Audrey Hepburn's offbeat role in the film Funny Face (1957) was inspired by Suzy, who made a fashionable cameo appearance (her first film) in the "Think Pink" sequence.
A $1000-a-week photographer's model, Suzy canceled all assignments for three weeks to rehearse her one-line speaking role in "Producer's Showcase" television program of "Mayerling" starring Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on February 24,1957. She was paid $1,000 a word. The line: "Drunk? He's mad!".
Actress Parker Posey was named after her.
At the height of her popularity, she was known as the most photographed woman in the world.
Briefly gave up her cover girl career for several years to become a photographer.
Child from Pierre: daughter Georgia, born in December, 1959. Children with Dillman: daughter Dinah (born in November, 1965), sons Charles and Christopher.
Despite her aloof elegance, she was known for her candid remarks and rather quirky laidback style off camera. She publicly condemned drinking and smoking and said marriage killed romance.
Died following a long period of ill health that included respiratory problems, hip surgeries, and diabetes.
Grew up and went to school in Highland Park, New Jersey.
Her first marriage, to her high school sweetheart, was brief.
Her older sister, model Dorian Leigh Parker, introduced Suzy to Eileen Ford, the doyenne of modeling agents, when she was only 15.
Landed a two-minute cameo in Funny Face (1957) after photographer Richard Avedon had recommended her for a part.
Measurements: 35-24-36 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
Met future husband Bradford Dillman on the set of A Circle of Deception (1960).
She was the first model to make more than $100 an hour and $100,000 a year.
Stepmother of Pamela Dillman.
Was a favorite of designer Coco Chanel and photographer Richard Avedon.
Younger sister of model Dorian Leigh Parker.