Suzy Amis Cameron facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Suzy Amis Cameron
Amis in 2017
Born	Susan Elizabeth Amis (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 Susan Elizabeth Amis on January 5, 1962) is an American former actress, model, and author. She is also known as an activist who supports a plant-based diet and cares about the environment.

Early Life and Acting Career

Suzy Amis Cameron was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Before she started acting in the 1980s, she worked as a model for Ford Models. She is most famous for playing Lizzy, Rose's granddaughter, in the movie Titanic. She also appeared in other films like Fandango, The Usual Suspects, and The Ballad of Little Jo.

MUSE Global Schools

In 2006, Suzy Amis Cameron helped start MUSE Global Schools with her sister, Rebecca Amis. This is a special, independent school in Calabasas, California, near Los Angeles.

The school uses a teaching style called the Reggio Emilia approach. In 2015, MUSE Global Schools 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 also tries to create no waste and uses 100% solar power. Her husband, James Cameron, designed the Solar Sun Flowers that help power the school.

Working for the Environment and Plant-Based Living

Suzy Amis Cameron is very passionate about protecting the environment and promoting plant-based eating.

Red Carpet Green Dress

In 2009, she started an idea called Red Carpet Green Dress. This project shows off sustainable fashion at the Oscars. Sustainable fashion means clothes are made in ways that are good for the planet. They use things like vintage fabrics, recycled materials, and eco-friendly designs. Famous people like Emma Roberts and Naomie Harris have worn these special outfits.

Becoming Vegan

In 2012, Suzy and her husband, James Cameron, decided to become vegan. They made this choice after watching a film called Forks Over Knives, which talks about the health benefits of a plant-based diet.

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 important studies about how what we eat impacts the planet. They also led the MyPlate MyPlanet effort, which encouraged linking healthy eating with environmental care in U.S. dietary guidelines.

Cameron Family Farms

Suzy Amis Cameron also started 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 a method called regenerative agriculture. This method uses some cattle to help improve the soil and store carbon. The Camerons have explained that this is a step to help other farmers in New Zealand move towards plant-based farming in the future. They believe a plant-based diet is healthier for people and the planet.

Her Book: OMD Plan

In 2018, Suzy Amis Cameron published a cookbook called OMD: Swap One Meal a Day to Get Healthy, Live Longer, and Save the Planet. The book encourages people to replace just one meal a day with a plant-based meal. In 2019, a new version was released called The OMD Plan: Swap One Meal a Day to Save Your Health and Save the Planet. This book was even featured on Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul Sunday, and it inspired Oprah Winfrey to try eating one plant-based meal a day.

Personal Life

In 1986, Suzy Amis married actor Sam Robards. They had a son named Jasper before they divorced in 1994. Suzy and Sam had acted together in the 1985 film Fandango.

Suzy met director James Cameron while they were working on the movie Titanic. They later 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 on an organic farm in Hollister Ranch, California.

Filmography

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See also

In Spanish: Suzy Amis para niños