Susan Sarandon’s Response to Daughter Eva Amurri’s Claim of Growing Up in a ‘Circus’

Ashabi Azeez
Susan Sarandon
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Susan Sarandon has given an insight into her parenting style weeks after her daughter Eva Amurri described her upbringing as "growing up in a circus." The veteran actress is letting her daughter and fans know that she is glad to have given her kids such an experience.

Sarandon Responds To Her Daughter's Sentiment

Weeks after Eva compared growing up in the industry to "growing up in a circus," her star mom relayed that everyone loved going to the circus. Sarandon stated that normal was overrated, and she did not see a problem with circus life. The Bull Dullham actress stated, "so I don't see any problem with that as long as all the animals don't get too out of control," she said.

One Of The Best Things She Gave Her Kids

The Stepmom actress made it known that life within the entertainment industry is "unusual" as she noted that kids are exposed to a lot of things. Speaking to ET, Sarandon recalled how she "dragged" her children with her whenever work called. She noted that by virtue of this, they "went all over the globe." The star mom stated that she thought that was one of the best things she gave them.

Sarandon Stated That She Owed No Apologies

Susan Sarandon
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The Hollywood star continued talking about the pros of growing up in the industry as she noted that raising her kids that way helped them to be flexible and adjustable. The 76-year-old described this trait as "a really, really important thing for kids to have." She concluded by relaying that she did not feel the need for any apologies.

What Did Eva Say About Growing Up In The Industry?

Eva Amurri made headlines when she made a statement on TikTok regarding being raised as the child of a Hollywood star. She explained that "people in the industry, who grew up in the industry" likened the experience to growing up in a circus sometimes. Eva explained the "surreal" moments of growing close with the people that they become family, and all of a sudden, everyone goes their separate ways again.

She Described The Disorienting Side Of Acting

Eva Amurri
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The Middle of Nowhere actress mentioned what she felt was "disorienting about the acting world was how everyone gets separated and ready to move on to the next big thing once the project is down." Referring to this factor as a unique experience, she stated that it could be sad sometimes.

Who Are Sarandon's Children?

Susan Sarandon
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Susan Sarandon is a mom to three children all in their thirties with Eva being the oldest. Sarandons other children are Miles and Jack. Eva is 37 years old and she followed in her mom's entertainment footsteps. She was born in 1985 to Sarandon and Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri. Some of Eva's acting credits include Friends, Californication, and How I Met Your Mother. She is a mom to three kids from her marriage to her ex-husband, Kyle Martino.

Jack Robbins

After she ended her relationship with Franck, Sarandon got into a long-term relationship with Tim Robbins. The duo was together for two decades and had Jack in 1989. Unlike his mom and sister, Jack prefers to work behind the scenes in Hollywood. He is a director, and some of his directing credits include Opening Night, Serfs Up, I've Got Levitation, and Ultimate Ultimate among others.

Miles Robbins

Miles Robbins is Sarandon's youngest child born three years after Jack. The young man has found his niche as a Hollywood actor starring in flicks like the rebooted 2018 Halloween, The X-Files and The Day Shall Come to mention a few.

Sarandon's Life As A Family Woman

Susan Sarandon
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These days Sarandon is a senior citizen who keeps up with her children via social media. The iconic actress made it known that she only needed to check her kids out on Instagram and Twitter to know how they were faring. For her daughter, Sarandon just needed to go to her blog page.