Lizzy Savetsky is an American social media influencer and activist known for her work to de-stigmatize pregnancy loss[1] and empower Jewish people to be proud of their identity and religion.[2]
Early life and education
editSavetsky grew up in Forth Worth, Texas. She sang country music, participated in the Miss Teen Texas pageant, and was a cheerleader. She first visited Israel at age 18 on a Birthright Israel trip.[3] She earned her undergraduate degree from New York University and her master's degree in education from the University of Pennsylvania.[1]
Career
editIn 2013, Savetsky began her Instagram account focusing on accessories, calling herself “excessoriesexpert".[3] She became the social media director for Seventh House Public Relations[1] and the host of an IGTV series for Jewish matchmaking called “Bashert By Lizzy”.[4]
After she was announced as a cast member on Bravo's Real Housewives of New York, Savetsky said she received a "torrent of antisemitic attacks", and she withdrew from the cast.[4][5][6][7] Executive producer Andy Cohen told Kveller that he had also been subjected to antisemitic trolling on the internet.[8]
Activism
editSavetsky co-founded a social media movement, “Real Love, Real Loss”, to de-stigmatize pregnancy loss.[1] She promoted positive messages about Judaism and Israel[9], to about 360,000 Instagram followers.[2] Savetsky told Forbes that boycotting Israel negatively impacts the lives of Palestinians by causing them to lose jobs.[3] After the October 7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel, Savetsky walked through New York City in "symbolic, blood-stained clothing" to raise awareness of hostages taken by Hamas from Israel.[10] Savetsky wore a corset styled after the Israeli flag to a charity gala, noting that the same corset was previously worn by an Arab Israeli winner of the Miss Israel pageant, Rana Raslan.[2]
Personal life
editSavetsky is married to a plastic surgeon and they have three children.[1] Her husband's pro bono work treating victims of the October 7 attacks led to his receiving death threats.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "'RHONY's Newest Cast Member Lizzy Savetsky Is A Former Beauty Queen". Women's Health. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ a b c Horn, Jordana; Berman, Lazar; Sharon, Jeremy (2024-03-21). "Modern-day 'Queen Esther' Lizzy Savetsky gets real about her Israel activism". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ a b c Mark, Lois Alter. "Seeing Israel Through The Lens Of A Top Instagrammer". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ a b "'RHONY' newcomer Lizzy Savetsky says she's exiting show after 'antisemitic attacks'". TODAY.com. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Quinn, Dave; Huamani, Kaitlyn (2023-07-17). "RHONY's Erin Lichy Slams 'Despicable' Antisemitic Attacks That Led to Lizzy Savetsky's Exit from Show (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Aurthur, Kate (2022-11-17). "Lizzy Savetsky Quits Bravo's Rebooted 'Real Housewives of New York City' After a 'Torrent of Antisemitic Attacks'". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Romano, Nick (2022-11-17). "'RHONY' loses new cast member due to alleged 'anti-Semitic attacks'". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Zaltzman, Lior (2022-11-21). "Andy Cohen Speaks Out Against Antisemitism Following Lizzy Savetsky's RHONY Departure – Kveller". Kveller. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Lobell, Kylie Ora (2024-03-19). "Jewish Influencer Lizzy Savetsky Wears Iconic Star of David Outfit". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Zohar, Nathalie (2024-11-01). "Losing followers and friends, but still fighting: The influencers standing strong for Israel". Ynetnews. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "NYC doctor aiding Oct. 7 victims hit with death threats over Israel support". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-09-15. Retrieved 2024-11-24.