Chrissy Metz, also known as Christine Michelle Metz, is an American actress, singer, and author.
Her notable roles include This Is Us, Sierra Burgess is a Loser, My Name is Earl, Entourage, and American Horror Story: Freak Show.
She is the co-founder of Joyful Heart Wine Co. She is currently working on her debut country music album and recently published her memoir, This Is Me, which debuted at the top of the New York Times bestseller list.
In addition, she was named “Worth noting” and “50 Most Beautiful”
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- Full name: Christine Michelle Metz
- Nickname: Chris
- Date of Birth: September 29, 1980
- Age: 44
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Homestead, Florida, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
- Parents: Denise Hodge, Mark Metz
- Siblings: Monica Metz, Abigail Hodge, Morgana Metz, Philip Metz
- Spouse: Martin Eden (divorced)
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $7 million
Early life and education
Christine Michelle Metz, better known as Chrissy Metz, was born on September 29, 1980, in Homestead, Florida.
She is now 44 years old. She grew up in a lively family and spent her childhood with several siblings including Monica, Abigail and Morganna and brother Philip. Chrissy was raised by her parents Dennis Hodge and Mark Metz.
She lived in Japan as a child while her father served in the U.S. Navy, and the family later moved to Gainesville, Florida, where she completed her elementary and high school education.
personal life
On January 5, 2008, Chrissy married British journalist Martin Eden at a courthouse in Santa Barbara, California.
However, their marriage hit rocky grounds and they eventually separated in January 2013. In November 2014, Eaden filed for divorce from Metz, citing “Irreconcilable differences.Their divorce was finalized on December 11, 2015.
After her divorce, Mays dated This Is Us photographer Josh Stancil from 2016 to 2018. She then dated composer Hal Rosenfeld from 2018 to 2020.
Metz, a Christian, met songwriter and former music executive Bradley Collins on the Bumble dating app and dated him from 2020 to 2023.
They co-authored a children’s book called When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.
Profession
Chrissy Metz plays Kate Pearson in the NBC drama This Is Us, for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
She also played Ima Wiggles on FX’s American Horror Story: Freak Show. Metz is a member of the band Chrissy and the Vapors, where she sings lead vocals.
In early 2018, it was announced that Mays would star in the film Breakthrough, produced by DeVon Franklin.
She plays the character of Joyce Smith, a mother who believes her son was resurrected through prayer after falling into an icy lake in Missouri. In 2021, Metz voiced a character in The Muppet Mansion.
She received acting coaching from John Kirby and served as a guest narrator for Disney’s Candlelight Parade in November 2023.
Mays also performed in the 2023 Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration TV special and sang “Silver Bell” during an Opry TV special in December of that year.
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2017, 2018)
- Nominated for Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2017)
- Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2018)
net worth
Chrissy Metz has an estimated net worth of $7 million, which she has earned through her successful career in the entertainment industry.
dispute
American actress and singer Chrissy Metz sparked controversy with her performance with Alison Brie at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards.
During the pre-show, host AJ Gibson asked Metz if she knew Brie, to which Metz hesitantly responded, “Do I know…” Gibson then introduced Brie at the end of the red carpet.
As the camera pans to Brie, Metz can be heard saying, “She’s so…” but the audio is unclear.
Kristen Michelle Metz is best known for her role as Kate Pearson on the television series This Is Us (2016-2022) and for her roles in films such as Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and Breakthrough (2019), for which she has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.
social media
- Instagram: @chrissymetz
- Twitter: @ChrissyMetz
Filmography
- Loveless in Los Angeles
- My name is Earl
- Onion Movies
- comfort
- breakthrough
Discography
- “This Is Us: The Music of the Series” (2018) – Various Artists (Contributor)
books
- This is Me: Love You Now (2018)
