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Susan Sarandon

Actress, Activist, Pro-Palestinian Advocate

Friend of PalestineNot Palestinian, and stood with Palestine
Born
4 October 1946
Born in
New York, New York, U.S
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Why Susan is here

Award-winning acting career and significant contributions to pro-Palestinian activism.

Their story

Susan Sarandon is an American actor, born in New York in 1946, whose career spans more than five decades. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Dead Man Walking (1995), and her films include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Thelma & Louise and Lorenzo's Oil.

An activist all her life, she has been a steady voice for Palestinians. She spoke at rallies for Gaza in New York in 2023 and lost her talent agency over her comments, but continued to call for a ceasefire and for Palestinian lives to be valued.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Susan’s path.

  1. 1968

    Graduated with a drama degree from Catholic University of America.

  2. 1975

    Gained recognition in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show.".

  3. 1981

    First Oscar nomination for "Atlantic City.".

  4. 1988

    Starred in "Bull Durham," meeting Tim Robbins.

  5. 1996

    Won an Academy Award for "Dead Man Walking.".

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Advocacy at Pro-Palestinian Rallies

    Participated in several rallies, notably in New York, speaking out for Palestinian rights and against Israeli actions in Gaza.

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  2. Public Statements on Palestinian Issues

    Made powerful statements supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and decried the deaths of children in the conflict as war crimes.

  3. Support Letter to Mayor of Barcelona

    Signed a letter supporting Barcelona's decision to break diplomatic relations with Israel and end its twinning agreement with Tel Aviv.

  4. Social Media Activism

    Actively shared pro-Palestinian messages and retweeted messages advocating for peace and the end of war.

  5. Controversial Remarks

    Made statements highlighting the discrimination faced by various religious communities in the U.S., sparking wider dialogues on fear and discrimination.

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