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It is easily one of the most iconic films of the 1990s, scoring competing Best Actress Oscar nominations for its two leading stars.
And Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis were in attendance at a special drive-in charity screening of their now-classic film Thelma And Louise on Friday evening, on the occasion of the movie’s 30th anniversary.
The stars wore adorable black tops that said ‘She’s my Thelma & I’m her Louise,’ or the reverse, for the event, which raised partial proceeds to benefit The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and L.A. Regional Food Bank.
Time flies: Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis were in attendance at a special drive-in charity screening of their now-classic film Thelma And Louise on Friday evening, on the occasion of the movie’s 30th anniversary
The covid-conscious, drive-in event was held outdoors at the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, in Los Angeles, California.
Both Susan, 74, and Geena, 65, looked luminous in denim jeans and similar auburn-toned hair worn down at their shoulders.
The Academy Award winners perched at the driver’s seat of an aqua 1966 Ford Thunderbird, similar to the one featured in the brilliant Ridley Scott film, and posed for a selfie just like the one featured on the Thelma & Louise poster.
Lipsmack: Geena and Susan also gave each other an affectionate kiss, betraying years of friendship after making their acclaimed movie together
Timeless couple: The stars wore adorable black tops that said ‘She’s my Thelma & I’m her Louise,’ or the reverse, for the event
Looking back: The covid-conscious, drive-in event was held outdoors at the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, in Los Angeles
Quite a pair: Thelma & Louise is easily one of the most iconic films of the 1990s, scoring competing Best Actress Oscar nominations for its two leading stars
They also gave each other an affectionate kiss, betraying years of friendship after making their acclaimed movie together.
Also present was screenwriter Callie Khouri, who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the movie back in 1992.
Thelma & Louise also scored a Best Director nod for Scott, nominations for Cinematography and Editing, along with the twin Best Actress nods for both Sarandon and Davis.
Hollywood royalty: Both Susan, 74, and Geena, 65, looked luminous in denim jeans and similar auburn-toned hair worn down at their shoulders
Amazing: The Academy Award winners perched on an aqua 1966 Ford Thunderbird…
…which was similar to the one featured in the brilliant Ridley Scott film
Also present: Screenwriter Callie Khouri (left), who won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the movie back in 1992
The movie, about two put-upon best friends from Arkansas who find their power and get in major trouble in the process, is also noteworthy for other reasons.
Chief among them are incredible supporting performances from Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and most notably Brad Pitt, in the role that made him a Hollywood megastar.
Thelma & Louise was released on May 24th, 1991.
Recreating the magic: The actresses posed for a selfie…
Unforgettable: …just like the one featured on the Thelma & Louise poster
The movie is noteworthy for many reasons: Chief among them are incredible performances from Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Brad Pitt, in the role that made him a megastar
And to celebrate the anniversary, Friday’s event was hosted by Cinespia and MGM.
According to the event’s official Eventbrite description, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales benefitted The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and L.A. Regional Food Bank.
A Q&A with Geena and Susan took place before the film.
Also present at the screening was Will & Grace star Megan Mullally, along with her husband Nick Offerman.
Answering questions: A Q&A with Geena and Susan took place before the film
Reminiscing: The pair of actresses shared a unique and electric chemistry in the iconic movie
Famous fans: Also present at the screening was Will & Grace star Megan Mullally
Cuddling up: Megan was there along with her husband Nick Offerman
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