Carrie-Anne Moss facts for kids
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Carrie-Anne Moss
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Moss at the 2016 Peabody Awards
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| Born | August 21, 1967 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Steven Roy
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| Children | 3 |
Carrie-Anne Moss (born August 21, 1967) is a Canadian actress. She became famous around the world for playing Trinity in The Matrix movies, which started in 1999. She has also starred in many other popular films like Memento (2000) and Chocolat (2000). On television, she is known for her role as Jeri Hogarth in several Marvel Television shows for Netflix, especially Jessica Jones (2015–2019).
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Early Life
Carrie-Anne Moss was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Her parents are Barbara and Melvyn Moss. She has an older brother named Brooke. Her mother reportedly named her after a popular song from 1967 called "Carrie Anne". When she was a child, Moss lived with her mother in Vancouver. At age 11, she joined a children's musical theatre group. Later, in high school, she toured Europe with her school choir.
Career Highlights
Starting Out in the 1990s
Carrie-Anne Moss began her acting career on television. While living in Spain, she got her first TV role in the drama series Dark Justice. She moved to Los Angeles with the show in 1992. After that, she appeared in several other TV series like Models Inc., Baywatch, and Due South. Many of her early film roles were in smaller movies.
Her big break came when she was cast as Trinity in the science-fiction thriller The Matrix (1999). This role required her to do many acrobatic moves. The movie was a huge success, earning over US$460 million worldwide. Critics loved it, and some even called it one of the best science-fiction films ever made. Moss said that before The Matrix, she felt she had "no career." This movie made her internationally famous and opened up many new opportunities for her.
Success in the 2000s
In 2000, Moss starred in four films. In the romantic comedy Chocolat, she played Caroline Clairmont, a serious woman in a French village. The movie was well-received and earned US$152 million. She also appeared in the science-fiction thriller Red Planet, where she played the commander of a rescue mission to Mars.
One of her most notable roles in 2000 was in Christopher Nolan's psychological thriller Memento. She played a clever bartender who meets a man with memory loss. Critics praised the film, and it became a surprise hit. For her performance, Moss won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female.
Moss returned as Trinity in the two Matrix sequels, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, both released in 2003. The Matrix Reloaded was a huge box office success, making US$742.1 million worldwide. She also provided voices for video games and animated shows related to The Matrix.
In 2006, Moss starred in the zombie comedy Fido, playing a housewife in a world where the dead have become zombies. The film was praised by critics. She also played a supporting role in the drama Snow Cake (2006), for which she won the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2007, she appeared in the thriller Disturbia, which was a success at the box office.
Roles in the 2010s
In 2010, Moss played the leader of an FBI team in the thriller Unthinkable. She also took on the role of the villain Claudia Wolf in the horror film Silent Hill: Revelation (2012). She lent her voice to the character Aria in the popular video games Mass Effect 2 (2010) and Mass Effect 3 (2012).
On television, Moss had a recurring role in the series Chuck and was a regular cast member in the drama series Vegas from 2012 to 2013. In 2014, she starred in the historical disaster film Pompeii, playing Aurelia, the wife of the city governor.
A significant role for Moss in the 2010s was Jeri Hogarth in the Netflix series Jessica Jones, starting in 2015. Her character was a powerful attorney. Moss also played Jeri Hogarth in other Marvel Netflix shows like Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders. In 2016, she played Dr. Athena Morrow, an AI researcher, in the second season of the science-fiction series Humans.
Recent Work in the 2020s
Carrie-Anne Moss returned to her famous role as Trinity in the 2021 film The Matrix Resurrections. The movie was released in theaters and on HBO Max. Critics had mixed feelings about the film, but Moss's performance as Trinity was once again highly praised. She was happy to return to the role, saying, "Who am I if not Trinity?" She also voiced the character Tilda in the video game Horizon Forbidden West in 2022.
Personal Life
Carrie-Anne Moss married Canadian actor Steven Roy in 1999. They have three children: two sons born in 2003 and 2005, and a daughter born in 2009. As of 2020, they live in New Hampshire. Moss is also the founder of Annapurna Living, a company that aims to help women feel stronger and more confident through practices like mindfulness and meditation. She believes her spiritual practices have helped her deal with the challenges of working in Hollywood.
Images for kids
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Moss at the 2016 Peabody Awards
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Moss at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
See also
In Spanish: Carrie-Anne Moss para niños
