Carrie-Anne Moss facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carrie-Anne Moss
Moss at the 2016 Peabody Awards
Born	(1967-08-21) August 21, 1967 (age 58) Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1989–present
Spouse(s)	Steven Roy ​ (m. 1999)​
Children	3

Carrie-Anne Moss is a famous Canadian actress, born on August 21, 1967. She became known around the world for her role as Trinity in The Matrix movies, which started in 1999. She has also starred in many other popular films like Memento, Chocolat, and Disturbia. On television, she played Jeri Hogarth in several Marvel Television series for Netflix, especially Jessica Jones.

Early Life and Discovering Acting

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" by the Hollies.

As a child, Carrie-Anne lived with her mother in Vancouver. When she was 11, she joined a children's musical theatre group in Vancouver. Later, in her final year of high school, she even toured Europe with her school choir.

Her Acting Journey

Starting Out in the 1990s

Carrie-Anne Moss began her acting career while living in Spain. Her first TV role was as Tara in the drama series Dark Justice. She moved to Los Angeles with the show in 1992.

After leaving Dark Justice, she studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She then appeared in the TV show Models Inc., which was a spin-off of Melrose Place. Throughout the 1990s, she acted in several other TV series, including Baywatch and Due South. Many of her early film roles were in smaller movies.

Becoming Famous with The Matrix

Carrie-Anne Moss's big break came when she played Trinity in the science-fiction movie The Matrix in 1999. This role required her to do many acrobatic moves. She even had to pass a three-hour physical test to get the part!

The Matrix was a huge success, earning over $460 million worldwide. Many people consider 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 famous around the world and changed her acting path. She explained that The Matrix gave her "so many opportunities."

Busy Years in the 2000s

In 2000, Carrie-Anne Moss starred in four movies. One was the romantic comedy Chocolat, where she played Caroline Clairmont. This movie was very popular and earned a lot of money. She also appeared in the science-fiction thriller Red Planet and the crime comedy The Crew.

Another important film for her in 2000 was Memento. In this psychological thriller, she played a bartender named Natalie. Critics loved the movie, and it became a surprise hit. Carrie-Anne Moss won an award for Best Supporting Female for her role in Memento.

Moss returned as Trinity in the two sequels to The Matrix, called The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, both released in 2003. These movies were also very successful at the box office. She also provided voices for video games and animated shows related to The Matrix.

In 2006, she starred in the zombie comedy Fido, playing a housewife in a world where zombies exist. The movie was well-received. She also acted in the drama Snow Cake, which earned her an award nomination.

Moss at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival

In 2007, Moss was in the thriller Disturbia, playing the mother of a teenager who suspects his neighbor is a killer. The movie was a hit, making over $117 million globally.

Roles in the 2010s

In 2010, Carrie-Anne Moss played the leader of an FBI team in the thriller Unthinkable. She also voiced the character Aria T'Loak in the popular video games Mass Effect 2 (2010) and Mass Effect 3 (2012).

From 2011 to 2012, she had a four-episode role in the TV series Chuck. She also played Katherine O'Connell in the TV series Vegas from 2012 to 2013.

In 2014, she starred in the historical disaster movie Pompeii, playing Aurelia, the wife of the city's governor. The film was inspired by the real-life eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

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 lawyer. She also played Jeri Hogarth in other Marvel Netflix shows like Daredevil, Iron Fist, and The Defenders. In 2016, she joined the cast of the science-fiction series Humans as Dr. Athena Morrow.

The 2020s and Return to The Matrix

In 2021, Carrie-Anne Moss returned to her famous role as Trinity in The Matrix Resurrections. The movie was released in theaters and on HBO Max. Her performance as Trinity was once again praised by critics. Moss expressed how much the role meant to her, saying, "Who am I if not Trinity?"

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 also founded Annapurna Living, which is a lifestyle brand. It aims to help women feel stronger through practices like mindfulness and meditation. She believes her spiritual practices have helped her deal with the challenges of working in Hollywood.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and Nominations

See also

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