Last updated on: December 2, 2024
Mena Suvari shone bright as the star of Hollywood since she acted in the fabulous movies that made the ’90s and 2000s remarkably great. She was born on February 13, 1979, in Newport, Rhode Island, and began her career as a model before turning to acting. Her career took off big time with American Pie and American Beauty in 1999. In American Pie, she played the sweet and innocent Heather, while in American Beauty, her role as Angela Hayes was haunting and powerful, earning her a BAFTA nomination.
This film made her known, American Beauty even took the Oscar for Best Picture. Mena did not stop there; she kept impressing with films such as Slums of Beverly Hills, Loser, and American Pie sequels. She was also quite versatile in television, particularly with the HBO hit series Six Feet Under.
In recent years, Mena has begun to accept more complex roles, such as American Horror Story and even writing her memoir, The Great Peace, which she released in 2021. Now, apart from acting, she also produces, designs, and writes; that is more than people had initially credited her for, especially regarding early fame.
As of December 2024, Mena Suvari is 45 years and 10 months old, her estimated net worth is $5 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm or 1.63 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Mena Alexandra Suvari
Nickname
Mena A. Suvari
Profession
Actress, fashion designer, model
Career
Debut
Film
Kiss the Girls (1997)
TV Show
Boy Meets World (1995)
Best Known for
Her breakthrough role as Angela Hayes in the movie, American Beauty (1999)
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
February 13, 1979
Age
As of today, Mena Suvari is 45 years and 10 months old.
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
Residence
Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America
School / College / University
Mena Suvari was first raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She then moved to California and attended Providence High School in Burbank. In 1997, Suvari graduated from Providence. She was already a model during her school years, when she was discovered by the Wilhelmina agency at her all-girls school.
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
Mena Suvari is an ethnic blend of several different cultures. She is 50% Estonian due to her father, Ando Suvari, who was born in Estonia. She also had 25% Greek blood from her maternal grandmother who came from Greece. The other 25% was further divided into 12.5% Norwegian and 12.5% a blend of German and English blood coming from her maternal grandfather.
Food Habits
She enjoys Italian cuisine, which is noted as one of her favorite types of food. Details about her daily eating habits or dietary restrictions are not known.
Hobbies
She reflects the creative, active spirit of her hobbies. Two of her favorite hobbies are jewelry-making and photography, wherein the former lets her present artistic flair, and the latter captures special moments. Outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking keep her physically active, letting her experience fun and nature while exercising and keeping fit.
Tattoos
She has a few meaningful tattoos in order to represent her own values. She has the cross on the right wrist signifying her Christian faith while the word “love” on the left wrist signifies a belief symbol. Mena sees tattoos as an avenue for self-expression, even going so far as to say that she may require more in the future.
She has many more tattoos and we will write about them in a specific article if this gets popular.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 5′ 4″
- In Centimeters: 163 cm
- In meters: 1.63 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 48 kg
- In Pounds: 106 lbs
Body Measurements
32 – 24 – 33 inches
Shoe size
6 (US)
Dress size
6 US
Bra size
32B
Eye color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Family
Husband
Robert Brinkmann (2000–2005) (Divorced)
Simone Sestito (2010–2012) (Divorced)
Michael Hope (2018–Present)
Father
Ando Ivar Suvari (Estonian psychiatrist) (August 19, 1920–March 2, 2012)
Mena’s father was born in Parnu, Estonia, and moved to the U.S. in 1954. Here, he completed his psychiatry training and went on to work for the Department of Mental Health Services. His dedication to mental health was so impactful that, in 2004, a Long Term Care Center in Rhode Island was named in his honor.
Before marrying Candice he had 3 kids with a person, they are Age, Madis, and Mari. So Mena has 3 half-siblings as well.
Mother
Candice Suvari (Nurse)
Siblings
AJ Suvari (Older Brother)
AJ is Mena’s elder brother. He studied political science at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He was a former soldier starting as a Private and completing tours of service in Germany, Kuwait, and Egypt, AJ rose to the rank of Captain. Now he works as a Real Estate Consultant at Iron Valley Real Estate HR.
In his personal life, he is married to Kerry Suvari and has 2 sons together Dakota and Brayden.
Yuri Suvari (Older Brother)
Yuri is the elder brother of Mena and they are like best friends. He is a graduate of Micro Biology/Psychology at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Now he works as a firefighter at Fairhope Volunteer Fire Department. In the past, he was an F16 Flightline Fighter Avionics USAF ACC at 187th Fighter Wing from 2015 to 2019 and Customer Line Quality Conformance Manager II at Airbus from 2019 to 2022.
He is now living in Fairhope, Alabama. He is now single and has a son from his past relationship.
Sulev Suvari (Older Brother)
Just like his brother AJ, Sulev went to military college. Growing up, he and their other brothers were Mena’s biggest cheerleaders in her dream of becoming an archaeologist. Together, they would dig around their mansion, hunting for “hidden treasure.”
Today, Sulev works at HP Inc. as the Global Head of Safety, Security, and Resiliency. He’s married to his wife, Tricia.
Children
Christopher Alexander Hope (Son) (Born in April 2021)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Michael Hope
Marriage Date
March 4, 2000 – Robert Brinkmann
June 26, 2010 – Simone Sestito
October 2018 – Michael Hope
Boyfriend and Dating History
Robert Brinkmann (2000–2005)
Mike Carrasco (2005–2006)
Simone Sestito (2007–2011)
Salvador Sanchez (2012–2014)
Michael Hope (2016–Present)
Mena Suvari and Michael Hope met at the set of I’ll Be Home for Christmas in 2016. Mena was an actress in it, and Michael worked in the background. Their bond grew, and they started being in a relationship with each other, and by September 2018, they got engaged. They then married within a few weeks of being engaged in a very close and intimate wedding with just friends.
They have their son, Christopher Alexander, born in April 2021. Mena regularly lets Michael know how much she appreciates the stability he introduces to her life and looks forward to being able to really be a mother.
Favorite Things
- Favorite TV Shows – Bloodline, Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce
- Singers – David Bowie, Patsy Cline, Chopin
- Favorite Book – Alice in Wonderland
- Favorite Writer – Edgar Allan Poe
Net worth 2024
$5 million
As of December 2024, it’s estimated that Mena Suvari has a net worth of about $5 million. She has made a name (and a living) across multiple fields, thanks to her diverse talents in acting, modeling, producing, and even fashion design. Here’s a closer look at how she’s built her wealth and the unique paths she’s taken.
Acting Career
Mena has hit it big with her success in American Pie and her American Beauty roles in the year 1999. American Beauty not only was a cult film but gave her career a big push. She was nominated for a BAFTA for that role. In 2012, for American Reunion, she earned around $750,000, proving that with the major franchises she does, she is definitely going to earn the dollars. In addition to the projects mentioned above, Mena has appeared in other popular projects such as Slums of Beverly Hills, Loser, HBO’s Six Feet Under, and American Horror Story, which have contributed significantly to her income over the years.
Modeling & Endorsements
Before Hollywood’s success, Mena started as a model and never fully left it. She has worked with such great brands as Lancôme and Coach, shooting campaigns that added nicely to her income. Modeling for big-name brands can bring in a lot of money, so these partnerships helped build her wealth outside of acting.
Production & Writing
She is not just in front of the camera, but Mena also ventured into production by being an associate producer on Don’t Blink (2014) and an executive producer on The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson (2019). While her production earnings aren’t known to the public, Mena’s rising influence in Hollywood should be obvious. In 2021, she came out with a memoir called The Great Peace, a book that shares her personal journey and adds another kind of income stream through sales and royalties.
Fashion Ventures
Mena also explored fashion design. She partnered with ECHO, for instance, for a scarf line at Bloomingdale’s. Naturally, she does not have any known income from this side hustle, but her enterprises expand along with her personal sense of style and as part of her brand.
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