Chrissy Metz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chrissy Metz
Metz in 2017
Born	(1980-09-29) September 29, 1980 (age 44) Homestead, Florida, U.S.
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 well-known for her role as Kate Pearson in the TV show This Is Us. This role brought her nominations for important awards like the Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Awards. Chrissy has also acted in movies such as Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and Breakthrough (2019).

Early Life and First Jobs

Chrissy Metz was born in Homestead, Florida, on September 29, 1980. She spent her early childhood in Japan. Her father was working there for the US Navy. Later, her family moved to Gainesville, Florida. She went to elementary, middle, and high school there. Chrissy grew up with her mother, stepfather, two siblings, and two half-siblings.

Chrissy Metz has shared that her very first job was at a McDonald's restaurant. This was in Gainesville, Florida.

Chrissy Metz's Acting Career

Chrissy Metz became famous for playing Kate Pearson. This was in the NBC drama series This Is Us. Her performance earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She also played a character named Ima Wiggles in the TV show American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Movies and TV Shows

In 2018, Chrissy Metz starred in the movie Breakthrough. She worked with producer DeVon Franklin on this film. Chrissy played Joyce Smith, a mother whose 14-year-old son fell through ice. The movie is based on a true story. It shows the mother's strong belief that her son was brought back to life. This happened through her prayers and the prayers of others. In 2021, Chrissy played the ghost of Haunting Harriet. This was in the special Muppets Haunted Mansion.

Chrissy Metz also appeared on The Masked Singer. She was a guest panelist in 2021. In 2024, she competed on the show as "Poodle Moth." She was saved by Rita Ora during one round. Chrissy was eliminated later in the quarterfinals.

Singing and Other Performances

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

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

Chrissy Metz's Personal Life

Chrissy Metz married British journalist Martyn Eaden on January 5, 2008. They got married at the courthouse in Santa Barbara, California. They separated in January 2013. Martyn Eaden filed for divorce in November 2014. He said they had "irreconcilable differences," meaning they couldn't agree anymore.

From 2016 to 2018, Chrissy dated Josh Stancil. He was a cameraman for the show This Is Us. She then 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 called Bumble. Together, they wrote a children's book. It is titled When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.

Chrissy Metz has shared that she is a Christian.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

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

See also

In Spanish: Chrissy Metz para niños