Chrissy Metz

Actress and singer

American Homestead, Florida, USA Libra 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionActress and singer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth29/09/1980
Age46 years
BirthplaceHomestead, Florida, USA
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Chrissy Metz

31/10/2026

Chrissy Metz publicly discussed her use of GLP-1 medication, saying it has helped her lose over 100 pounds alongside strength training and walking. She also described side effects such as reduced constant thoughts about food and a noticeable lessening of inflammation, and she responded to critics of her decision. Her comments were widely reported in late October 2026.

15/06/2026

Metz made her Broadway debut in the Max Martin musical & Juliet, playing Angelique, Juliet's nurse and close friend. The limited engagement ran at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre from 18/06/2026 to 13/09/2026, and she later said the medication helped her keep up with the eight-shows-a-week schedule.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameChristine Michelle Metz
SummaryAmerican actress and singer best known for playing Kate Pearson in the NBC drama This Is Us (2016-2022).

Physical Stats & More

Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolingAttended elementary, middle and high school in Gainesville, Florida

Personal Life

Relationship StatusSingle
ReligionChristian
Acting TrainingStudies with acting coach John Kirby

Relationships & More

SpouseMartyn Eaden (married 5 January 2008; divorced 11 December 2015)

Family

ParentsDenise Metz and Mark Metz
Siblings
  • Monica Metz
  • Phillip Metz
OtherRaised with her mother, stepfather, two siblings and two half-siblings

Career

Television
  • This Is Us (NBC, 2016-2022), as Kate Pearson
  • American Horror Story: Freak Show (Fox, 2014-2015), as Ima 'Barbara' Wiggles
  • Nocturne (2026), as Ida (upcoming series)
Film
  • Loveless in Los Angeles (2007)
  • Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018), as Trish
  • Breakthrough (2019), as Joyce Smith
  • Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021), as the ghost of Haunting Harriet
Music
  • Contributed to the This Is Us music release
  • Debut country single 'Talking to God' (2020)
  • Leads her band Chrissy and the Vapors
Awards and Nominations
  • Primetime Emmy Award nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
  • Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress for This Is Us
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (2018, 2019), shared with the This Is Us cast
Stage& Juliet (Broadway, Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 2026), as Angelique; Broadway debut in a limited engagement running 18/06/2026 to 13/09/2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She had only 81 cents in her bank account when she landed the role of Kate on This Is Us.
2. She spent part of her early childhood in Japan, where her father was stationed.
3. Her first recurring television role came in 2014 on American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Also born on 29 September

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