Suzy Eddie Izzard has revealed a deeply personal wish – she would like to have children someday. The 64-year-old stand-up comedian, actor, and activist shared this heartfelt revelation during her appearance on the I’m ADHD! No You’re Not podcast with comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife Dr. Mine Conkbayir.
In a candid conversation, Suzy reflected on the emotional impact of losing her mother at a young age, opening up about her grief and how it shaped her perspective on life. Despite not having close family members now, Suzy explained that she “doesn’t feel grief” as intensely anymore, although the loss of her mother, Dorothy, who passed away in 1968 when Suzy was just six years old, remains a significant part of her life.
“I would like to have children,” Suzy said, but then added, “No, I don’t think that’s it. I think I’ve dealt with the grief. I stopped crying at 11. As a survival thing in boarding school.” She later revealed how, at 19, she realized the emotional toll she had been carrying, saying, “I was dead inside. I ripped that back open. I ripped off the scar tissue that built.”
Suzy’s grief has been something she’s learned to live with, but the podcast conversation revealed the complexities of her feelings surrounding loss and family.
Reflections on Family, Loss, and Love
Suzy, who has always been open about her identity and personal life, has previously expressed her desire to have children. Her openness extends to her love life as well. She has shared that she is open to falling in love again, particularly with a woman, having always been attracted to women over men.
“I’m very happy to have children,” Suzy stated, referencing her past relationships and her future hopes. “But at the moment, it’s not there. Never say never.”
Suzy also shared that she is not actively searching for love at the moment, explaining, “I’m happy with my own company,” but remains open to the possibility of meeting someone special. She described the type of partner she would want as someone who is intelligent, funny, and attractive—someone who challenges her and keeps her accountable to be the best version of herself.
Dating as a Trans Woman: The Challenges and Hopes
In the conversation, Suzy also discussed the challenges of dating as a transgender woman. “It’s going to have to be a very confident and strong-minded woman who has a relationship with me,” she admitted. Dating, she said, is complicated but possible, and she’s not ruling out the future.
She spoke candidly about her previous relationships, including her long-term one with singer and director Sarah Townsend. The two met at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1989 and remained close even after their separation in 2002. Suzy’s openness about the complexities of her past relationships was a reminder of how far she’s come in her personal journey.
Suzy also spoke about her previous relationship with Susie Church, who tragically passed away in 2016. This loss was another deeply personal chapter in her life.
A New Beginning: Embracing the Future
Though Suzy’s journey has been filled with personal struggles and challenges, she remains positive about the future. With her candid reflections on grief, love, and family, she’s taking each day as it comes, leaving the door open for whatever the future may hold.
“I’m not actively looking for someone, but if they come along and we click, then absolutely,” Suzy said, reaffirming her openness to love, but also her happiness with her current life.
Suzy’s thoughts on family, dating, and personal growth continue to inspire and shed light on the experiences of trans women, while showing that there’s always room for hope, love, and change.
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