History of Susan Sarandon in Timeline

Susan Sarandon is a celebrated American actor with a career spanning over five decades. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Additionally, she has been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards and nine Golden Globe Awards, 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: Trial Separation from Chris Sarandon

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

1977: Relationship with Louis Malle

From 1977, Susan Sarandon was in a live-in relationship with director Louis Malle.

1979: Divorce from Chris Sarandon

In 1979, Susan Sarandon and Chris Sarandon officially divorced.

1980: End of relationship with Louis Malle

In 1980, Susan Sarandon's live-in relationship with director Louis Malle ended.

1981: Meeting Franco Amurri on Tempest set

In 1981, Susan Sarandon met Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri on the set of Tempest.

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March 15, 1985: Birth of Daughter Eva Amurri

On March 15, 1985, Susan Sarandon gave birth to her daughter, Eva Amurri, with Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri.

1988: Relationship with Tim Robbins

Beginning in 1988, Susan Sarandon began living with Tim Robbins, whom she met while filming Bull Durham.

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

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

May 4, 1992: Birth of Son Miles

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

1995: Interview for The Celluloid Closet

In 1995, Susan Sarandon was interviewed for the documentary The Celluloid Closet, which explores the depiction of homosexuality in Hollywood films.

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2000: Appearance at the Shadow Convention

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

2004: Advisory Committee for Racism Watch

In 2004, Susan Sarandon served on the advisory committee for 2004 Racism Watch, an activist group.

2006: Tracing Welsh genealogy and Ragusani Nel Mondo prize

In 2006, Susan Sarandon traced her Welsh genealogy for the BBC Wales programme, Coming Home: Susan Sarandon, and received the Ragusani Nel Mondo prize for her Sicilian roots.

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2008: Campaigning for John Edwards and endorsement of Barack Obama

In 2008, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins campaigned for John Edwards in New Hampshire. Sarandon later endorsed Barack Obama for president.

2009: Breakup with Tim Robbins

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

2009: Lifetime Achievement Award at Stockholm International Film Festival

In 2009, Susan Sarandon received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Stockholm International Film Festival.

2010: Induction into New Jersey Hall of Fame

In 2010, Susan Sarandon was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

March 12, 2011: Protest in Madison, Wisconsin

On March 12, 2011, Susan Sarandon spoke at a protest in Madison, Wisconsin, against Governor Scott Walker and his Budget Repair Bill.

September 27, 2011: Speech at Occupy Wall Street Protest

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 led to complaints from Roman Catholic authorities and the Anti-Defamation League.

2011: Outstanding Artistic Life Award at Shanghai International Film Festival

In 2011, Susan Sarandon received the Outstanding Artistic Life Award for her contribution to world cinema at the Shanghai International Film Festival.

2012: Not Thrilled with Obama's Performance

In 2012, Susan Sarandon, along with Michael Moore, expressed dissatisfaction with Barack Obama's performance as president but hoped for his re-election.

2013: Inauguration of International Film Festival of India

In 2013, Susan Sarandon was invited to inaugurate the 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

May 2015: Campaign for Deep Run documentary

In May 2015, Susan Sarandon launched a campaign with Represent.com to sell T-shirts to fund the documentary Deep Run, about a transgender teen in North Carolina.

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2015: Breakup with Jonathan Bricklin

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

2015: Goldene Kamera Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2015, Susan Sarandon received the Goldene Kamera international lifetime achievement award.

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

On March 28, 2016, Susan Sarandon indicated in an interview on All In with Chris Hayes that she and other Bernie Sanders supporters might not support Hillary Clinton if she were the Democratic nominee for president.

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October 30, 2016: Endorsement of Jill Stein

On October 30, 2016, Susan Sarandon publicly endorsed Jill Stein, the Green Party's candidate, for president of the United States.

November 26, 2017: Sarandon's comments on Hillary Clinton

On November 26, 2017, Susan Sarandon stated in an interview with The Guardian that she considered Hillary Clinton "very, very dangerous", suggesting she would have continued fracking and war if she had been president.

2017: Revelation of affair with Philip Sayer

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

2017: Openness about sexuality

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

June 2018: Rally against gun violence

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

June 28, 2018: Arrest at Women Disobey Protest

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

May 27, 2021: Support for Palestinian people on Twitter

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

2021: Comments on dating interests

On a 2021 episode of the Divorced Not Dead podcast, Susan Sarandon said of her dating interests, "I don't care if it's a man or a woman. I mean, I'm open to all age, all color. And those for me, those things are just details."

February 2022: Criticism and apology for tweet about police

In February 2022, Susan Sarandon faced criticism for sharing a tweet that described a photo of police officers as fascism. She later deleted the tweet and apologized.

September 2022: Seemingly coming out as bisexual

In September 2022, Susan Sarandon seemingly came out as bisexual during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

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November 2023: Sarandon speaks out on Gaza War

In November 2023, Susan Sarandon spoke out against the Israeli government's actions during the Gaza war at a pro-Palestinian rally in Union Square, leading to her being dropped as a client by United Talent Agency. She apologized for her comments on December 1, 2023.

March 12, 2025: Support for Mahmoud Khalil

On March 12, 2025, Susan Sarandon attended the detention hearing of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil and expressed support for his free speech rights.