James Cameron’s wife Suzy Amis Cameron says their three-decade-long relationship stays strong because they “always have something to talk about,” whether they are at home in socks by the fire or sharing his biggest adventures and career milestones together. She recently opened up about their quiet life in New Zealand and why constant conversation, shared interests and mutual support keep their marriage deeply connected after nearly 30 years.
## Their Quiet Life Together
Suzy Amis Cameron shared rare insight into her marriage in a new profile on James Cameron, describing their home life in New Zealand as cozy, low-key and deeply connected. She said their days often look like them “walking around the house in socks, being voracious readers, building fires and hanging out,” adding that after 30 years “there’s never a moment we don’t have something to talk about.”
The couple’s bond is rooted in simple routines rather than red carpets or Hollywood parties. Suzy’s description paints a picture of a grounded partnership where shared curiosity, books and quiet time together matter just as much as awards and box office records.
## How They First Met
James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron first met on the set of Titanic in 1997, where he directed the film and she played Lizzy Calvert, the granddaughter of Rose. Their working relationship eventually turned romantic, and they married in 2000, several years after Titanic reshaped modern cinema and won 11 Oscars.
Since then, they have built a family and a private life far from traditional Hollywood glare. Together they share three daughters — Claire, Quinn and Elizabeth Rose — and have balanced Cameron’s blockbuster career with Suzy’s work as an environmental advocate and author.
## Supporting His Greatest Adventures
Suzy also reflected on standing by Cameron through some of his most daring ventures, including his record-setting 2012 solo dive to nearly 7 miles down in the Mariana Trench. She admitted she was “beyond nervous” she might never see him again, but understood how much the expedition meant to him after years of preparation.
Her support was captured in the documentary Deepsea Challenge, where Cameron radioed from the submersible, “I love you, baby… I love you, wife… all the way from the heart of the ocean.” Suzy said seeing his childlike excitement after the dive helped ease her fears, showing how trust and encouragement are central to their marriage.
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## A Creative Partnership
Beyond adventures, Suzy is one of the first people to see Cameron’s films and is an emotional barometer for his work. When she watched his upcoming Avatar 3 film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Cameron recalled that she “bawled for four hours,” repeatedly trying to compose herself to give him feedback.
He has called her a reliable “bellwether,” noting that Suzy correctly felt Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water would deeply connect with audiences. That creative trust adds another layer to their relationship, blending their personal and professional worlds while keeping them in constant conversation — something Suzy says has helped their marriage thrive for three decades.
