Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for her work with the 1980s pop band The Bangles.
Together with her bandmates Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, they formed the band in 1981 and released their debut album, All Over the Place.
Although the album received positive reviews from critics, sales underperformed.
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- Full name: Suzanne Lee Hoffs
- Stage name: Suzanne Hoffs
- Date of birth: January 17, 1959
- Age: 65 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American singer-songwriter and actor
- Height: 1.57 m
- Parents: Tamar Ruth (née Simon) and Joshua Allen Hoffs,
- Siblings: John Hoffs and Jesse Hoffs, 2
- Spouse: Jay Roach (m. 1993)
- Children: 2 years old, Sam Rayfield Roach and Jackson Roach
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Susanna Hoffs was born on January 17, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was raised by her parents, film director/writer/producer Tamar Ruth (née Simon) and psychoanalyst Joshua Allen Hoffs.
She grew up with two siblings, John Hoffs and Jesse Hoffs. Hofs is of Jewish descent and believes in Christianity. She attended Palisades High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1980. At Berkeley, she switched majors between dance, theater, film, and art.
Profession
Susanna Hoffs’ contributions as lead singer, guitarist and songwriter were instrumental in The Bangles’ success in the 1980s. Hoffs co-founded the band in 1981 with her sisters, Debbi Peterson and Vicki Peterson, and helped them gain recognition with their second album, Different Light, which included with iconic hits like “Manic Monday” and “Walk Like an Egypt.”
Her unique voice and songwriting remain key factors in the band’s enduring popularity, with other notable songs such as “Eternal Flame” and “In Your Room.”
Susanna Hoffs has had a successful and multi-faceted career that has had a lasting impact on the music industry. After The Bangles disbanded in the early 1990s, Hoffs began a solo career, releasing several solo albums, including When You’re a Boy (1991) and Susanna Hoffs (1996) .
She has collaborated with other artists such as Matthew Sweet on projects such as the Under the Covers series. In addition to his music career, Hoffs has appeared in films and television shows, including the Austin Powers trilogy.
She has even dabbled in novel writing, publishing her debut novel, This Bird Has Flowed, in 2023. Hoffs remains a talented and versatile artist with many successful careers in the music and entertainment industries.
Awards and nominations
Notable Awards and Nominations for The Bangles
American Music Awards:
- Favorite pop/rock duo or group (1989)
Grammy Awards:
- Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group (1989), “Eternal Fire”
MTV Video Music Awards:
- Best Female Video (1988) “Manic Monday”
social media
- Instagram account: @susannahoffsofficial
- Facebook: Suzanne Hoffs
- Twitter account: @SusannaHoffs
personal life
In addition to her successful music career, Suzanne Hoffs also has a rich and fulfilling personal life. Despite her brief and forgettable relationship with actor Michael J. Fox, Hoffs found lasting love with filmmaker Jay Roach, to whom he was married for more than thirty years.
They have two sons named Sam Rayfield Roach and Jackson Roach and have a strong support system from their family. This support has undoubtedly played a vital role in Hoffs’ ability to balance her personal and professional lives and maintain a successful career in the ever-changing Hollywood landscape.
discography
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- Everywhere (1984)
- Strange Light(1986)
- Everything That Happened (1988)
- Doll Revolution(2003)
- Athletic Sweetheart(2011)
- In the City(2022)
personal album
- When You Were a Boy (1991)
- Suzanne Hoffs(1996)
- One day (2012)
- Bright Lights(2021)
- Abyss(2023)
cooperate
- Behind the Scenes (with Matthew Sweet, 2006)
- Behind the Scenes, Vol. 2 (with Matthew Sweet, 2009)
- Behind the Scenes, Vol. 3 (with Matthew Sweet, 2016)
film chronology
- All Nighter(1987)
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
- Goldman: The Spy Who Got Bed (2002) starring Austin Powers
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
net worth
Susanna Lee Hoffs is an American singer-songwriter and actress, best known for her work with the 1980s pop band The Bangles.
Her net worth is estimated at $10 million, making her one of the richest women in the music industry.
Her successful career has brought her not only financial stability, but recognition and admiration from fans around the world.
