What Is Suzy Amis' Net Worth?
Suzy Amis is an American actress, model, and environmentalist with a net worth of $25 million. However, a significant portion of her net worth is attributed to her husband, James Cameron. James Cameron's net worth is $700 million. Suzy was a model for Ford and John Casablancas before transitioning into acting. Her first acting role was in an episode of "Miami Vice" in 1984, and she made her film debut in the 1985 comedy "Fandango." Over her career, she appeared in notable films such as "Rocket Gibraltar," "Rich in Love," "The Ballad of Little Jo," "Blown Away," "The Usual Suspects," "Titanic," and "Last Stand at Saber River." She retired from acting in 1998.
In 2000, Suzy married director James Cameron, whom she met on the set of "Titanic." They have three children together. Since retiring, Suzy has become an environmentalist and advocate for plant-based diets.
Early Life
Suzy Amis was born on January 5, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She showed an interest in the arts and entertainment from a young age and began modeling with Ford Models during the 1980s.
Acting Career
Suzy Amis transitioned from modeling to acting in 1984 with a role in "Miami Vice." She gained further recognition with films like "Fandango" (1985) and "Rocket Gibraltar" (1988). In 1989, she played Maureen Cleveland in "Twister," and in 1990, she starred as Chloe McBain in "Where the Heart Is." Suzy's performance in "The Ballad of Little Jo" (1993) earned her a nomination for Best Female Lead at the Independent Spirit Awards. Her other film credits from the 1990s include "Blown Away," "The Usual Suspects," "The Ex," and "Titanic." She retired from acting in 1998 after appearing in "Firestorm" and "Judgment Day." In 2014, she featured in the documentary "Deepsea Challenge 3D."
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Philanthropy and Environmental Causes
Post-retirement, Suzy Amis dedicated herself to environmentalism and health advocacy. In 2006, she co-founded MUSE School in Calabasas, California, which became the nation's first vegan K-12 school in 2015. The school emphasizes sustainability, operating as zero-waste and 100% solar-powered.
In 2009, Suzy launched Red Carpet Green Dress, a global initiative promoting sustainable fashion at the Oscars. She has worked with designers like Armani and Vivienne Westwood, creating campaigns with ambassadors such as Emma Roberts, Missi Pyle, Sophie Turner, and Olga Kurylenko.
In 2014, Suzy and James Cameron co-founded Plant Power Task Force, focusing on the environmental impact of animal agriculture. The organization supported the first multi-country study on global diets by Chatham House and launched the MyPlate My Planet Initiative.
Suzy also founded Cameron Family Farms and Food Forest Organics in New Zealand, supporting regenerative agriculture. Her farm uses livestock to improve soil health and aid carbon sequestration.
In 2018, Suzy published "OMD: Swap One Meal A Day to Get Healthy, Live Longer, and Save the Planet," a vegan advocacy cookbook. The OMD Plan featured in the book was highlighted on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday, inspiring Oprah to adopt a plant-based meal daily.
Personal Life
Suzy Amis was married to actor Sam Robards in 1986, with whom she had a son, Jasper. The couple divorced in 1994.
In 2000, Suzy married James Cameron. They have three children together and became guardians of their daughter's teenage friend in 2020. The family resides on an organic farm in Hollister Ranch, Santa Barbara County.
