Lewis was involved with Suzan as a young child, but never recognized her as his daughter
Suzan made it her life’s mission, while Lewis was still alive, to get her father to notice her. Minoret, who was the result of a three year affair between her mother and the comedian, had a very interesting childhood. Her stepfather, a restaurant proprietor with alleged mob connections, was her friend. She also had friends who were daughters of celebrities like Judy Garland or Zsa Zsa Gabriel.
She spent some time with Jerry but didn’t know he was her father until she was twenty. Jerry was affectionate with Suzan when she was younger, but he didn’t want anyone to know about her. He never acknowledged her when she grew older, not even after she suffered brain damage from a car crash and became homeless.
Jerry Lewis has a long history of controversy, and Suzan is one of them.
Jerry refused to acknowledge Suzan, even though a 2009 DNA test showed that Gary Lewis and Suzan had the same father. Minoret was unable to find acceptance until Jerry died. Lewis was undoubtedly aware of her fuss, but he didn’t want to be associated with the publicity that would come from accepting her as a child.
She was just one of many controversies that surrounded his life. Lewis, a well-loved comedian, was immersed in drama from the beginning of his career until he died. One of Lewis’ final interviews became viral due to his rude answers to questions about his personal life. It was not Jerry’s graciousst moment.
