Susan Sarandon net worth: Fortune explored as actress opens up on being blacklisted in Hollywood over anti-Jewish remarks
Thelma & Louise star Susan Sarandon recently claimed that she has been blacklisted in the film industry following her comments at a pro-Palestine rally in November last year. The actress is known for her performances in films like Dead Man Walking, and her net worth currently stands at $60 million, as per CelebrityNetWorth.
In her latest interview with The Times on November 10, 2024, Sarandon opened up on the aftermath of speaking at the rally and claimed:
"I was dropped by my agency, my projects were pulled. I've been used as an example of what not to do if you want to continue to work."
The Search for Tomorrow star was asked whether she would get to work on a big-budget film in the future. Susan Sarandon responded by saying that she did not have an answer for that. She even addressed those who were in a similar situation and continued:
"There are so many people out of work right now [since] November of last year … who have lost their jobs as custodians, as writers, as painters, as people working in the cafeteria, substitute teachers who have been fired because they tweeted something, or liked a tweet, or asked for a ceasefire."
Susan Sarandon's earnings are a result of her successful career as an actress
The New York City native has accumulated a huge fanbase with her flawless performances on screen over the years. She has been involved in several projects since the 1970s and has managed to own a few properties.
Back in 2009, she purchased a penthouse in Greenwich Village after her split from Tim Robbins. CelebrityNetWorth states that the property was priced at $1.75 million. Sarandon and Tim were residing at a luxurious duplex in Manhattan, and following their separation, she paid $3.2 million to acquire ownership over the house.
Before entering Hollywood, Susan Sarandon was employed as a hairdresser and house cleaner. She began her career on stage before making her film debut in 1970. She played the character of Melissa Compton in a film called Joe.
Susan's appearance in the 1970 film helped her gain minor roles on different shows for a while. This includes titles such as A World Apart, American Playhouse, Oxbridge Blues, Friends, and more. She also appeared in multiple episodes of the 2017 series Ray Donovan and played the lead in the 2022 series Monarch.
Susan Sarandon also voiced herself in an episode of The Simpsons and made uncredited appearances in Saturday Night Live. She was a part of animated shows such as Moonbeam City, American Dad!, and Rick and Morty.
While the actress has several films in her credits, she is most recognized for her performances in Atlantic City, Bull Durham, White Palace, Thelma & Louise, Lorenzo's Oil, The Client, and Dead Man Walking. Apart from these, Sarandon has appeared in some music videos.
Susan Sarandon apologized for her comments at the rally
The Stepmom star was in the headlines after she appeared at a pro-Palestinian protest organized in New York City in November 2023 following the Israel-Hamas conflict, which started the previous month. She said at the time:
"There are a lot of people afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country."
According to Page Six, Hollywood agency UTA was unhappy with Susan Sarandon's comments, and the company dropped her after she appeared at the rally. Sarandon later apologized through a statement shared on Instagram the following month.
Sarandon began by saying that she went to the rally to request a ceasefire in Gaza, and she never planned to say anything until she was called on stage to say a few words. She also mentioned:
"Intending to communicate my concern for an increase in hate crimes, I said that Jewish Americans, as the targets of rising antisemitic hate, "are getting a taste of what it is like to be Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence." This phasing was a terrible mistake, as it implies that until recently Jews have been strangers to persecution, when the opposite is true."
Sarandon said that Jews have been facing "discrimination and religious violence" for a long time, which she completely ignored while making the comments. She ended by writing that she would remain committed to "peace, truth, justice, and compassion for everyone."
Susan Sarandon has two films in her upcoming lineup, starting with The Six Triple Eight, which is scheduled for release this year. It will be followed by the comedy film, Nonnas.