James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron Embrace New Zealand: A Move Inspired by Pandemic Response and Values
James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis Cameron have decided to make a permanent move to New Zealand due to the country's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The director of Avatar: Fire and Ash expressed his admiration for New Zealand's approach to the pandemic, which led him to want to live there. Cameron first visited New Zealand in 1994 and fell in love with the country and its people, prompting him to make a promise to himself to live there someday.
After marrying Suzy in 2000 and having children together, the couple revisited the idea of moving to New Zealand. Cameron had purchased a farm in the country in 2011 and spent time going back and forth before the pandemic hit in early 2020. The family made the decision to move to New Zealand in August of that year, impressed by the country's successful handling of the virus and high vaccination rates.
Cameron highlighted the differences between New Zealand and the United States in terms of their response to the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of science and unity in facing such challenges. He posed a question about where one would prefer to live, in a place that values science and cooperation or in a polarized environment lacking in unity.
The filmmaker's decision to move to New Zealand was influenced by his appreciation for the country's approach to the pandemic and its overall sanity. Cameron, who has been married multiple times before, also has children from previous marriages, as does his wife Suzy. The couple's decision to move to New Zealand reflects their desire for a more stable and science-driven environment.
Cameron's interview on In Depth with Graham Besinger will be airing in syndication across the U.S. this weekend. The move to New Zealand marks a new chapter for the Cameron family, as they embrace the country's values and way of life.