Susan Sarandon And Julia Roberts -

Whether driving a 1966 Thunderbird off the edge of the Grand Canyon or standing outside a prison gate in a mini skirt, these two women have defined what it means to be a female lead for the last 40 years.

Sarandon famously rejected the "movie star" label early on. She chose roles that were difficult, unglamorous, and political ( Atlantic City , The Client , Dead Man Walking ). She used her platform to get arrested at protests. She is the conscience of the room. susan sarandon and julia roberts