Protecting Michael Jackson, body-double for Dave Bautista, and unintentional model, Simon Newton is the bodyguard that’s done it all

The Steven Sulley Study Podcast

Simon Newton is a former close protection officer who worked for celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Kendall Jenner, and Rita Ora. He has now transitioned into acting & modelling.

He talks about his career journey from the military and private security work to acting. Simon discusses some of the challenges of protecting high-profile clients and shares stories from his time working with celebrities like Michael Jackson. He provides insight into Jackson's declining health and what it was like protecting him. Simon also talks about his pivot to acting and some of the films he has been in.

Key Takeaways

• Insight into Michael Jackson's declining health and what it was like protecting him
• His transition from military/security work to acting
• The films he has been in like Green Zone and Sherlock Holmes

BEST MOMENTS

• Story about Michael Jackson's strange reaction to a gift of plain notebook paper
• Not feeling starstruck while working with celebrities like Matt Damon
• Details about protecting Kendall Jenner and Rita Ora

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Steven Sulley Study

Simon’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simon.newton/

ABOUT THE HOST

The Steven Sulley Study is my take on success. My view is you should have multiple focuses to be a well-rounded individual. Success shouldn’t be just one thing like money, for example, it should also consist of a healthy fit lifestyle and thriving relationships.

As a person who has made successes in life, and also made huge cock-ups, I feel I can offer suggestions and tips on how to become successful, or at least start your pursuit. My ‘Study’ has taken resources from reading and education plus being around, my perception of, successful people - and I know a lot of successful people from all walks of life.

My ‘Study’ coming from my experiences in business, investing, sales (my core background), training, boxing and education has enabled me to become well-rounded and successful and I will help you in these key areas too.

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