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The couple lived in Spain for "tax reasons."<ref name=":0" /> At the time of their marriage, they were considered "one of the sporting world's most happily married couples."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5445079//|title=Burton's New Bride-To-Be|last=|first=|date=25 April 1976|work=Independent Press-Telegram|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> Later, Miller described feeling that Hunt's career came ahead of everything else in his life.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://newspaperarchive.com/profile/susan-barnum/clipnumber/47719/|title=The Wife Who Loved & Lost|last=|first=|date=16 January 1977|work=Oakland Tribune|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspaper Archive}}</ref> He had also been unfaithful.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.caribbeanworld-magazine.com/home/magazine/between-love-and-haiti/|title=Between Love and Haiti|last=|first=|date=13 April 2014|work=Caribbean World|access-date=31 May 2016|via=}}</ref> |
The couple lived in Spain for "tax reasons."<ref name=":0" /> At the time of their marriage, they were considered "one of the sporting world's most happily married couples."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5445079//|title=Burton's New Bride-To-Be|last=|first=|date=25 April 1976|work=Independent Press-Telegram|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> Later, Miller described feeling that Hunt's career came ahead of everything else in his life.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://newspaperarchive.com/profile/susan-barnum/clipnumber/47719/|title=The Wife Who Loved & Lost|last=|first=|date=16 January 1977|work=Oakland Tribune|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspaper Archive}}</ref> He had also been unfaithful.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.caribbeanworld-magazine.com/home/magazine/between-love-and-haiti/|title=Between Love and Haiti|last=|first=|date=13 April 2014|work=Caribbean World|access-date=31 May 2016|via=}}</ref> |
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In December 1975, Burton met Miller at a Swiss ski resort.<ref name="yahoo.com" /> Burton left [[Elizabeth Taylor]] for her and allegedly paid Hunt one million dollars as part of the divorce settlement.<ref name="yahoo.com" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2013/09/14/rush-hints-driver-james-hunt-exploits/|title=‘Rush’ only hints at race-car driver James Hunt’s exploits - New York Post|work=New York Post|accessdate=19 April 2015}}</ref> Miller claimed that part of the reason she initially became involved with Burton was so that she could make Hunt jealous.<ref name=":1" /> Miller divorced Hunt in Haiti in June 1976.<ref name=":2" /> After her divorce from Hunt, she and Burton had a honeymoon of sorts |
In December 1975, Burton met Miller at a Swiss ski resort.<ref name="yahoo.com" /> Burton left [[Elizabeth Taylor]] for her and allegedly paid Hunt one million dollars as part of the divorce settlement.<ref name="yahoo.com" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://nypost.com/2013/09/14/rush-hints-driver-james-hunt-exploits/|title=‘Rush’ only hints at race-car driver James Hunt’s exploits - New York Post|work=New York Post|accessdate=19 April 2015}}</ref> Miller claimed that part of the reason she initially became involved with Burton was so that she could make Hunt jealous.<ref name=":1" /> Miller divorced Hunt in Haiti in June 1976.<ref name=":2" /> After her divorce from Hunt, she and Burton had a honeymoon of sorts,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5448779//|title=Voice of Broadway|last=O'Brien|first=Jack|date=10 September 1976|work=Anderson Daily Bulletin|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> and were married in August of 1976.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5448565//|title=Burton Without Booze|last=Eisenberg|first=Dennis|date=13 March 1978|work=The Ottawa Journal|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> During their marriage, Miller was reported to be jealous of Burton's ex-wife Taylor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5448446//|title=Walter Scott's Personality Parade|last=|first=|date=5 October 1980|work=The San Bernardino County Sun|access-date=31 May 2016|via=Newspapers.com}}</ref> The marriage between Burton and Miller ended in their 1982 divorce, which was settled in [[Haiti]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/richard-burton-wife-bought-million-1891524|title=Richard Burton and the wife he ‘bought’ for a million dollars|date=14 October 2010|work=walesonline|accessdate=19 April 2015}}</ref> |
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[[Ron Howard]]'s 2013 film, ''[[Rush (2013 film)|Rush]]'' recounts the intrigues surrounding her former husband, Hunt, and the role of Suzy Miller is played by [[Olivia Wilde]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=n/a|first1=Meriah|title=The Woman Who Got Between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton|url=https://www.yahoo.com/movies/bp/woman-got-between-elizabeth-taylor-richard-burton-231624473.html|website=Yahoo Movies|publisher=Yahoo.com|accessdate=December 24, 2015|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> |
[[Ron Howard]]'s 2013 film, ''[[Rush (2013 film)|Rush]]'' recounts the intrigues surrounding her former husband, Hunt, and the role of Suzy Miller is played by [[Olivia Wilde]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=n/a|first1=Meriah|title=The Woman Who Got Between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton|url=https://www.yahoo.com/movies/bp/woman-got-between-elizabeth-taylor-richard-burton-231624473.html|website=Yahoo Movies|publisher=Yahoo.com|accessdate=December 24, 2015|date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> |
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Suzy Miller (married name Susan Hunt) is a British model, actress, dancer, and choreographer.[1] She has acted in several films such as Twenty Nine (1969) and The Wild Geese (1978).[2] Miller gained notoriety for being married to Formula 1 race driver James Hunt (in 1974), and leaving him for Richard Burton in 1976.[1]
Biography
Miller grew up in Zimbabwe with her parents, a twin sister and a brother. By the age of 24, she was a successful fashion model in Britain.[3] She was known for being one of the "beautiful people" and for getting whatever she wanted easily.[4] In 1974, she met and married Hunt.[3][5]
The couple lived in Spain for "tax reasons."[5] At the time of their marriage, they were considered "one of the sporting world's most happily married couples."[6] Later, Miller described feeling that Hunt's career came ahead of everything else in his life.[7] He had also been unfaithful.[8]
In December 1975, Burton met Miller at a Swiss ski resort.[1] Burton left Elizabeth Taylor for her and allegedly paid Hunt one million dollars as part of the divorce settlement.[1][9] Miller claimed that part of the reason she initially became involved with Burton was so that she could make Hunt jealous.[7] Miller divorced Hunt in Haiti in June 1976.[8] After her divorce from Hunt, she and Burton had a honeymoon of sorts,[10] and were married in August of 1976.[11] During their marriage, Miller was reported to be jealous of Burton's ex-wife Taylor.[12] The marriage between Burton and Miller ended in their 1982 divorce, which was settled in Haiti.[13]
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.[14]
Filmography
Acting roles
- Twenty Nine (1969) - as Pricilla
- The Wild Geese (1978) - as Egyptian girl
References
- ^ a b c d "The Woman Who Got Between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton". yahoo.com. 18 September 2013. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ "Susan Hunt". IMDb. MDb.com, Inc. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ^ a b Cashmore, Ellis (2016). Elizabeth Taylor: A Private Life for Public Consumption. New York: Bloomsbury. ISBN 978-1-62892-070-3.
- ^ Gardner, Marilyn; Gardener, Hy (1 June 1977). "Burton, Taylor Seem Happy With New Spouses". The Oil City Derrick. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Racer's Wife Knows He's Boss". The Daily Courier. 27 September 1975. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Burton's New Bride-To-Be". Independent Press-Telegram. 25 April 1976. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "The Wife Who Loved & Lost". Oakland Tribune. 16 January 1977. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspaper Archive.
- ^ a b "Between Love and Haiti". Caribbean World. 13 April 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "'Rush' only hints at race-car driver James Hunt's exploits - New York Post". New York Post. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ O'Brien, Jack (10 September 1976). "Voice of Broadway". Anderson Daily Bulletin. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Eisenberg, Dennis (13 March 1978). "Burton Without Booze". The Ottawa Journal. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Walter Scott's Personality Parade". The San Bernardino County Sun. 5 October 1980. Retrieved 31 May 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Richard Burton and the wife he 'bought' for a million dollars". walesonline. 14 October 2010. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
- ^ n/a, Meriah (September 18, 2013). "The Woman Who Got Between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton". Yahoo Movies. Yahoo.com. Retrieved December 24, 2015.