At 61, the usually loquacious Susan Sarandon is at a loss to explain her continuing supremacy in an industry where so many other ex-models have failed: "Maybe it's because I've always been so fascinated by real people. I'm not hung up on glamour," she suggests. "Hollywood can punish actresses for getting old and fat. While I may not be fat, there's no denying my age. Other than that, I really don't know." Perhaps it's because she's one of the few actresses of her generation whose face is still capable of physical expression? "Look, I'm not going to knock it [plastic surgery]. I think women have the right to do whatever they want to their bodies that makes them feel good. The only thing I'd say is that learning how to forgive yourself for not being perfect is probably a really positive step. I might add that motherhood doesn't exactly help your self-image when your kids are constantly telling you how bad you look. I'd like to think that it's what's inside that counts."