Set

In 1981, Susan Sarandon met Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri on the set of Tempest, though their relationship didn't begin until several years later.

March 15, 1985: Birth of Daughter Eva Amurri

On March 15, 1985, Susan Sarandon and Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri welcomed their daughter, Eva Amurri.

1988: Relationship with Tim Robbins

In 1988, Susan Sarandon began living with actor Tim Robbins after meeting him while filming Bull Durham.

May 15, 1989: Birth of Son John "Jack" Henry

On May 15, 1989, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins welcomed their son, John "Jack" Henry.

May 4, 1992: Birth of Son Miles

On May 4, 1992, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins welcomed their son, Miles.

2000: Appearance at the Shadow Convention

In 2000, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins spoke at the Shadow Convention in Los Angeles, advocating for drug offenders facing unduly harsh punishments.

2004: Advisory Committee for Racism Watch

In 2004, Susan Sarandon served on the advisory committee for 2004 Racism Watch, an activist group. The group aimed to monitor and address instances of racism.

2006: Genealogical Journey and Awards

In 2006, Susan Sarandon traced her Welsh genealogy with relatives in the United Kingdom for the BBC Wales program, "Coming Home: Susan Sarandon." The same year, she also received the Ragusani Nel Mondo prize for her Sicilian heritage.

2009: Breakup with Tim Robbins

In 2009, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins ended their relationship.

March 12, 2011: Speech in Madison, Wisconsin

On March 12, 2011, Susan Sarandon spoke before a crowd in Madison, Wisconsin, protesting Governor Scott Walker and his Budget Repair Bill.

September 27, 2011: Speech at Occupy Wall Street

On September 27, 2011, Susan Sarandon addressed reporters and supporters at the Occupy Wall Street protest in New York City.

October 15, 2011: Controversy over Comments about Pope Benedict XVI

On October 15, 2011, Susan Sarandon's use of the word "Nazi" to describe Pope Benedict XVI sparked complaints from Roman Catholic authorities and the Anti-Defamation League, who called for an apology.

2012: Comments on Obama's Performance in the 2012 U.S. Presidential Election

In 2012, during the U.S. presidential election, Susan Sarandon, along with Michael Moore, expressed reservations about Barack Obama's performance but hoped for his re-election. Sarandon noted she wasn't closely aligned with the White House.

May 2015: Launch of Fundraising Campaign for "Deep Run"

In May 2015, Susan Sarandon launched a fundraising campaign with Represent.com to sell T-shirts to finance the documentary "Deep Run", which tells the story of a teen undergoing a gender transition in North Carolina.

2015: Breakup with Jonathan Bricklin

In 2015, Susan Sarandon and Jonathan Bricklin ended their relationship.

March 28, 2016: Possible Lack of Support for Hillary Clinton

On March 28, 2016, Susan Sarandon indicated during an interview on All In with Chris Hayes that she and other Bernie Sanders supporters might not support Hillary Clinton if she became the Democratic nominee for president, suggesting some felt Donald Trump's election would lead to immediate revolution.

October 30, 2016: Endorsement of Jill Stein

On October 30, 2016, Susan Sarandon publicly endorsed Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein.

November 26, 2017: Comments on Hillary Clinton

On November 26, 2017, in an interview with The Guardian, Susan Sarandon stated that she found Hillary Clinton to be "very, very dangerous", suggesting her presidency would have led to continued fracking and war.

2017: Revelation of Affair with Philip Sayer

In 2017, Susan Sarandon revealed that she had an affair with British actor Philip Sayer, whom she further revealed was gay.

2017: Sexuality Considered "Open"

In 2017, Susan Sarandon told Pride Source that her sexuality was "open" and "up for grabs".

June 2018: Participation in a Rally Against Gun Violence

In June 2018, Susan Sarandon participated in a rally against gun violence and brought activist Rosa Clemente to the 75th Golden Globe Awards.

June 28, 2018: Arrest During Women Disobey Protests

On June 28, 2018, Susan Sarandon was arrested during the Women Disobey protests, along with 575 others, for protesting against Donald Trump's migrant separation policy at the Hart Senate Office Building.

May 27, 2021: Support for Palestinian People

On May 27, 2021, Susan Sarandon tweeted her support for the Palestinian people, criticizing the Israeli government and expressing solidarity with Bella Hadid. She also co-signed a letter criticizing Israel's labeling of Palestinian human rights groups as terror organizations.

2021: Dating Interests Revealed

On a 2021 episode of the Divorced Not Dead podcast, Susan Sarandon mentioned that she was open to dating people of any age, color, or gender, stating that those are just details.

February 2022: Criticism and Apology for Tweet about Police Officers

In February 2022, Susan Sarandon faced criticism from law enforcement organizations for sharing a tweet describing a photo of police officers as fascism. She subsequently deleted the tweet and apologized on Twitter.

September 2022: Apparent Coming Out as Bisexual

During a September 2022 appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon", Susan Sarandon seemingly came out as bisexual.

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November 2023: Statements on the Gaza War and Subsequent Fallout

In November 2023, Susan Sarandon spoke out against the Israeli government's actions during the Gaza war at a pro-Palestinian rally. Following her remarks, she was dropped as a client by United Talent Agency.

March 12, 2025: Attendance at Detention Hearing of Mahmoud Khalil

On March 12, 2025, Susan Sarandon attended the detention hearing of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and voiced her support for the free speech rights of Khalil and all US residents.