The style artist, Sue Makkoo is a talented individual whose work is recognized by thousands. The poet, the designer, and the perfect partner, Sue is also an amazing human being. She is popular as the partner of American actress and singer Ariana DeBose.
Let us take a moment and read about her personal and professional life.
Early Life
Sue Makkoo, a renowned fashion designer and costume maker, was born in New York on February 16, 1971, and is currently at the age of 52.
She received her education from Arizona State University. Her parents have always been supportive of her goals and ambitions. However, she has not revealed much about her childhood, parents, and family.
Career
Sue is a professional designer, her main job is costume designing and directing costumes. The fashion industry veteran has a massive experience of 25 years and specializes in design.
Not just costumes, she also has good knowledge of homes and interior design. She designed the home she is living in right now. Makkoo has collaborated with big celebrities like Judy Arnold, Scott Schwaz, Alan Mencken, Chrish Ashley, Wayne Cone, etc.
Sue has contributed to approximately 300 productions with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots being one of her favorites. For this show, she was honored as a pioneer in American technical theater.
Her other famous productions include Up Here, Sideshow, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Peter and the Starcatcher, Peter and the Starcatcher National Tour, and Xanadu.
According to her website, Sue contributed to the creation of the play "Come from Away" and has also worked on a number of other plays.
Despite all the education and experience, she says that raising her three children has provided her greatest artistic education.
Sue frequently gives lectures at UCSD to first-generation college students, stressing the value of keeping in mind one's roots.
Sue’s LinkedIn tells that she joined the Manhattan School of Music as Costume Design Faculty in 2016.
Who is Sue Makkoo Dating?
Sue is dating Ariana Debose, an academy award-winning actress, and singer best known as an actress, singer, and dancer.
The couple shares a cute story about how they met. In the set of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (2018), Ariana starred as Donna while Makkoo was the costume designer and associate.
The couple is yet to announce their big date and get married but for now, they are happily in an enthralling relationship despite the huge age gap.
They live in a decade-old renovated cottage in New York that Sue herself designed, renovated, and perfected every detail of the house. This is the place the couple went to find peace from the stress of New York City and since 2020 they turned the house into a home.
Sue and Ariana do look mad in love. Ariana is blessed to have a supportive partner like Sue in her life. Sue supports her in every event and ceremony and cheers for her and appreciates her. She is the kind of partner we all deserve.
Before dating Ariana, Sue was with someone, an unknown partner with whom she had three kids, two sons, and a daughter. She loves her kids and sometimes posts them on her socials.
At the time of writing this article, Sue’s Instagram account is private and her posts and daily activities are not so visible to us.
Sue Makkoo Net Worth
Being in the fashion industry and working alongside big actors, designing costumes for them does pay well. With her experience and talent, Sue has helped herself to be worth $3 million, according to the wiki sites.
Likewise, her partner Ariana DeBose's net worth is estimated to be more than $4 million in 2023.
Physical Stats
Sue is a pretty woman with fair skin and an enticing height of 5 feet 7 inches. She weighs approximately 65 kg and has good-looking hazel eyes and brown/black hair.
