Sarandon is known for her active support of progressive and liberal political causes , ranging from donations to organizations such as EMILY 's List to participating in a 1983 delegation to Nicaragua sponsored by MADRE , an organization that promotes " social , environmental , and economic justice " . In 1999 , she was appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador . In that capacity , she has actively supported the organization 's global advocacy , as well as the work of the Canadian UNICEF Committee . In 2006 , she was one of eight women selected to carry in the Olympic flag at the Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games , in Turin , Italy . The same year , Sarandon received the Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Award . Sarandon was appointed an FAO Goodwill Ambassador in 2010
Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games
2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Susan Sarandon