Zuzu refers to different entities depending on the context:
- Zuzu Bailey is a famous fictional character, the youngest daughter of George Bailey in the classic 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life." The character is best known for the line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings." The actress Karolyn Grimes portrayed Zuzu Bailey in the film. Karolyn Grimes had a notable childhood film career but is most remembered for playing Zuzu.
- Zuzu is also an independent given name or a nickname for various names such as Azucena, Susan, and Zuleika. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the 1990s, inspired partly by the film character and other references such as a ginger snap cookie brand.
- Zuzu can refer to other people, including musicians, activists, and public figures, or fictional roles in other media, such as an AI character named Zuzu in the TV show "The Rookie".
- Zuzu can be a stage name or nickname for various individuals including a Brazilian fashion designer, singers, and even a professional wrestler.
- Zuzu also appears in other fictional contexts such as the mother of Zazu in a Disney franchise.
The most iconic reference is Zuzu Bailey from "It's a Wonderful Life," played by Karolyn Grimes.
