Children of the Underground

Janet Susan Mary Hoffmann (born August 23, 1938), known professionally as Viva, is an American actress, writer, and artist. She is best known for being a Warhol superstar in the 1960s. Before joining Andy Warhol's Factory scene, she was a model and painter. She starred in several of Warhol's underground films, including Tub Girls (1967), The Nude Restaurant (1967), and Blue Movie (1969). She also wrote for various publications, including The Village Voice and New York Woman.