Suzy Parker, born Cecilia Ann Renee Parker on October 28, 1932, in Long Island City, New York, was an iconic American model and actress whose career peaked in the 1950s and 60s. Raised in a family with three older sisters, her beauty and elegance made her one of the most sought-after models of her time. Her early years were spent in Long Island and later in Highland Park, New Jersey, before moving to Florida.

Her journey into modeling began with the encouragement of her older sister, Dorian Leigh, who was also a top model. When she was about 15, Leigh insisted that Ford Modeling Agency sign her sister without even seeing her. She soon became a sensation, appearing on the covers of major fashion magazines like Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

She worked with legendary photographers such as Richard Avedon and Horst P. Horst. In 1956, she made history as the first model to earn $100,000 a year.

Her success in modeling led to opportunities in acting. She appeared in various films during the 1950s and 60s, including "Funny Face" (1957) alongside Audrey Hepburn, "Kiss Them for Me" (1957) with Cary Grant, and "The Best of Everything" (1959). Her transition to television also saw her taking roles in popular series like "The Twilight Zone" and "The Fugitive".

In her personal life, Suzy Parker married three times. Her first marriage to Charles Staton in 1950 ended in divorce in 1953. She then married Pierre de la Salle in 1958; they had one daughter, Georgia, but divorced in 1961. Her third marriage was to actor Bradford Dillman in 1963, with whom she had three more children: Dinah, Christopher, and Charles. The couple remained together until Parker's death.

Suzy Parker passed away on May 3, 2003, in Montecito, California, from kidney failure.