Chloë Grace Moretz facts for kids
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Chloë Grace Moretz
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| Born | February 10, 1997 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Awards | Full list |
Chloë Grace Moretz (born February 10, 1997) is an American actress. She started acting when she was a child. Some of her first roles were in the horror film The Amityville Horror (2005) and the TV show Desperate Housewives (2006–2007). She also appeared in the romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer (2009) and the children's movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010).
Chloë became very well known in 2010. This was after she played Hit-Girl in the superhero film Kick-Ass. Later, she starred in the drama Clouds of Sils Maria (2014) and the action movie The Equalizer (2014). She also acted in The 5th Wave (2016) and the comedy Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016).
More recently, Chloë starred in Greta (2018). She also used her voice for Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (2019) and The Addams Family 2 (2021). In 2023, she voiced the main character in Nimona. Chloë has also performed on stage. She was in the play The Library (2014) in New York City.
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About Chloë Grace Moretz
Her Early Life
Chloë Grace Moretz was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Cartersville, Georgia. Her mother, Teri Duke, is a nurse. Her father, McCoy "Mac" Moretz, was a plastic surgeon. Chloë has four older brothers: Brandon, Trevor, Colin, and Ethan. She has said her family is "very Christian."
In 2002, Chloë moved to New York City with her mother and brother Trevor. Trevor was accepted into a performing arts school. This is how Chloë first became interested in acting. She would help Trevor practice his lines.
Her Acting Journey
Chloë's first acting job was in 2004. She played Violet in two episodes of the TV show The Guardian. Her first movie role was Molly in Heart of the Beholder. She became more recognized after her second big movie role. This was in the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror. For this role, she was nominated for a Young Artist Award.
After Amityville, Chloë had many guest roles on TV. She also had a small part in Big Momma's House 2. She played Sherri Maltby in Desperate Housewives. Chloë also voiced the character Darby in the cartoon My Friends Tigger & Pooh. She co-starred as Cammie in The Poker House.
In 2010, Chloë played Abby, a 12-year-old vampire, in Let Me In. This was a remake of a Swedish film. Critics praised her acting in this movie.
In 2011, Chloë played Ann Sliger in the thriller Texas Killing Fields. That same year, she was Isabelle in Martin Scorsese's Hugo. This 3D film was nominated for many awards. Chloë also starred in Hick. In 2012, she appeared in the Tim Burton film Dark Shadows. She played Carolyn Stoddard, a rebellious teenager.
In 2013, Chloë played the main character in Carrie. This was a remake of the 1976 film.
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Chloë has also done voice work for video games. She once said that she likes to play characters who are different from her. She finds it a fun challenge. From March to April 2014, Chloë performed in the play The Library. It was directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Chloë played Mia in the 2014 movie If I Stay. Mia is a 17-year-old musician who deals with a car accident. Critics had mixed feelings about the film. However, they often praised Chloë's performance. She later starred as Cassie Sullivan in The 5th Wave (2016). This movie was based on a popular book.
Reaching New Goals
In April 2016, Chloë was a judge for a film festival. She judged the Narrative Short Film Competition at the Tribeca Film Festival. That same year, she starred with Zac Efron and Seth Rogen in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. She also led the drama film Brain on Fire. This movie was based on a true story.
In 2016, Chloë decided to take a break from some film projects. She wanted to think about her acting choices more carefully. She said she wanted to "reassess who I am and find myself within my roles again." She explained that working on many films each year made her lose sight of why she started acting. She wanted to focus on projects that truly connected with her.
In 2017, Chloë starred in the crime drama November Criminals. She also appeared in the comedy-drama I Love You, Daddy.
In 2018, Chloë starred in The Miseducation of Cameron Post. This film was about a teenage girl. It received good reviews, and Chloë's acting was praised. The film won an award at the Sundance Film Festival. She then appeared in the horror film Suspiria. After that, she starred in the thriller Greta.
Focus on Animated Roles
In 2019, Chloë voiced Wednesday Addams in the animated film The Addams Family. In 2021, she was in the live-action and animated film Tom & Jerry. She also voiced Wednesday Addams again in The Addams Family 2. She took on a role in the film Mother/Android. She also starred in the Amazon Prime Video series The Peripheral.
In 2021, Chloë helped produce a series called Coming Out for Snapchat. This series shared stories of young people. Chloë said she hoped the show would help people by showing that every "coming out" story is special.
She voiced the main character in the animated film Nimona. This movie was released on Netflix in June 2023.
Her Style and Fashion
Chloë has been featured in many fashion magazines. These include Vogue, Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle. She has also been invited to big fashion events, like Paris Fashion Week. In 2012, she received the "Max Mara Face of the Future" award. She also became the face of the clothing brand Aéropostale. In 2013, Elle magazine gave her the "Next Future Icon Award."
Her Personal Life
Chloë lives in Studio City, Los Angeles. Her brother Brandon helps manage her business. Her brother Trevor has been her acting coach since 2010. He often goes with her to events. Chloë is also a big fan of the New York Islanders hockey team.
Her Activism
Chloë has spoken out in support of equality for all people. She has two brothers who are gay. In October 2014, Time magazine named Chloë one of the 25 Most Influential Teens of the year.
In 2016, Chloë supported Hillary Clinton for president. She spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in July 2016. She praised Clinton and encouraged young people to vote. Chloë also supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Images for kids
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Chloë Moretz at the Hugo premiere in New York City in November 2011
See also
In Spanish: Chloë Grace Moretz para niños
