Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers was an American actress, author, singer, and businesswoman best known for her roles as Chrissy Snow on *Three's Company* and Carol Foster Lambert on *Step by Step*.

Suzanne Somers was an American actress and businesswoman, best known for playing Chrissy Snow on *Three's Company* and Carol Foster Lambert on *Step by Step*. She later became a prominent fitness and wellness entrepreneur, promoting products like the ThighMaster and writing books on health.

Early life and acting career

Suzanne Somers was born Suzanne Marie Mahoney in San Bruno, California, in 1946. She began her career with small roles, including a part in *American Graffiti* (1973), before landing her breakthrough role as Chrissy Snow on the sitcom *Three's Company* (1977–1981). She later starred as Carol Foster Lambert on *Step by Step*.

Business and wellness work

After her acting peak, Somers became a successful television pitchwoman and wellness entrepreneur. She famously promoted the ThighMaster and other fitness products through infomercials. She also authored multiple books on diet, hormones, and alternative health, building a brand around healthy ageing.

Personal life and death

Somers married Bruce Somers in 1965 and later married producer Alan Hamel in 1977. She lived with breast cancer for more than two decades and died on October 15, 2023, in Palm Springs, California, at age 76.