Susan Sarandon Is Stunning As Ever In Her 70s

It's been over 50 years since Susan Sarandon first grabbed the limelight as Susan Compton in the 1970 film "Joe." Over the years, she's starred in the cult classic movie "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," across from Winona Ryder in the beloved 1994 adaptation of "Little Women," and as one half of the femme fatale duo in Ridley Scott's modern Western, "Thelma & Louise." And after all this time, she still maintains her bombshell status.

Sarandon has never been afraid to flaunt a little red carpet cleavage, in open defiance of the unspoken rule that female celebrities aren't allowed to age. For Sarandon, the key to confronting aging with confidence is serious self-care. That's true whether you're adjusting your skincare routine to cater to mature skin, letting go of outdated fashion trends that instantly age you, or trying a new hairstyle to show off your gray hair. "If you want to age gracefully, you don't smoke cigarettes and probably laugh a lot, and get the normal amount of exercise, and eat well and stay out of the sun," Sarandon told People in 2020, explaining that she plays ping pong to help stay active. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure — and Sarandon is a fan of both.

Though Susan Sarandon emphasizes cultivating happiness is the key to true beauty, the A-list actress isn't afraid to call in a little beauty industry backup, as long as it's balanced with discernment and plenty of self-love. In 2012, she posed makeup-free for People, admitted to having had liposuction around her eyes, and shared her philosophy when it comes to cosmetic surgery — enhancement, not alteration. "I think everybody should do whatever they want to do," she explained. "The only thing I have a problem with is when suddenly people have gigantic lips that never had gigantic lips."

This approach aligns with Sarandon's feelings about makeup at large. "Beauty products should enhance who you are, rather than making you into someone you don't feel comfortable with," she told The Cut in 2017. "You find your own style... Just as it is with clothing, the more you can see the person, the more the actual soul of the person shows through, the better." That's what makes Sarandon's enduring beauty so special and unique; no matter what tweaks she makes, her individuality shines through.