Susan Sarandon's 26 most unforgettable outfits and looks

Susan Sarandon's best looks showcase her glamorous and eclectic sense of style. The actress has attended many an awards ceremony and film premiere during her decades-long glittering career, but she has always kept onlookers guessing with her red carpet looks - which feature everything from sweeping gowns reminiscent of classic Hollywood to elegant tailoring for a more modern aesthetic.

Sarandon started her career in TV soap operas, but first gained on-screen prominence in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The star went on to appear in 1981's Atlantic City - which garnered her first Oscar nomination - followed by The Hunger and The Witches Of Eastwick. She became a household name after being cast in 1988's Bull Durham.

During the 1990s, Sarandon was nominated for an Academy Award four more times for her roles in Thelma & Louise, Lorenzo's Oil, The Client and Dead Man Walking - finally winning a Best Actress gong for the latter. Her other film credits include Little Women, James And The Giant Peach, Enchanted and The Lovely Bones, She has also starred on Broadway and in TV shows such as Friends and Saturday Night Live.

Sarandon - who is mother to three children, including two sons with her ex-partner, the actor Tim Robbins - is a fan of a less-is-more approach to eveningwear. She regularly opts for black dresses and simpler accessories. However, she isn't afraid to, on occasion, incorporate pops of colour and eye-catching fabrics into her wardrobe choices.