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Name
  
Suzy Miller


Role
  
Model

James Hunt smiling while posing for a picture-taking shortly after marrying model Suzy Miller at Brompton Oratory, London

Spouse
  
Richard Burton (m. 1976–1982), James Hunt (m. 1974–1976)

Similar People
  
James Hunt, Richard Burton, Suzy Miller, Sally Burton, Elizabeth Taylor

Born
  
19 May 1949 (age 71)

JAMES HUNT MARRIAGE - COLOUR


Suzy Miller (married name Susan Hunt) is a British model, actress, dancer, and choreographer. She has acted in several films such as Twenty Nine (1969) and The Wild Geese (1978). Miller gained notoriety for being married to Formula 1 race driver James Hunt (in 1974), and leaving him for Richard Burton in 1976.

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James Hunt smiling and wearing a red jacket beside him is Suzy Miller with a big smile while wearing a polka dot bandana and sunglasses

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Biography

James Hunt smiling and wearing a coat and long sleeves and beside him is Sarah Lomax smiling while holding a cigarette and wearing a blouse

Miller grew up in Southern Rhodesia (modern Zimbabwe) with her parents, a twin sister and a brother. By the age of 24, she was a successful fashion model in Britain. She was known for being one of the "beautiful people" and for getting whatever she wanted easily. In 1974, she met Hunt in Spain. He proposed to her only weeks later, and they were married the same year. The wedding, which took place in Kensington, was considered the "society wedding of the year", and the couple were considered "one of the sporting world's most happily married couples."

James Hunt with a tight-lipped smile while Suzy Miller's hand is on his shoulder and she is wearing a pearl necklace and floral blouse

The couple spent their honeymoon in Antigua with one of Hunt's close friends, also newly married, and then settled in Spain for "tax reasons." Later, Miller described feeling that Hunt's career came ahead of everything else in his life. He was also frequently unfaithful and the marriage foundered.

Richard Burton talking to someone while wearing a coat, long sleeve, and bow tie while Suzy Miller wearing a choker and tube dress

In December 1975, Burton met Miller at a Swiss ski resort and invited her to return to New York with him. Their relationship developed quickly and Burton left Elizabeth Taylor for Miller. Burton allegedly paid Hunt one million US dollars as part of the divorce settlement between Hunt and Miller.

James Hunt smiling while posing for a picture-taking shortly after marrying model Suzy Miller at Brompton Oratory, London

Miller claimed that part of the reason she initially became involved with Burton was so that she could make Hunt jealous. Miller divorced Hunt in Haiti in June 1976. After her divorce from Hunt, she and Burton had a honeymoon of sorts, and were married in August 1976 in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.A. During their marriage, Miller was reported to be jealous of Burton's ex-wife Taylor. The marriage between Burton and Miller ended in their 1982 divorce, which was settled in Haiti.

James Hunt smiling and wearing a coat and long sleeves and beside him is Sarah Lomax smiling while holding a cigarette and wearing a blouse

Miller married a third time, to American millionaire Jack Cawood, a real estate developer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and the couple moved to the United States.

Suzy Miller talking to someone and carrying a black bag while wearing a brown hat, white long sleeve blouse, necklace, bracelet, and ring

Ron Howard's 2013 film, Rush recounts the intrigues surrounding her former husband, Hunt, and the role of Suzy Miller is played by Olivia Wilde. At the time, it was reported that Miller was living on the Spanish island of Ibiza.

Acting roles

Suzy Miller James Hunt And Suzy Miller prenergy

  • Twenty Nine (1969) - as Pricilla
  • The Wild Geese (1978) - as Egyptian girl
  • References

    Suzy Miller Wikipedia