Biographie
Winner of the 2017 Best Actress award at the Reel Awards, a lookalike event akin to the Oscars in Las Vegas.
Susie holds dual American and UK passports.
Suzie Kennedy is renowned as one of the world’s leading lookalike and tribute artists. Highly sought after globally, she is recognized as a pioneer in her field. Based in London, England, Suzie works internationally, frequently appearing for prestigious companies. She is the official Marilyn Monroe model for the 2016 Marilyn Monroe Legacy of a Legend world tour, representing Hollywood Auction House Julien’s by modeling items worn and owned by Marilyn Monroe from the collections of The Marilyn Monroe Estate and David Gainsborough Roberts. Suzie has featured in major international feature films, TV dramas, commercials, and London West End theatre, alongside editorial and commercial photography. Her résumé firmly establishes her as the premier professional Marilyn Monroe lookalike and tribute performer.
Born in the USA but residing in London, Suzie’s live shows and appearances are in demand worldwide. She has portrayed Marilyn Monroe in numerous films, including the Oscar-winning "The Theory of Everything" and the Italian feature "Me and Marilyn" (Io e Marilyn). She starred as Marilyn in the 2010 Italian film "Io e Marilyn," which grossed millions during its opening weekend, outperforming Disney’s "A Christmas Carol" at the box office. Suzie was selected to play Marilyn with the endorsement of the Marilyn Monroe Estate.
Her portrayals include a photographic reconstruction in "The Theory of Everything" and roles in TV dramas such as "Who Killed Marilyn?," "Seven Days That Made a President - JFK," and "Autopsy: The Final Days of Marilyn." Suzie has appeared on numerous TV shows worldwide, including the BBC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and programs like "Come Dine With Me" (which she won), "The Weakest Link," "Party Wars," and "Pet Nation," as well as various international news features.
She has led global TV advertising campaigns, including those for the Marilyn Monroe Estate’s official jewellery line. Suzie has modeled Marilyn’s personal and movie wardrobe, wearing iconic authentic dresses at major auction houses including Julien’s, Christie’s, and Bonhams, showcasing Marilyn’s clothing and possessions to the worldwide media.
On stage, Suzie starred as Marilyn in London’s West End at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in "Marilyn and Ella," and headlined her own one-woman dinner show for two consecutive years. She sings live and has performed birthday tributes for Hollywood stars such as Eva Longoria, Formula 1 legends Sir Stirling Moss and Mark Webber, and Sir Richard Branson. Suzie also performed for will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas at the launch of his new phone.
Her career spans global advertising, TV, and press campaigns for brands like Pepsi, Stella Artois, Guinness, Citroën, and Nestlé. Suzie has appeared in publications worldwide, including OK! Magazine, Vanity Fair, Harper’s & Queen, the LA Times, Hollywood Reporter, and USED Magazine (fashion spread). She has modeled for designers such as Prada and Donna Karan. Suzie stars in the award-winning tribute/musical show "Stars in Concert," which has been running internationally for 15 years.
