Susan Kennedy

Susan Kennedy
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Jackie Woodburne Rainey Mayo (1995 dream)
Duration	1994–present
First appearance	3 October 1994 (1994-10-03)
Classification	Present; regular[1]
Introduced by	Stanley Walsh
Spin-off appearances	Neighbours vs Zombies (2014) Summer Stories (2016) Neighbours vs Time Travel (2017)
In-universe information Other names Susan Smith (maiden name) Susan Kinski (second married name) Occupation Waitress Teacher and principal at Erinsborough High Journalist Student at Eden University Marriage celebrant Family Kennedy Mother Grace Smith Sisters Carmel Tyler Liz Conway Husband Karl Kennedy (1978–2004, 2007–) Alex Kinski (2005) Sons Malcolm Kennedy Billy Kennedy Daughters Libby Kennedy Stepsons Zeke Kinski Stepdaughters Katya Kinski Rachel Kinski Holly Hoyland Grandsons Jackson Kennedy Ben Kirk Granddaughters Susannah Kennedy Nephews Darcy Tyler Nieces Elly Conway Bea Nilsson Other relatives Aster Conway

Susan Kennedy (also Smith and Kinski) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Jackie Woodburne. The character and her family were created by storyliners in an attempt to bring the show back to its roots. Susan made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 3 October 1994, along with her eldest son and daughter. The storyliners made Susan a teacher at Erinsborough High to give her immediate links with other characters. Since her introduction, Susan's personality and appearance have been through several changes.

Her storylines have seen her begin a relationship with a priest, being married, divorced and widowed. Susan has become a stepmother and a grandmother and she has been central to three plots revolving around health issues – retrograde amnesia, multiple sclerosis and surrogacy. She has also been central to a cyber-bullying plot. In October 2007, Susan became the longest-running female character in the show's history, having been in Neighbours for thirteen years. Woodburne has garnered various award nominations for her portrayal of Susan and the character has been well received by viewers and television critics. Susan delivers a closing monologue in the serial's finale, which was lauded by critics for encompassing the ethos of Neighbours.