The incredible Mena Suvari for the cover of L’Officiel Fashion Book Australia photographed by Mike Ruiz Mena Suvari has always been a captivating enigma in Hollywood. Known for her breakout roles in cult classics like American Beauty and American Pie, Suvari’s career has been a testament to reinvention and resilience. But beyond her on-screen charisma lies an inspiring narrative of self-discovery, creativity, and transformation. In this exclusive conversation, Mena opens up about her evolution—from navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood to embracing her voice as an author and advocate. With her recent memoir, The Great Peace, Suvari shares an unflinching account of her journey, delving into the struggles and triumphs that shaped her both on and off the screen. Here, she reflects on the catharsis of writing her story, the power of vulnerability, and how putting her truth into words has transformed her perspective on life, fame, and healing. Interview by Dimitri Vorontsov Talent: Mena Suvari @menasuvari Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA Website: www.lofficiel.au #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia #americanbeauty #americanpie #ick #rzr #mikeruiz #mikeruizphotography #mikeruizcreativedirector #menasuvari
Part 1 of the magic 🪄 behind the scenes for @lofficielau with this dream team ✨#FashionBook 💃🏼 Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA Website: www.lofficiel.au
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
I wasn’t sure if this was going to happen because when it originally manifested it was to be in NYC and I wasn’t able to be there. But then fantastically it happened where @mikeruizone would be in LA and magic was made! I had the absolute best time during this photoshoot because I was able to completely surrender into the most incredible talent and feel my full self. I’m so grateful to everyone who worked on this, as you truly gave me the greatest gift of seeing myself like this. 🥰From the little girl who was picked and prodded and made to believe she needed to be better in any way that she was, this is the greatest gift. Now, she stands tall and solid. 💪🏼✨ #IAmWoman #CantBeBroken ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publication: L’Officiel Fashion Book™ – Australia @lofficielau Creative Director Photographer Producer: Mike Ruiz @mikeruizone Editor-in-Chief: Dimitri Vorontsov @dimitrivorontsov Fashion Stylist: Desiree Morales @desireemorales Assistant Stylist: Johnny Chavez @jchav5 Assistant Stylist: Semarah Gabrielle semarahgabrielle Makeup: Natalie Ventola at OPUS Beauty using MAC Cosmetics @nattiventi Hair: Elsa Canedo at OPUS Beauty using Rōz @elsahair Manicure: Ginger Lopez at OPUS Beauty using Aprés Nails @nailsdid.byginger Graphic Design: Daniel Alarcon Design @by_danalarcon Assistant to Photographer: River Chad @rvrchd Special Thanks to HYPE STUDIOS @HYPESTUDIOS.LA #lofficielau #lofficielfashionbook #lofficielaustralia
Picked up this framed beauty today and what a perfect time of year to feel fully grateful for everything and everyone along the way. 🧡💪🏼✨🤟🏼✨ @televisionacad @rzrseries @officialgalafilm #FilmFam #LivingInTheGratitude #LaserFocusedInto2025 #2025Inspo ✨
Cannot recommend this magical place enough! ✨What a special little festival they throw with not only the best food and drinks, but with phenomenal artists and even a glass blowing area to literally watch the magic happen right in front of you! 😱✨We even got to meet Santa🎅🏻♥️ From our little family to yours, we wish you all a peaceful and loving holiday season ✨
Cannot recommend this magical place enough! ✨What a special little festival they throw with not only the best food and drinks, but with phenomenal artists and even a glass blowing area to literally watch the magic happen right in front of you! 😱✨We even got to meet Santa🎅🏻♥️ From our little family to yours, we wish you all a peaceful and loving holiday season ✨
Cannot recommend this magical place enough! ✨What a special little festival they throw with not only the best food and drinks, but with phenomenal artists and even a glass blowing area to literally watch the magic happen right in front of you! 😱✨We even got to meet Santa🎅🏻♥️ From our little family to yours, we wish you all a peaceful and loving holiday season ✨
Cannot recommend this magical place enough! ✨What a special little festival they throw with not only the best food and drinks, but with phenomenal artists and even a glass blowing area to literally watch the magic happen right in front of you! 😱✨We even got to meet Santa🎅🏻♥️ From our little family to yours, we wish you all a peaceful and loving holiday season ✨
Cannot recommend this magical place enough! ✨What a special little festival they throw with not only the best food and drinks, but with phenomenal artists and even a glass blowing area to literally watch the magic happen right in front of you! 😱✨We even got to meet Santa🎅🏻♥️ From our little family to yours, we wish you all a peaceful and loving holiday season ✨
Cannot recommend this magical place enough! ✨What a special little festival they throw with not only the best food and drinks, but with phenomenal artists and even a glass blowing area to literally watch the magic happen right in front of you! 😱✨We even got to meet Santa🎅🏻♥️ From our little family to yours, we wish you all a peaceful and loving holiday season ✨
Shadow work with shadow play. ✨ #IntegrateTheSoul #PlutoInAquarius 🩵
Thank you so so much to @lagencefashion @tararudesdann @zoenoellll @addieseymour and my beautiful “Lola” @nolasinger for making this exciting and exceptional moment happen for me. ✨ I’ve been such a massive fan of L’Agence from its beginnings and to be welcomed in and supported is just something I’m so incredibly grateful for. ✨ Thank you for always making me feel beyond fabulous 🩵✨
Thank you @tiff_net !!! 🪄 Thank you @josephkahn! For making this epic film and putting so much into us finally premiering at Midnight Madness!!! 🙌🏼✨It was the most incredible trip 🙌🏼✨ I love you my Ick fam 🥸✨🥰 Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this with you all-I’m so grateful 🩵🫶🏻✨
✨I was on @weaudition show this week✨ Every conversation about our journey with @rzrseries feels special and, honestly, I’ve never felt more seen and personally considered in an interview. 🫶🏻 We talked about the Emmy nomination (still feels surreal), the unique mix of tech and storytelling, and the realities of acting life. To everyone who’s been with us, supporting and lifting us up – truly, thank you for recognizing our work. @richcambridge and @darrendarnborough, thank you for having me and giving me the chance to share our story. 🤟🏼✨
Premiering at @tiff_net this Saturday! From the executive producers of INSIDIOUS and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY comes a film by @josephkahn @brandonjrouth @malinaweissman @harrisoncone @zekedonovanjones @taiasophia @peterwongcomedy @jimjohnsoncreative
