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Alice Suki Waterhouse (born 5 January 1992)[4] is an English actress, singer, and model.[5][6][7] Waterhouse began a career in modelling at the age of 16, and she went on to model for several major fashion labels such as Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Laura Mercier, and Ferragamo. Her first feature film as an actress was a minor role in Pusher (2012), and she has since appeared in films such as Love, Rosie (2014), The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), The Bad Batch (2016), Assassination Nation (2018), and Detective Pikachu (2019). Waterhouse portrayed Karen Sirko in the musical drama miniseries Daisy Jones & the Six (2023).

Key Information

Outside of fashion and acting, she began performing as an indie pop artist and released her debut studio album I Can't Let Go and debut extended play (EP) Milk Teeth in 2022. Her second album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, was released in 2024.

Early life

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Alice Suki Waterhouse[8] was born in Hammersmith, London, and was raised in Chiswick, London, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Bruce)[9], a cancer care nurse, and Norman Waterhouse, a plastic surgeon. She has a brother named Charlie,[10] and two younger sisters: Madeleine, who is a model, and Imogen, a model and actress.[10][1]

Career

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Modelling

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Waterhouse began her modelling career after being discovered in "either a Topshop or H&M" in London when she was 16.[11][12] When she was 19, she became a lingerie model for Marks & Spencer.[11][13]

She works for RS McColl and Redken.[14] Waterhouse has also modelled for Tommy Hilfiger,[15] Swatch, Lucy in Disguise, H&M, Alice + Olivia, Sass & bide and Pepe Jeans.[16][17][18]

Waterhouse has appeared on the covers of British, Korean, Thai, Taiwanese and Turkish Vogue,[19] Tatler, British and Korean Elle, Lucky, L'Officiel, American Marie Claire,[20] French Grazia and 1883 Magazine.[21] Waterhouse has also shot editorials for American, Chinese, Russian and Japanese Vogue,[22][23] Love, American Elle,[24] Velour, and Stylist Magazine among others.[17][25] Waterhouse has also walked the runway for brands including Burberry, Alexander Wang and Balenciaga and is a regular on the front row at fashion week.[26]

Suki Waterhouse for day 10 of LOVE Advent 2014

In April 2017, Waterhouse was chosen as the "Mercier Muse" for the makeup brand Laura Mercier.[27]

In August 2023, Hugo Boss launched its new collection, featuring Waterhouse alongside other celebrities in its campaign.[28]

Photography

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Waterhouse has shown her photography work at the Eb and Flow gallery in London along with Reggie Yates and Imogen Morris Clarke in an exhibition presented by Next Model Management[29] called 'I'll Be Your Mirror'.[30] In February 2014, she posed completely nude for Dominic Jones Jewellery's autumn/winter campaign at London Fashion Week.[31]

Acting

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Waterhouse in a 2020 Argos advertisement

In 2014, Waterhouse played Bethany Williams in the romantic comedy Love, Rosie. She also played Marlene in the Divergent sequel The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), based on the book of the same name.[32] Waterhouse played Arlen in Ana Lily Amirpour's romance thriller film The Bad Batch (2016).[33] In June 2016, it was announced that Waterhouse would play Cecily of York in the Starz miniseries adaptation of the novel The White Princess by Philippa Gregory.[34] In September 2016, it was announced that Waterhouse would star opposite Ansel Elgort in the film Jonathan.[35] She has also played "The Girl" in the 2017 drama film The Girl Who Invented Kissing, written and directed by Tom Sierchio,[36] and Quintana in Billionaire Boys Club (2018).[37] In 2023, Waterhouse portrayed keyboardist Karen Sirko in the Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & the Six. While the character in the novel by the same name is American, showrunner Scott Neustadter made the character British to "hammer home Karen's commitment to music and living a life dedicated to being in a great rock band."[38]

Pop & Suki

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In September 2016, Waterhouse announced the launch of Pop & Suki, an accessories brand that she co-founded with her best friend Poppy Jamie and CEO Leo Seigal. Pop & Suki has since been featured in Vogue,[7] Harper's Bazaar,[39] W[40] and Elle.[41]

Waterhouse performing at the Shaky Knees Music Festival in 2021

Celebrities that have worn the brand include Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga, Cara Delevingne, Emily Ratajkowski, Lena Dunham and Taylor Hill.[42][43] The brand's Camera Bag was referred to by Who What Wear as "The Bag Every It Girl Owns".[44] The brand designed suitcases for Away.[45][46][47]

Music

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Waterhouse released her first single, "Brutally", in November 2016. This was then followed by the single "Good Looking" in 2017, which later became a viral hit in 2022.[48]

In 2019, Waterhouse released another single, "Johanna".[49] In May 2022, Waterhouse released her debut studio album, I Can't Let Go.[50] Later that year, Waterhouse compiled several of her singles into her debut extended play, Milk Teeth, released in November 2022.[51] Her second studio album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, released on 13 September 2024.[52] Her tour for this album commenced on 28 September 2024 and ended on 21 December 2024.[53] In February 2025, she released her first single since her second album, called "Dream Woman".[citation needed]

She performed as an opening act for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour on 17 August 2024 at Wembley Stadium.[54]. She is performing as an opening act for Laufey's "A Matter of Time Tour" which kicked off in Orlando on 15 September and concludes in Boston on 27 October.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Waterhouse dated musician Luke Pritchard in 2011, musician Miles Kane from 2012 until 2013, actor Bradley Cooper from 2013 until 2015, and actor Diego Luna from 2015 until 2017.[55]

While in Los Angeles in 2018, Waterhouse met English actor Robert Pattinson while playing Werewolf at a "star-studded game night."[56][57] They began a relationship around July 2018.[58][59][60] While performing at Corona Capital in November 2023, Waterhouse revealed she was pregnant. Shortly after, a source told People that Waterhouse and Pattinson were engaged.[60] In March 2024, their first child, a daughter, was born.[61] The family resides in Los Angeles.[62][63]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Rachael Rachael Short film
Pusher Mandy
2014 Love, Rosie Bethany Williams
2015 The Divergent Series: Insurgent Marlene
2016 Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Catherine "Kitty" Bennet
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Herself
The Bad Batch Arlen
Sound of Sun Woman Short film
2017 The Girl Who Invented Kissing The Girl
2018 Assassination Nation Sarah Lacey
Jonathan Elena
Future World Ash
Billionaire Boys Club Quintana ‘Q’ Bisset
Charlie Says Mary Brunner
2019 Carte Blanche Lulu Short film
Detective Pikachu Ms. Norman / Ditto
Bittersweet Symphony Iris Evans
Killers Anonymous Violet
A Rainy Day in New York Tiffany
Burn Sheila
2020 Misbehaviour Sandra Wolsfeld
The Broken Hearts Gallery Chloe
2021 Seance Camille
Creation Stories Gemma
2022 Dalíland Ginesta
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Material Girl Lourdes 1 episode
2017 The White Princess Cecily of York Miniseries
2018 Into the Dark Alexis Episode: "New Year, New You"
2023 Daisy Jones & the Six Karen Sirko Miniseries
Music videos
Year Song Artist Director
2014 "Imagine" (UNICEF: World version) Various Michael Jurkovac
2019 "Nightmare" Halsey Hannah Lux Davis
"Permanent High School" The Voidz Hala Matar

Discography

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Albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
Sales

[64]
UK
Indie

[64]
SCO
[64]
US
Sales

[65]
US
Indie

[66]
I Can't Let Go [A] 47
Memoir of a Sparklemuffin
  • Released: 13 September 2024[67]
  • Label: Sub Pop
  • Formats: CD, LP, cassette, streaming
39 14 46 24 45
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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Title Details
Milk Teeth
  • Released: 4 November 2022
  • Label: Sub Pop
  • Formats: CD, LP, streaming

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album/EP
UK
[64]
UK
Indie

[64]
IRE
[68]
US
AAA

[69]
US
Rock

[70]
"Brutally" 2016 Milk Teeth
"Good Looking" 2017 92 18 63 14
"Valentine" 2018
"Coolest Place in the World" 2019
"Johanna"
"My Mind" 2021 I Can't Let Go
"Moves"
"Melrose Meltdown" 2022
"Devil I Know"
"Wild Side"
"Nostalgia" Non-album single
"Neon Signs"[73] Milk Teeth
"To Love" 2023 Memoir of a Sparklemuffin
"OMG" 2024
"My Fun"[74]
"Faded"[74]
"Supersad" 11 [B]
"Blackout Drunk"
"Pushing Daisies"
(with Ashe)
Non-album singles
"Dream Woman" 2025 Memoir of a Sparklemuffin
"On This Love"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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Alice Suki Waterhouse (born 5 January 1992) is an English actress, model, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur known for her multifaceted career spanning fashion, film, television, and music.[1] Waterhouse began modeling at age 16 after being scouted in a London pub, quickly rising as a prominent figure in the industry with campaigns for brands like Burberry, Marks & Spencer, and Tommy Hilfiger, and runway appearances for designers such as Burberry and Balenciaga.[2][3] Her transition to acting started with a small role in the 2012 film Pusher, followed by notable parts in romantic comedies like Love, Rosie (2014) and dystopian films like The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), before earning acclaim for her portrayal of 1970s rocker Karen Sirko in the Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & the Six (2023).[4][4] In music, Waterhouse released her debut EP Milk Teeth in 2019 and full-length albums I Can't Let Go (2022) and the double album Memoir of a Sparklemuffin (2024; deluxe edition 2025), the latter featuring platinum-certified singles and drawing from her indie pop style influenced by personal experiences.[5][6] She has also ventured into entrepreneurship with her clothing line Pop & Suki, co-founded with her sister Imogen Waterhouse.[1] Waterhouse's personal life gained public attention through her long-term relationship with actor Robert Pattinson, which began in 2018; the couple became engaged in December 2023 and welcomed their first child, a daughter, in March 2024.[7] Born in Hammersmith, London, and raised in nearby Chiswick to a former nurse mother and plastic surgeon father, she grew up alongside three siblings, including model-actress Imogen.[1]

Early life

Family and upbringing

Alice Suki Waterhouse was born on 5 January 1992 in Hammersmith, London, to parents Norman Waterhouse, a plastic surgeon, and Elizabeth Waterhouse, a cancer care nurse.[8][9][10] She was raised in the affluent neighborhood of Chiswick, West London, in a six-bedroom house overlooking the River Thames, as the eldest of four siblings.[11][8] Her younger sisters include Imogen Waterhouse, a model and actress, and Madeleine Waterhouse, also a model; she has a brother named Charlie.[8][12] Waterhouse described her family as supportive and close-knit, with her parents meeting in a hospital where her mother worked.[9] Her father encouraged active pursuits, treating her like a tomboy and involving her in activities such as rock climbing and karate, in which she earned a black belt.[9] This upbringing in a privileged environment fostered a sense of independence, though she later recalled disliking school and viewing it as restrictive.[9][11] During her early teenage years, Waterhouse developed an interest in performing arts, receiving her first guitar around age 13 and attempting to form bands at school, though she noted a lack of musical background from her family.[10] Her emerging fascination with fashion was influenced by her tomboy roots and the aesthetic world tied to her father's profession in cosmetic surgery, leading her to experiment with style as a form of rebellion by her mid-teens.[9][13]

Education and early interests

Waterhouse attended school in London during her early years but left at the age of 16 without completing formal qualifications after being scouted for modeling by Next Model Management.[14] Following her departure from education, she briefly worked booking appointments at her father's Harley Street breast implant company, providing temporary stability before fully committing to her career path.[15] From a young age, Waterhouse exhibited a creative inclination, frequently staging impromptu performances with her siblings that foreshadowed her multifaceted artistic pursuits.[14] Her family's support enabled this shift away from traditional academics toward professional opportunities in the creative industries. During adolescence, immersion in London's dynamic cultural landscape profoundly shaped her emerging passions for fashion and music; scouting gigs led her to explore neighborhoods like Camden, exposing her to diverse influences that expanded her worldview beyond formal schooling.[14] Opting against higher education, Waterhouse viewed modeling as an accessible entry into the industry, allowing her to travel and discover new environments while honing her creative sensibilities.[16] This decision marked a pivotal challenge in forgoing conventional academic progression, yet it aligned with her innate drive toward self-directed artistic expression.[15]

Career

Modeling

Waterhouse was scouted for modeling at the age of 16 while out in London and signed with Next Model Management, marking the start of her professional career around 2008.[17] Her debut campaign came shortly after, featuring her in lingerie for Marks & Spencer in 2010, which established her as an emerging talent in the British fashion scene.[2] This early work highlighted her fresh, youthful aesthetic, blending accessibility with high-fashion appeal. By 2014, Waterhouse had secured major campaigns with luxury brands, including Burberry's Brit Rhythm fragrance, where she starred alongside musician George Barnett in a sultry, 1960s-inspired shoot.[18] She also fronted ads for Tommy Hilfiger in a 2015 capsule collection collaboration with Mytheresa, posing alongside her sister Immy in sporty, preppy separates that celebrated the brand's 30th anniversary.[19] Additional high-profile endorsements followed, such as Hugo Boss's fall/winter 2023 global campaign, where she appeared with stars like Naomi Campbell and Gigi Hadid, embodying the brand's "Bosses Aren't Born. They're Made" ethos.[20] These partnerships, along with covers for international editions like Vogue Japan and Vogue Korea, solidified her status as a versatile face in advertising and print.[17] Waterhouse's runway experience, though selective, included appearances for Burberry during London Fashion Week, where she walked in their spring/summer collections, often channeling the house's signature British heritage.[21] She contributed to the resurgence of "Cool Britannia"-style modeling in the 2010s, joining contemporaries like Cara Delevingne in representing a new generation of London-based talents who infused runways and editorials with effortless, mod-influenced cool.[22] Over time, her career shifted toward editorial work, with features in publications like British Vogue emphasizing her bohemian edge and collaborations that blurred lines between modeling and creative direction. A longtime photography enthusiast, Waterhouse has integrated her hobby into her professional life, sharing personal shots on her blog and partnering on projects like exhibitions that showcase her behind-the-scenes perspective on fashion.[23] This creative outlet complemented her modeling, allowing her to influence visuals beyond posing. In recent years, Waterhouse returned to the spotlight with the Michael Kors fall 2025 campaign, shot by Lachlan Bailey in Rome and featuring her in rock-star-inspired looks alongside Logan Lerman, which also included a runway walk at New York Fashion Week.[24] She extended this visibility at the 2025 Met Gala, arriving in a custom Michael Kors black backless tuxedo vest with a high-slit skirt and 12-foot train, her first red-carpet appearance post-motherhood.[25]

Acting

Waterhouse made her acting debut in 2012 with a supporting role as Mandy in the British thriller short film Pusher, marking her transition from modeling to on-screen performances.[26] Her background in modeling, which had established her in the fashion industry, facilitated early opportunities in film casting by leveraging her poised screen presence.[27] She achieved breakthrough recognition through a series of supporting roles in major productions during the mid-2010s. In 2014, Waterhouse portrayed Bethany Williams, the best friend of the protagonist, in the romantic comedy Love, Rosie, opposite Lily Collins and Sam Claflin.[28] This was followed by her role as Marlene, a Dauntless member, in the dystopian action film The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015), which expanded her visibility in blockbuster cinema.[27] In 2016, she played Kitty Bennet in the horror-comedy adaptation Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, directed by Burr Steers, showcasing her ability to blend period drama with action elements.[28] Waterhouse expanded into television with her role as Karen Sirko, the keyboardist grappling with personal and professional challenges in the 1970s rock scene, in the Prime Video miniseries Daisy Jones & The Six (2023).[29] Her performance, which included musical elements, received praise for capturing the character's headstrong charisma and emotional depth amid industry sexism.[30] In recent years, she has taken on supporting roles in indie-leaning projects, such as Gala in the biographical drama Dalíland (2023), opposite Ben Kingsley, demonstrating her range across genres from sci-fi to historical fiction.[31] In 2025, she starred in Broken English (premiered at the Venice Film Festival), Die, My Love (world premiere November 2025), and All the Devils Are Here.[32][33] For her acting, Waterhouse has received festival recognition, including a 2018 Best Actress win at the San Diego International Film Festival for her lead role as Abbi Butler in the indie drama The Girl Who Invented Kissing.[34] While Daisy Jones & The Six garnered multiple Emmy nominations for the series, including for its limited series format, Waterhouse did not receive individual acting nods but contributed to a 2024 Guild of Music Supervisors Award win for a song from the show.[35]

Music

Waterhouse launched her music career as a singer-songwriter in 2016 with the independent release of her debut single "Brutally," a track characterized by its smoky, country-tinged introspection about a troubled relationship.[36] She followed this in 2017 with "Good Looking," a wistful indie pop song that marked her first entry on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 92 and later achieving RIAA platinum certification with nearly one billion global streams.[37][5] Over the ensuing years, Waterhouse released a series of non-album singles, including the 2021 ballad "My Mind," written during the COVID-19 pandemic in her west London flat amid construction disruptions that left her windows blacked out for months.[38] These early efforts culminated in the 2022 EP Milk Teeth, issued by Sub Pop Records, which compiled five prior singles alongside a new track, "Neon Signs," and showcased her evolving blend of indie pop, dreaminess, and raw emotional vulnerability. That same year, she pivoted more decisively toward music following her role in the Amazon series Daisy Jones & the Six, which briefly enhanced visibility for her songwriting amid her established acting and modeling profile. Her full-length debut album, I Can't Let Go (2022, Sub Pop), expanded on this foundation with 12 tracks fusing indie pop and rock elements, drawing from influences like Lana Del Rey and Mazzy Star to create a brittle, cinematic sound that NME praised for its intimate emotional power and resilience in confronting personal turmoil.[39] Waterhouse's songwriting process, honed since her teenage years, emphasizes capturing authentic, in-the-moment truths about love and self-doubt, often in makeshift studio settings; for instance, she cited 1970s rock acts like Fleetwood Mac as key inspirations, informing the album's evocative storytelling and honeyed vocals.[40][41] In 2024, Waterhouse released her sophomore album Memoir of a Sparklemuffin (Sub Pop), a sprawling 18-track double LP recorded partly during her pregnancy in a Los Angeles home studio, blending upbeat indie rock with folky Americana and nineties alternative vibes. Singles from the album, such as "OMG," "My Fun," and "Supersad," highlighted her growth toward more confident, playful expression, with NME noting the record's brighter, more fearless evolution from her debut.[42] The album's themes of motherhood, industry reflection, and romantic highs and lows resonated critically, establishing her as a multifaceted artist unafraid to weave personal memoirs into otherworldly pop narratives.[40] In August 2025, she signed with Island Records.[43] Waterhouse has embraced live performances to support her releases, headlining the sold-out Coolest Place in the World Tour in 2022 and the Sparklemuffin Tour across North America in late 2024, where she created immersive, dreamlike stage worlds with whimsical 1970s-inspired aesthetics.[5] She made her Coachella debut in April 2024, closing the Gobi Stage with sets featuring tracks like "Faded," just weeks after giving birth, and is scheduled for her first Australian shows in June 2025 at Melbourne's RISING festival, including an intimate performance at the Athenaeum Theatre.[44][45] These tours underscore her transition to a music-focused career, prioritizing evocative live experiences that mirror her songwriting's introspective depth.

Fashion ventures

In 2016, Suki Waterhouse co-founded the fashion accessories brand Pop & Suki alongside her best friend Poppy Jamie, with Leo Seigal serving as CEO.[46][47] The brand launched online in November of that year as a direct-to-consumer venture targeting millennials, emphasizing customizable leather goods such as card cases, makeup bags, notebooks, camera bags, and totes priced between $150 and $300.[46][48] Waterhouse, drawing from her modeling background, contributed significantly to the design process, infusing the pieces with a minimal, functional aesthetic inspired by personal utility and personalization options like monogramming.[46][49] Pop & Suki quickly gained traction through Instagram-centric marketing, where the co-founders gifted products to influencers and celebrities, including Lady Gaga and Emma Stone, fostering organic buzz with minimal paid advertising.[46] The brand's debut collection featured standout items like the Takeout Bag, which became a bestseller upon its summer 2018 release, and it expanded retail presence with pop-up shops, including a 2017 activation at Selfridges in London and planned wholesale partnerships such as with Moda Operandi.[46][50] Waterhouse played a key role in promotion, leveraging her public profile to model the accessories and highlight their versatility in media appearances and social campaigns.[46][47] By 2017, Pop & Suki achieved $2.5 million in revenue, marking rapid profitability and enabling international expansion, including the establishment of a Hong Kong subsidiary in October 2018 and the appointment of a new creative director to broaden the product assortment.[46] The brand garnered widespread media attention for its approachable luxury and celebrity endorsements, evolving into a cult favorite worn by figures such as Beyoncé, Reese Witherspoon, and Pippa Middleton.[46][51] As of 2025, Pop & Suki remains recognized for its foundational impact on accessible, personalized accessories, though its operational updates have been limited in recent years.[51][52]

Personal life

Relationships

Waterhouse's early romantic life included a two-year relationship with British musician Miles Kane, the lead singer of the indie band the Last Shadow Puppets, which began in 2011 and ended in 2013.[53] Following their breakup, she began dating American actor Bradley Cooper in 2013; the pair, who had a 17-year age difference, were often seen together at public events before parting ways in 2015.[54] Waterhouse has reflected on the end of this relationship as a particularly challenging period, describing it as "dark and difficult" in a 2024 interview.[55] In July 2018, Waterhouse started dating actor Robert Pattinson after they were spotted kissing on a beach in Spain, marking the beginning of her longest and most private partnership to date.[56] The couple maintained a low profile for years, avoiding joint red carpet appearances until December 2022, when they confirmed their relationship by attending the Dior Men Fall 2023 fashion show in Giza, Egypt, together.[57] Engagement rumors surfaced in December 2023 after Waterhouse was photographed wearing a toi et moi diamond ring on her left hand during a walk with Pattinson, with sources later confirming the couple's engagement shortly before the birth of their first child.[58] Despite their fame, Waterhouse and Pattinson have faced significant media scrutiny over their relationship, including speculation about breakups and personal milestones, prompting them to prioritize privacy and limit public outings.[59] This approach continued into 2025, with rare joint appearances such as an after-party at the Met Gala in May, where they were photographed together following Waterhouse's solo red carpet walk, and the New York premiere of Pattinson's film Die, My Love in November, where they posed arm-in-arm.[60][61] Their enduring partnership has since transitioned into shared family responsibilities.[7]

Family and motherhood

Waterhouse and her partner, actor Robert Pattinson, welcomed their first child, a daughter, in March 2024, keeping the birth private and announcing it several weeks later via Instagram.[62] The couple has chosen not to publicly disclose the child's name, maintaining a low profile amid their high-visibility careers.[63] In interviews, Waterhouse has shared lighthearted anecdotes about early parenthood, noting that her daughter displayed an early interest in fashion; one of the child's first words was "fittings." In a September 2025 interview, Waterhouse shared that at 17 months, her daughter loves fittings and jewelry, constantly asking to try on rings and sparkly things.[64] Waterhouse described the initial months as a mix of joy and adjustment, including frequent nighttime feedings.[65] Pattinson echoed this in a 2025 interview, admitting he had "no clue" how to prepare for fatherhood but focused on being supportive by listening and avoiding judgment during Waterhouse's postpartum recovery.[66] Motherhood has influenced Waterhouse's professional life, prompting practical changes to her wardrobe to prioritize comfort and safety around her daughter, such as avoiding items that could snag or pose risks during play.[67] For her 2025 tour supporting the album Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, Waterhouse adjusted logistics to include her then-one-year-old, expressing excitement about bringing the child along while balancing performances across North America and Europe.[68] The album itself reflects these experiences, particularly in the track "Mother," where lyrics like "All I ever wanted was to be your mother, sing you to sleep" capture her aspirations and emotions of new parenthood.[69] Waterhouse and Pattinson, who have been based in Los Angeles since meeting there in 2018, have built their family life there, often spotted in casual outings like park visits and breakfasts while shielding their daughter from intense media scrutiny.[56] They balance privacy with occasional public glimpses, such as Waterhouse's August 2025 Instagram photo dump featuring a close-up of her daughter's blonde pigtails, which she captioned to celebrate the "humbling" realities of motherhood.[70]

Filmography

Film roles

Suki Waterhouse debuted in feature films with a supporting role in the crime thriller Pusher in 2012, marking the beginning of her transition from modeling to acting. Her roles have spanned dystopian action, romantic comedies, horror, and thrillers, often portraying young women navigating complex relationships or survival scenarios. The following table lists her feature film appearances chronologically, including role and director details.[71]
YearTitleRoleDirector
2012PusherMandyLuis Prieto
2014Non-StopGwenJaume Collet-Serra
2014Love, RosieKateChristian Ditter
2015The Divergent Series: InsurgentMarleneRobert Schwentke
2016Assassin's CreedSophieJustin Kurzel
2016Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesKitty BennetBurr Steers
2016Absolutely Fabulous: The MovieSukiMandie Fletcher
2017The Bad BatchArlenAna Lily Amirpour
2017The Girl Who Invented KissingThe GirlTom Sierchio
2018JonathanElenaBill Oliver
2018Future WorldAshJames Franco, Bruce Thierry Cheung
2018Billionaire Boys ClubQuintana BissetJames Cox
2018Charlie SaysMaryMary Harron
2018Assassination NationSarahSam Levinson
2019A Rainy Day in New YorkTimmy's GirlfriendWoody Allen
2019Pokémon Detective PikachuMs. NormanRob Letterman
2019Bittersweet SymphonyIrisJamie Adams
2019Killers AnonymousVioletMartin Owen
2019BurnTheresaMike Gan
2020The Broken Hearts GalleryLucyNatalie Krinsky
2020MisbehaviourDeborahPhilippa Lowthorpe
2021Creation StoriesMeg MathewsNick Morris
2021SeanceCamilleSimon Barrett
2023DalílandYoung GalaMary Harron
2025All the Devils Are HereCBarnaby Roper
2025Broken EnglishHerselfIain Forsyth, Jane Pollard[72]
2025Do Not Disturb[role unspecified]Michael Haussman[73]
In Love, Rosie (2014), Waterhouse portrayed Kate, the bold best friend of protagonists Rosie and Alex, who offers comic relief and insight into their evolving romantic entanglements across years; the film grossed $25.6 million worldwide but received mixed reviews for its adaptation of Cecelia Ahern's novel. Her role as Marlene in The Divergent Series: Insurgent (2015) featured a Dauntless faction member aiding Tris Prior's quest for truth in a dystopian society, contributing to the film's $295.2 million global box office success amid franchise popularity. Waterhouse took a lead role as Arlen in the post-apocalyptic The Bad Batch (2017), a young woman exiled to a cannibal-infested wasteland who forms alliances while seeking vengeance; the indie film earned praise for its visual style but underperformed with $0.2 million in earnings. In Assassination Nation (2018), she played Sarah, one of four high school girls targeted by a hacker's leaks that incite vigilante violence in their suburb, highlighting themes of misogyny; the satirical thriller grossed $2.5 million and premiered at Sundance without major awards for her performance. As Ms. Norman in Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019), Waterhouse appeared in a supporting capacity as a corporate executive entangled in a mystery involving Pokémon and human coexistence in Ryme City; the live-action adaptation was a commercial hit, earning $433 million worldwide and nominations for visual effects at the Saturn Awards. In The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020), she depicted Lucy, a co-founder of a pop-up gallery for romantic mementos, aiding the lead's healing process post-breakup; the romantic comedy grossed $4.8 million amid the pandemic but garnered positive notices for its humor.

Television roles

Waterhouse made her television debut in 2010 with a guest appearance as Lourdes in episode 4 of the BBC One comedy-drama series Material Girl, a single-episode role portraying a young acquaintance in a story centered on a fashion designer navigating personal and professional challenges. In 2017, she portrayed Cecily of York, the younger sister of Elizabeth of York, in the Starz historical drama miniseries The White Princess, appearing in all 8 episodes as a supporting character amid the political intrigue of 15th-century England following the Wars of the Roses. Waterhouse appeared in the Hulu horror anthology series Into the Dark in 2018, starring as Alexis in the episode "New Year, New You," a one-episode role depicting a social media-obsessed young woman whose jealousy toward an influencer escalates into deadly consequences during a New Year's Eve party. Her most prominent television role to date came in 2023 as Karen Sirko, the keyboardist and backing vocalist for the fictional 1970s rock band, in the Amazon Prime Video miniseries Daisy Jones & The Six, appearing in all 10 episodes and exploring the character's romantic entanglements and musical ambitions within the band's rise and fall, inspired by Fleetwood Mac. The series garnered critical acclaim for its portrayal of 1970s rock culture and earned nine Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, with Waterhouse's performance contributing to the buzz around the ensemble cast's authentic depiction of band dynamics.

Discography

Studio albums

Suki Waterhouse released her debut studio album, I Can't Let Go, on May 6, 2022, through Sub Pop Records. The album explores themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and personal disillusionment, drawing from Waterhouse's reflections on past relationships and emotional struggles.[74] Featuring 10 tracks, it highlights songs like "Moves" and "Devil I Know," which showcase her indie pop style with breathy vocals and melancholic instrumentation. The album's artwork features a minimalist design with Waterhouse's name and title in elegant typography against a soft background, emphasizing intimacy.[75] Commercially, it peaked at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart.[76] Waterhouse's second studio album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, followed on September 13, 2024, also via Sub Pop Records, as an 18-track double album.[77] Produced by Jules Apollinaire and Noah Conrad, with executive producer Eli Hirsch and co-producers including Jonathan Rado, Brad Cook, and Greg Gonzalez, the record incorporates a wide range of influences from indie rock to dream pop.[78] Lead singles such as "OMG" and "To Love," released in January 2024, set the tone with their upbeat yet introspective vibes, followed by "My Fun" and "Supersad." The album delves into themes of metamorphosis, love, career challenges, and motherhood, inspired by Waterhouse's pregnancy during its writing process, which she completed just before giving birth.[40] Its artwork depicts a vibrant, colorful jumping spider—referencing the "sparklemuffin" namesake—to symbolize transformation and vibrancy.[79] Critically, it received a four-star review from The Independent for its eclectic energy, though some noted its length as occasionally uneven.[80] On the UK Albums Chart, it peaked at number 46, with a deluxe edition released on June 13, 2025, adding 12 tracks and extending its commercial reach.[81][82]

Extended plays

Suki Waterhouse released her debut extended play, Milk Teeth, on November 4, 2022, through Sub Pop Records.[83] The EP compiles five of her early independent singles spanning 2016 to 2019, alongside one new track, "Neon Signs," offering a retrospective on her initial forays into music as an indie pop artist.[84] Clocking in at 18 minutes, it captures themes of youthful heartbreak, pining, and self-discovery, drawing from Waterhouse's personal experiences in her twenties.[85] These songs, originally self-released, had collectively amassed nearly 20 million streams prior to the EP's issuance, establishing her sound characterized by melancholic acoustics, fuzzy guitars, and a blend of dream pop and post-grunge elements.[84] The tracklist reflects Waterhouse's evolution from raw, intimate demos to more polished indie productions:
No.TitleLengthOriginal Release Year (as single)
1Neon Signs2:582022 (new)
2Valentine3:022018
3Good Looking3:132017
4Johanna2:592019
5Coolest Place in the World2:282019
6Brutally3:252016
"Neon Signs" serves as the EP's opener, a newly recorded piece produced with fuzzy, grunge-inflected guitars that evoke post-heartbreak reflection, written in response to a significant romantic rupture.[86] "Brutally," her 2016 debut single, closes the collection with its haunting, stripped-back vulnerability, marking her shift from modeling and acting to songwriting. Standout track "Good Looking," originally from 2017, gained viral traction on TikTok in early 2022, surpassing 90 million Spotify streams and propelling Waterhouse's visibility ahead of her full-length debut.[87] Critics praised Milk Teeth for its cohesive emotional arc despite its compilation nature, highlighting Waterhouse's rich vocal tone and the EP's kaleidoscopic production that amplifies themes of torment and thrill in young love.[87] Publications like The Indiependent noted its role in solidifying her as a compelling indie voice, with the project bridging her pre-album singles era and fostering a dedicated fanbase through intimate, relatable storytelling.[88] By late 2022, the EP contributed to her growing streaming presence, with tracks like "Good Looking" and "Johanna" continuing to drive engagement and setting the stage for her sophomore album in 2024.[89]

Singles

Suki Waterhouse has issued a series of singles since her debut in 2016, often serving as lead tracks for her albums or standalone releases that highlight her indie pop style blending dreamy vocals with introspective lyrics. Her early singles like "Good Looking" achieved delayed viral success on platforms such as TikTok, while later releases from 2024 and 2025 have garnered radio play on alternative formats and supported her touring schedule, including the Sparklemuffin Tour. The following table lists her principal singles in chronological order, including release dates, associated albums or EPs (where applicable), peak chart positions, and music video details.
TitleRelease DateAlbum/EP AssociationPeak Chart PositionsMusic Video Director
Good LookingOctober 20, 2017None (standalone; later re-promoted with I Can't Let Go)UK Singles Chart: #92Eva Vik (2019)
My MindOctober 12, 2021I Can't Let Go (B-side to "Moves" single)NoneNone (paired with "Moves" video by Cameron McCool)
To LoveMarch 3, 2023None (standalone)NoneÉmilie Richard-Froozan
OMGJanuary 11, 2024Memoir of a SparklemuffinNoneNone
My FunApril 11, 2024Memoir of a SparklemuffinBillboard Adult Alternative Airplay: #39 (debut; "Supersad" from same album peaked at #11)None
Pushing DaisiesSeptember 2024Memoir of a SparklemuffinNoneNone
Dream WomanFebruary 19, 2025None (post-album standalone)NoneNone
On This LoveMay 1, 2025None (standalone from ongoing projects)NoneNone
These singles were promoted through Waterhouse's live performances, including festival appearances at Coachella in 2024 and her headlining tours, contributing to her growing presence in the alternative music scene.

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