Suzy Amis Cameron facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suzy Amis Cameron
Amis in 2017
Born	(1962-01-05) January 5, 1962 (age 63) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Other names	Suzy Cameron
Occupation	Actress model author plant-based diet activist environmental activist
Years active	1984–1998, 2014
Spouse(s)	Sam Robards ​ ​ (m. 1986; div. 1994)​ James Cameron ​ ​ (m. 2000)​
Children	4

Suzy Amis Cameron (born January 5, 1962) is an American who used to be an actress and model. She is also an author and an activist. This means she works to make the world better, especially by promoting a plant-based diet.

Early Life and Acting Career

Suzy Amis Cameron was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 5, 1962. Before she started acting in the 1980s, she worked as a model for Ford Models. She is well-known for her role as Lizzy in the movie Titanic. She also appeared in other films like Fandango and The Usual Suspects.

MUSE Global Schools

In 2006, Suzy Amis Cameron helped start Muse Global Schools with her sister, Rebecca Amis. This is a special school in Calabasas, California, near Los Angeles. It is an independent, non-profit school.

A Unique School Approach

Muse Global Schools uses a teaching style called the Reggio Emilia approach. This method focuses on children's interests and learning through experience.

Plant-Based and Eco-Friendly

In 2015, the school became the first K-12 school in the United States to offer only plant-based meals. This means all the food served at lunch is made from plants. The school is also very eco-friendly. It creates almost no waste and uses 100% solar power. Her husband, James Cameron, designed the special Solar Sun Flowers that help power the school.

Environmental and Plant-Based Activism

Suzy Amis Cameron is very passionate about protecting the environment and promoting healthy eating.

Red Carpet Green Dress

In 2009, she started Red Carpet Green Dress. This is a worldwide project that shows off sustainable fashion at the Oscars. Sustainable fashion means clothes are made in ways that are good for the planet. Designers like Armani and Vivienne Westwood have created gowns and tuxedos for this project. These clothes are often made from vintage, recycled, or repurposed materials.

Becoming Vegan

In 2012, Suzy and her husband, James Cameron, became vegan. This happened after they watched a film called Forks Over Knives. Being vegan means not eating any animal products, like meat, dairy, or eggs.

Plant Power Task Force

In 2014, Suzy Amis Cameron, her husband, and Craig McCaw started the Plant Power Task Force. This group works to show how raising animals for food affects climate change and the environment. They supported studies that looked at how diets around the world are connected to climate change. They also helped start the MyPlate MyPlanet initiative. This project brought together many environmental and health groups. They wanted to show how health and the environment are linked in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

Cameron Family Farms

Suzy Amis Cameron also founded Cameron Family Farms and Food Forest Organics. Food Forest Organics is a plant-based café and market in New Zealand. Her farm in New Zealand uses some cattle to help improve the soil. She has explained that this is a step towards fully plant-based farming in the future. She believes a plant-based diet is a healthier choice for people and the planet.

Book on Plant-Based Eating

In 2018, Suzy Amis Cameron wrote a cookbook called OMD: Swap One Meal a Day to Get Healthy, Live Longer, and Save the Planet. The book encourages people to eat one plant-based meal each day. A newer version, The OMD Plan, was published in 2019. This book was even featured on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday. It inspired Oprah Winfrey to try eating one plant-based meal a day herself.

Personal Life

In 1986, Suzy Amis married actor Sam Robards. They had a son named Jasper. They later divorced in 1994.

Suzy Amis and director James Cameron met while working on the movie Titanic. They married in 2000 and have three children together. In 2020, they also became the guardians for one of their daughter's teenage friends.

Suzy, James, and their family live in New Zealand. They have a farm in the Wairarapa region and a home in Wellington.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Suzy Amis para niños