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Chrissy Metz
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Metz in 2017
Born
Christine Michelle Metz

(1980-09-29) September 29, 1980 (age 44)
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 2005–present
Spouse(s)
Martyn Eaden
(m. 2008; div. 2015)

Chrissy Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing Kate Pearson in the TV show This Is Us (2016–2022). For this role, she was nominated for important awards like the Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Chrissy has also acted in movies such as Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and Breakthrough (2019).

Early Life and Growing Up

Chrissy Metz was born in Homestead, Florida, on September 29, 1980. Her parents are Denise and Mark Metz. When she was very young, she lived in Japan because her father was working there for the US Navy.

Later, her family moved to Gainesville, Florida. Chrissy went to elementary, middle, and high school there. She grew up with her mother, her stepfather, two siblings, and two half-siblings. Chrissy has shared that her very first job was at a McDonald's restaurant in Gainesville.

Acting and Singing Career

Chrissy Metz became famous for her role as Kate Pearson in the NBC drama series This Is Us. This role brought her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She also played Ima Wiggles in the TV show American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Besides acting, Chrissy is also a singer. She has her own band called Chrissy and the Vapors.

In 2018, Chrissy was cast in the movie Breakthrough. She played Joyce Smith, a mother whose 14-year-old son fell through an icy lake and was thought to be gone. The movie is based on a true story and shows the mother's strong belief that her son was brought back to life through prayer. In 2021, Chrissy played the ghost of Haunting Harriet in Muppets Haunted Mansion.

Chrissy has also appeared on the TV show The Masked Singer. She was a guest judge in season five. In season eleven (2024), she competed as "Poodle Moth." She was saved once by judge Rita Ora but was later eliminated during the quarterfinals.

In 2023 and 2024, Chrissy was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World. She also performed on the 2023 Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration TV special. In December 2023, she sang "Silver Bells" on the holiday special Christmas at the Opry.

Personal Life

Chrissy Metz married British journalist Martyn Eaden in 2008. They later separated in 2013, and their divorce was finalized in 2015.

From 2016 to 2018, she dated Josh Stancil, who worked as a cameraman on This Is Us. She also dated composer Hal Rosenfeld from 2018 to 2020.

From 2020 to 2023, Chrissy dated songwriter and former music executive Bradley Collins. They met on a dating app. Together, they wrote a children's book called When I Talk to God, I Talk About You. Chrissy Metz is a Christian.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Loveless in Los Angeles Bonnie
2008 The Onion Movie Heavy Girl Uncredited
2018 Sierra Burgess Is a Loser Trish
2019 Breakthrough Joyce Smith
2022 Stay Awake Michelle Also executive producer
2023 A Creature was Stirring Faith Post-production
2023 Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger Jessica

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Entourage Counter Girl Episode: "The Sundance Kids"
All of Us Ruby Episode: "If You Can't Stand the Heat"
2008 My Name Is Earl Chunk Episode: "We've Got Spirit"
2009 Solving Charlie Maggie Harmon Television movie
2010 Huge Shoshanna Episode: "Talent Night"
2014–15 American Horror Story: Freak Show Barbara / Ima Wiggles Recurring role; 5 episodes
2016–22 This Is Us Kate Pearson Main Role; 92 episodes
2017 Drop the Mic Herself Episode: "David Arquette vs. Brian Tyree Henry / Jesse Tyler Ferguson vs. Chrissy Metz"
2018 The Last O.G. Pooh Cat Episode: "Repass"
2018–2019 Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny Mei Mei Voice role; 13 episodes
2019 Superstore Luanne Episode: "#Cloud9Fail"
2021 Muppets Haunted Mansion Harriet Television special
2024 The Masked Singer Herself/Poodle Moth Season 11 contestant
TBA The Hunting Wives Starr Upcoming series

Awards and Nominations

Chrissy Metz has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.

Year Association Category Nominated work Result
2017 Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film This Is Us Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards Next Generation Award Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Star Nominated
2018 Critics' Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Nominated
Golden Globe Awards Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Won
2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Won
Teen Choice Awards Choice Drama Movie Actress Breakthrough Nominated
2020 Movieguide Awards Most Inspiring Performance in Movies Nominated

See also

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