Susan Sarandon's Tragedies And Tribulations - Italian American Actress. #Susan Sarandon #italian american actress
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Italian American Actress
Susan Sarandon was born Susan Abigail Tomalin on October 4, 1946, in New York City. Her Italian heritage comes from her maternal grandparents, Giovanni Criscione and Anita Rigali, who were from Sicily and Tuscany.

Chaotic Upbringing
Sarandon grew up in a chaotic New Jersey household with eight siblings. Her family dynamics were challenging, but they shaped her resilience and determination.

Marrying Chris Sarandon
She met Chris Sarandon at the Catholic University of America in 1967 and married him to avoid getting kicked out of school. Their marriage provided a sense of stability during her formative years.

Hollywood Sexism
Sarandon experienced Hollywood sexism, including unequal pay during the filming of the movie "Twilight". Her co-star Paul Newman gave her part of his pay to equalize earnings, highlighting the industry's gender wage gap.

Oscar Controversy
In 1993, she was temporarily banned from the Oscars for using the podium to rally for a particular cause. This happened during her acceptance speech for winning Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film "Dead Man Walking".

Battling Endometriosis
Diagnosed with endometriosis, doctors warned her about potential fertility issues. She bore two of her three children after the age of 40, defying medical expectations.

Personal Relationships
In 1985 at age 39, she had her first child, Eva Amurri, from a fling with Italian director Franco Amurri. Sarandon's long-term relationship with Tim Robbins ended after 23 years in 2009. They had two sons together, Jack at age 42 and Miles at 45.

Brother's Tragic Death
Her younger brother, Terry Tomalin, tragically passed away of a heart attack in 2016. This loss deeply affected Sarandon and added to her personal tribulations.

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