Susan Sarandon Shuts Down Critics with Grace and Grit at 78
Susan Sarandon isn’t just a legendary actress—she’s a force of nature. With a career spanning decades and a reputation for speaking her mind, the Oscar winner has never been one to play by Hollywood’s rules. So when critics tried to call her out for her outfit choices, Sarandon reminded everyone exactly who she is.
Best known for her iconic role as Janet Weiss in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sarandon quickly cemented her place in cinema history. From the fiercely beloved Thelma & Louise to her Academy Award-winning performance in Dead Man Walking, her talent has never been up for debate. And neither has her confidence.
Sarandon has long been a champion of body positivity and self-expression. She owns her look, speaks her truth, and wears what makes her feel powerful—critics be damned. So when she rocked a bold red carpet look—a crisp white jacket over a black bra—some were quick to clutch their pearls. One journalist even labeled the look “totally inappropriate.”
But Sarandon didn’t need a fiery comeback. Instead, she posted a striking throwback photo of herself in lingerie, radiating strength and self-assurance. No caption needed—just a reminder that she’s always owned her narrative, and always will.
Age doesn’t define Susan Sarandon. In fact, she embraces it with wisdom and wit. Reflecting on getting older, she once shared, “When your sense of time has an ending… you have a tendency not to waste energy on the small stuff. You only surround yourself with people who are vital, curious, brave, and adventurous.”
As for her beauty secrets? “Laugh a lot, get a normal amount of exercise, eat well, and stay out of the sun,” she said with her signature honesty. Of course, she added with a smile, “And have an amazing makeup and hair team!”
At 78, Susan Sarandon isn’t just aging gracefully—she’s redefining what it means to be unapologetically yourself, at any age.