Susan Sarandon, a celebrated figure in cinema, stands as a symbol of authenticity and self-expression. With a career that spans several decades, she has mesmerized audiences not only with her acting skills but also with her unwavering commitment to living her truth, both in front of and behind the camera.
From her unforgettable performance in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to her Academy Award-winning role in “Dead Man Walking”, Sarandon has made a profound impact on the film industry. Yet, what truly distinguishes her is her fearless embrace of individuality.
In an industry often constricted by rigid standards of beauty and conformity, Sarandon boldly defies these limitations. Recently, when critics criticized her fashion sense as “inappropriate”, she chose a powerful, non-verbal response. Rather than engage in a debate, she shared a striking image of herself confidently showcasing her body in just her underwear, effectively sending a message that she sets her own standards.
Sarandon’s boldness transcends fashion. Now at 78, she embraces the aging process with grace, valuing the moments of life and dismissing societal pressures. Her recipe for maintaining vitality includes a healthy dose of laughter, regular physical activity, nutritious meals, and, naturally, a talented team for her beauty needs.
Beneath her glamorous exterior and numerous accolades lies a woman who forges her own path. Surrounding herself with those who share her zest for life and adventurous spirit, Sarandon refuses to dwell on trivial matters.
In a society that often tries to stifle individuality, Susan Sarandon exemplifies the power of confidence and tenacity. She inspires us to embrace our true selves and pursue our own journeys, regardless of the opinions of others.
As we celebrate Sarandon’s indomitable spirit, let us also learn from her example: choose authenticity over conformity and dare to be unapologetically ourselves. In a world that frequently seeks to suppress uniqueness, Sarandon’s message resonates loudly: be courageous, be bold, and most importantly, stay true to who you are.
This single guy raised 30 children and adopted five more; here’s how they all live now
Being a foster parent means making a change in a child’s life. These people are compassionate and caring and always ready to open their hearts and homes to minors in need of love and kindness.
Lamont Thomas from Buffalo, New York, has devoted the last 20 years of his life fostering children. Speaking to Good Morning America of the time he welcomed the first child, this amazing man says, “In the beginning, I was helping out some friends. They had lost their child to the system. I went on and got certified and became a foster parent. I haven’t stopped since.”
Believe it or not, Lamont has fostered more than 30 kids, five of which he officially adopted. So with his two biological children, Anthony and LaMonica, he became a father of seven.
The first kid Lamont adopted is Michael Thomas. He’s now 27 and recalls the time he became part of the family.
“He was my third foster home and it ended up being my forever home,” Michael said. “He [knew] my biological parents.”
“Lamont never turned [a child] away,” Michael added. “They either aged out or went back home to their own families.”
With seven kids to take care of on his own, Lamont knew he was done adopting, but then he came across a very special case that made him change his mind.
Five siblings aged 5,4,3,2 and 1, who were children of one of Lamont’s foster kids were placed in foster homes themselves. Lamont was sad the kids got to experience their parent’s fate, and his heart tore apart when he learned Zendaya, Jamel, Nakia, Major, and Michaela were separated. Not only they were taken in by four different families, but they were also in four different cities.
Sadly, that meant one thing, that they wouldn’t be raised together.
That’s when Lamont stepped in. He just couldn’t let the siblings spend their childhood without being by each other’s side so he re-certified as a foster parent and adopted all of them.
Some of his older kids had moved from the house already and had families on their own, so Lamont knew he was making the right decision as he could devote all his time to the new addition to the family.
“I was fighting to keep back the tears,” he said of his adoption day with Judge Lisa Rodwin. “Every day I think about it, my eyes swell up. All that we endured to make this happen, it was something.”
This incredible single dad was now a father of 12 children. He knew things wouldn’t be easy, but he was willing to give it a go.
“They bring new energy to me,” Lamont shared. “They’re lovable kids, very affectionate. They deserve to be raised as siblings, and that was my fight.”
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