Jennifer Maria Syme was an American actress who is most known for appearing in the movie Lost Highway and Ellie Parker. She also worked as a production assistant on the television series Hotel Room and movie Lost Highway. Among people, she is also popular as the girlfriend of actor Keanu Reeves. She died in a tragic car accident in 2001.
Jennifer Syme Early Life
Late Jennifer Syme was born Jennifer Maria Syme on 7th December 1972 in Pico Rivera, California.
She was the only child to parents Charles Syme (father) and Maria St. John(mother). She was raised in her hometown in Pico Rivera.
Career As An Actress And Personal Assitant
Jennifer Syme started to work along with director David Lynch, as his assistant. She made her film debut as an actor and production assistant from the 1997 movie Lost Highway.
Later, she worked as a personal assistant to Dave Navarro then to Red Hot Chili Peppers band.
Net Worth Of Jennifer Syme
Jennifer Syme was worth $1 million at the time of her death. The major source of her income was generated as being a personal assistant to various celebrities. The average salary of a personal assistant is somewhere around $62,000.
While her ex-boyfriend Keanu Reeves has an estimated net worth of $360 million, as of 2020.
Relationship With Actor Keanu Reeves
Jennifer Syme was in a relationship with actor Keanu Reeves. The couple first met at the promo party of Reeves band Dogstar in 1998.
Furthermore, the couple welcomed their stillborn child daughter Ava Archer Syme-Reeves in December 1999. Jennifer Syme and Keanu Reeves got separated after the death of their child. But they continued their friendship.
Who Is Keanu Reeves?
Keany Reeves is a Canadian actor. He is known for his iconic role in The Matrix Trilogy movie, John Wick franchise movie, The Lake House, Speed, and Bill & Ted Franchise.
Tragic Death Of Jennifer Syme
Jennifer Syme met with an accident on 2nd April 2001. She was returning from the party of Marilyn Manson and her jeep crashed into a row of parked cars on Cahuenga Boulevard in Lost Angeles. Jennifer died at the spot.
Syme's funeral was held in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles next to her daughter's cemetery.
In 2002, Jennifer's mother Maria sued Marilyn Manson for her daughter's death due to providing her an illegal controlled substance or drugs.