Who is Susan Crow?

Susan Crow Benedetto is a former teacher, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, who rose to popularity after marrying the 40-years-her senior Tony Bennett, the famous singer. She was born under the Zodiac sign Virgo on 9 September 1966, in San Francisco, California, USA; as of 2022, Susan is 55 years old and holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

She was born an only child to parents Dayl, a former insurance agent, and her mother Marion Crow, a housewife. From a young age she aspired to become a teacher and work with children. While attending high school, she took singing and acting classes and engaged in sports, particularly tennis. Reportedly, she emerged as one of the best students in her class.

Following her matriculation in 1984, Susan enrolled at Fordham University, and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts. She then furthered her education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, and obtained her Master’s degree in 1990.

Career

Susan has worked as a social studies teacher for most of her adult life. After meeting Tony, she expressed an interest in philanthropy, and in 1999 they co-founded the non-organization Exploring The Arts (ETA), aiming to educate youth through carefully selected arts programs. The organization has built over 17 schools in the US, and helped many students by transforming their lives through art. Susan serves as a board president, and their joint humanitarian efforts were rewarded the George Washington University Medal in 2010.

Besides her extensive work in philanthropy, she was also the CEO of her agency Creative Artists Management, located in New York City, which helps new and established artists reach their full potential.

How did Susan and Tony meet?

Before meeting Susan, Tony had already walked down the aisle twice: he married non-celebrity Patricia Beech in 1952, and divorced her in 1971. During the same year, he married the actress Sandra Grant.

Susan and Tony met in the late ‘80s after Lady Gaga, their mutual friend, introduced them backstage during one of his concerts. In his autobiography “Just Getting Started,” Tony disclosed: ‘I not only agreed to say hello to her backstage, but asked her to be my date for the evening. So that’s how it all really began.’

Interestingly, Susan admired Tony while growing up, and was a big fan of his music, as was her mother, Marion. Reportedly, upon meeting, they locked eyes on each other, wholly smitten, and not long afterwards began a secret relationship.

After nearly 20 years of dating, while he was married to Sandra Grant Bennett during their entire relationship. After divorcing Sandra, Tony and Susan walked down the aisle in 2007 in a small private ceremony with two guests, Mario Cuomo, the former governor of New York and his wife.

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Later Tony explained that he and his ex-wife, Sandra, separated in 1979 but never took time to file for a divorce even though they were clearly not together and not on good terms. Talking to a media outlet, Susan said: ‘My side was supposed to file, and we just didn’t, and it just went on and on.’

Susan and Tony don’t have any off-spring, however, she’s a somewhat mature stepmother to four children from Tony’s marriages to Patricia Beech and Sandra Grant.

Physical stats and Hobbies

Susan is 5ft 7ins tall (170cm) and weighs around 135lbs (61kgs). Her hair is blonde, further adorned with brown eyes.

She devotes most of her time to attending charity events and engaging in charity work. In addition to the organization she and Tony founded, Susan has collaborated with numerous other causes, such as the education of underprivileged kids and war veterans, collecting money, creating programs and raising awareness.

Susan likes to travel and has visited many countries with her husband, who toured all over the US and Europe. She has been to Paris in France and Venice in Italy.

Given that she trained in singing and vocal techniques, she loves to sing, but believes that her voice isn’t that good and definitely can’t compare to her husband’s talent.

Susan also likes to watch series and movies; her favorite actors are Will Smith and Emma Watson, while she cites “Seven Pound,” “I am Legend,” and the film series “Harry Potter” as her favorites. In addition, Susan is a fan of comedy series – her most beloved is “The Third Rock from the Sun”.

What is her net worth?

Considering that she is retired from her job as a teacher, it’s hard to estimate her net worth acquired through her career, but, on the other hand, her husband’s wealth is in the range of $200 million, which he’s earned through his career as a singer.

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Is she active on social media?

It appears that Susan isn’t engaged on social platforms, and doesn’t use Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. On the other hand, Tony is quite popular on Instagram, which boasts over 350,000 followers.

Briefly about Tony Bennett

New York native Anthony Dominick Benedetto, born on 3 August 1926 in Queens, New York City USA, is one of the most recognized singers worldwide, who has amassed a huge fan base during his career spanning over seven decades, receiving critical acclaim and seven Grammy Awards. Coming from a modest background, he developed an interest in music at a young age, which also served as an escape from reality, and struggles with poverty.

In his early teens, he began making money by singing in bars and restaurants and selling his drawings, as he also had a knack for the arts.

He attended New York’s School of Industrial Art, where he studied music and painting, but was forced to drop out to support his family financially.

In 1944, he joined the US Army in the final stages of World War II as an infantry rifleman. Tony fought in France before advancing into Germany. Fighting on the frontlines, witnessing deaths and escaping it himself several times made him a pacifist and changed his outlook on the world.

After his discharge from the Army in 1946, he enrolled at the American Theater Wing, which supports education in theater. Three years later, he found himself opening the show for the actress and singer Pearl Bailey in Greenwich Village, where he met Bob Hope, the famous singer and comedian. Bob invited him on tour with him, and in no time, he landed his first record deal with Columbia Records.

Upon entering the music industry, he did not struggle to achieve success as he struck gold with his debut single, “Because of You.” Topping the pop charts, the single became a major hit, followed by his two other tracks, “Blue Velvet and “Rags to Riches,” which received positive reviews.

Soon he was invited to record the song “Stranger in Paradise”, in collaboration with the producers of the musical “Kismet”. The single is considered one of his biggest successes as it became popular in the US and the UK. Tony released his debut album “Cloud 7” in 1955, achieving moderate success. However, the following album, “The Beat of My Heart,” brought him fame, and he emerged as a name synonymous with commercial pop tunes.

He continued building his profile, while his track “I Left my Heart in San Francisco” landed him two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Male Solo Vocal Performance. However, in the early ‘70s, his struggles to record a hit became more expressed as the arrival of rock bands such as “The Beatles” severely hindered his success. Struggling to stay in the music business, Tony found consolation in drugs, which nearly caused him to lose his life, as he overdosed on cocaine in 1979.

He has recorded over 70 albums during his career – “MTV Unplugged: Tony Bennett” and “Duets: An American Classic” went platinum, selling over a million copies worldwide.

Besides his prolific career as a singer, he’s also dipped his toes in other avenues as a painter and writer; Tony has written five books, and has had his paintings exhibited in galleries worldwide. Additionally, he has received several recognitions and holds several Guinness Records.

Although in 2016 he revealed that he has Alzheimer’s disease, Tony is still active at 95 years old, and often collaborates with Lady Gaga; in 2021, Tony released the collaborative album “Love for Scale.”

Who is Lux Wright?

Lux is a photographer, prop stylist, visual artist and producer, but perhaps best recognized as the fiancée of the actor and comedian Stephen Gilchrist Glover, professionally known as Steve-O. Additionally, she has launched a career as an Instagram star and influencer with an impressive following. Lux was born under the Zodiac sign Taurus on 19 May 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA, so as of 2022, she is 34 years old and holds American nationality.

Early life and Family

Lux was born to Glower Wright, while her mother’s name remains undisclosed, however, it’s known that she passed away when Lux was nine years old. Lux hasn’t revealed any information about siblings, or whether she’s an only child.

Talking of her educational qualifications, after matriculating from high school, she enrolled into the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, California, graduating with an Associate Arts degree in 2007.

Career

While attending the Fashion Institute, she launched her career as a sales associate, working for “Dolce & Gabbana” and “Nest Studio Rentals” between 2006 and 2009.

In 2010, Lux found employment as a stylist intern at the Chic Little Devil, accumulating knowledge and experience in the industry. Later she worked for Rock Sugar Pan Asian Kitchen, serving as an event coordinator. She primarily operates as a photographer, prop stylist, and designer for commercials, campaigns and TV shows.

Recently she dipped her toe into the entertainment industry as a producer, collaborating with her fiancée as an executive producer for the comedy movie “Steve-o: Gnarly” (2020), additionally making an appearance in the film.

During the same year, Lux co-wrote and had a minor role in “No Pain in Vain: The Shocking Life of Steve-O.”

Some of the magazines and brands she’s worked for include “Santa Barbara Life and Style,” “Loft x Buzzfeed,” and “Disney,” among others.

In July 2021, she served as a designer and stylist for the “ArchDigest” shoot for Cara Delavigne. Then, in January 2022, she worked with Cher for the “Uggs” campaign, and wrote in her Instagram post: ‘a huge thank you to the ever talented Set Designer @lizzielang for having me on this unforgettable project.’

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Personal life

She has been in a relationship with Steve-O since 2017, officially announcing their engagement in January 2018 via an Instagram post which read: ‘Last night, in front of a bunch of my Jackass buddies, my closest friends, my dad, and my sister… she said “yes.” I planned that for more than six months, and I’m so happy— I can’t wait for you all to see it.’

According to their Instagram post, they still haven’t tied the knot, but are having the time of their lives and enjoying each other’s company, while their fans are waiting for the official wedding date. They are often featured on their social media accounts.

While nothing is known about Lux’s dating history, Steve-O has had quite a turbulent love life; he’s been married twice. In 2002 he married Candy-Jane Tucker, but they divorced the following year.

In 2006 he walked down the aisle with Brittany McGraw, however, this marriage did not last long either, and they parted ways in 2008.

What is her net worth?

As of 2022, Lux’s estimated net worth is around $300,000, which she’s earned as a stylist, designer and visual artist. On the other hand, Steve-O’s wealth is in the range of $3 million, which he’s acquired through his career as an actor and comedian.

Physical stats

Lux is 5ft 6ins tall (165cm), weighs around 134lbs (61 kgs), with vital statistics of 34-26-35, dress size 5, and shoe size is 7.5 (US). Her hair is long and light brown, further adorned with dark brown eyes.

Is she active on social media?

On Instagram, she’s amassed quite a following, nearly 350,000 followers.

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Lux also has her official website for her works as a stylist and concept developer, entitled “The Manner of Lux,” on which she posts her projects.

It appears that she doesn’t use Twitter, TikTok or Facebook.

Briefly about Steve-O

Steve-O was born in Wimbledon, London, England, and raised by his American father of British ancestry Richard Glover, while his mother, Donna Glover, was from Canada. As his father worked as an executive for Pepsi-Cola, the family spent most of his childhood years traveling around the world, living in various countries including Brazil, Venezuela and the US.

When he was 13, Steve-O and his family settled in England, where he received his secondary education.

After matriculating from the American School in London, he had a brief stint at the School of Communication at the University of Miami, however, he soon dropped out due to poor grades. He then began attending the University of New Mexico, but ultimately switched to Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Clown College, graduating in 1997.

He began his career as an entertainer and comedian working as a circus clown, and filming his stunts. After sending those videos to the magazine “Big Brother” editor and director Jeff Tremaine, he was given the green light.

In 2000, his reality series “Jackass” premiered on MTV, becoming an instant hit. It ran for two seasons, and was followed by four movies based on the same concept – “The Movie” (2002), “Jackass Number Two” (2006), 2Jackass 3D” (2010), and “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” (2013).

After the reality series ended, he joined the cast of the “Jackass” spin-off series “Wildboyz,” which he co-created with Chris Pontius and Jeff Tremaine. The show ran for four seasons, and featured Steve-O and Chris Pontius traveling around the globe and performing dangerous stunts with animals. He also launched the show “Dr. Steve-O,” but it didn’t attain the expected attention, and was canceled after one season. Throughout his prolific career as a TV personality and entertainer, Steve-O has appeared in several other shows, including “Nitro Circus,” “Germany’s Next Top Model,” and “Celebrity Juice.” He also has over 15 movie credits under his belt, including “Blind Horizon”(2003), “Barely Lethal” (2015), and “Guest House” (2020).

Regarding his upcoming projects, he is set to appear in several projects, including “Jackass Forever” (2022), and “The Brandon Novak Story.”

While pursuing his career as an entertainer, he battled addiction and mental problems, with occasional run-ins with the law. In 2008 he was admitted to rehab due to suicidal thoughts, later attributed to his diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

In the same year, he was arrested for possession of cocaine, but avoided jail by completing his treatment program.

In addition to his prolific career, he’s emerged as a YouTuber and social media star. His Instagram has six million followers, while his self-titled YouTube channel has over six million subscribers. He posts new content weekly.