Chrissy Metz Biography

Christine Michelle Metz, also known as Chrissy Metz, is a renowned American actress and singer who was born and brought up in Homestead, Florida, United States of America. She plays Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us (2016–present), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also appeared in films such as Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and Breakthrough (2019).

Chrissy Metz Age

Metz is 41 years old as of 2021, she was born on September 29, 1980, in Homestead, Florida, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on September 29, every year and her birth sign is Libra.

Chrissy Metz Height and Weight

Metz stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) and Weighs 140 kg (308 lbs). She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. Metz struggled with obesity from an early age.

Chrissy Metz Education

Metz is a highly educated and qualified person. After her family moved back to Gainesville, Florida, from Japan, where her father was stationed; she attended elementary, middle, and high school followed by a community college.

Chrissy Metz Family

Metz was born in Homestead, Florida, the United States of America to Denise Hodge (mother) and Mark Metz (father). They later moved to Japan with the entire family after her father was given a transfer to a naval base. She grew up with her mother, stepfather, two siblings, and two half-siblings.

Chrissy Metz Sisters

Her sisters are; Abigail Hodge, Morgana Morrison, Rebecca Hodge, and Monica Metz.

Chrissy Metz Husband

Metz was married to a British journalist Martyn Eaden. The couple did their wedding on January 5, 2008, in a Santa Barbara, California courthouse ceremony. The couple separated in January 2013, thereafter in November 2014 Martyn Eaden filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Later on December 11, 2015, they finalized their divorce.

Chrissy Metz Children

While Metz says that she loves children, she isn’t ready to take that step yet. “I have a huge family and I taught preschool,” the actress and singer said in 2018.

Chrissy Metz Salary

When Metz joined the cast of This Is Us, she started with a salary of $40,000 per episode, according to estimates from Variety. She and Hartley were the lowest paid actors out of the main cast of five.

Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore brought in the most, at $85,000 per episode at the show’s inception while Brown fell in the middle at $75,000 per episode. With the massive success of the show, the stars negotiated substantial pay raises in 2018, before season 3. The five main stars Ventimiglia, Moore, Brown, Metz, and Hartley each now earn $250,000 per episode of This Is Us.

Chrissy Metz Net Worth

Metz has an estimated net worth of $7 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress and singer. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Chrissy Metz Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chrissy.

Chrissy Metz Wiki

• Full Names: Christine Michelle Metz.
• Popular As: Chrissy Metz.
• Gender: Female.
• Occupation / Profession: Actress.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Christian.
• Sexual Orientation: Straight.

Chrissy Metz Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 41 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Libra.
• Date of Birth: September 29, 1980.
• Place of Birth: Homestead, Florida.
• Birthday: September 29th.

Chrissy Metz Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 50-47-46 inches.
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m).
• Weight: 140 kg (308 lbs).
• Eye Color: Blue.
• Hair Color: Dark Brown.
• Shoe Size: 6 (US).
• Dress Size: Pending Update.
• Breast Size: 50 inches.
• Waist Size: 47 inches.
• Hip Size: 46 inches.

Chrissy Metz Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Mark Metz.
• Mother: Denise Hodge.
• Siblings (Sisters): Abigail Hodge, Morgana Morrison, Rebecca Hodge, and Monica Metz.
• Marital Status: Divorced (Single).
• Husband/Spouse: Divorced Martyn Eaden.
• Dating / Boyfriend: Pending Update.
• Children: Pending Update.

Chrissy Metz Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $7 million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: Pending Update.
• Source of Income: Career as an Actress.

Chrissy Metz Career

Chrissy Metz Actress

Metz is famously known for her role as Kate Pearson in the NBC drama series This Is Us, which earned her Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations, as she is also known for her role in FX’s American Horror Story: Freak Show.

Metz also is a singer in her band Chrissy and The Vapors. It was announced In early 2018, that Metz would star in Breakthrough, working with producer DeVon Franklin. She is featured as Joyce Smith, the mother of John, a 14-year-old boy who fell through an icy Missouri lake and was proclaimed dead.

The movie is based on the book written by Smith herself, which tells the true story of how a mother’s devotion and dedication bring her son back to life through prayer.

After graduating college, a 21-year-old Metz was working as a preschool teacher when she accompanied her 14-year-old half-sister Morgana to an open casting call one fateful day.

“There was this woman sitting across from me who said to me that she taught theater at my high school,” Metz told Glamour. “I was thinking, ‘I don’t know this woman.’ She said, ‘You really should audition,’ and I’m like, ‘Who are you? And how do you know I should audition?’ It was so surreal because I never saw her again.”

Before landing her role on This Is Us, Metz admits to battling depression, which stemmed from her inability to regularly land roles and get her career to the level she had been dreaming of. “I’d be getting maybe two auditions a year, and I’d always see the same small group of girls,” Metz told People.

In 2014, Metz snagged a recurring role on American Horror Story: Freak Show, playing Ima Wiggles, aka The Fat Lady. As she told Yahoo!, she was such a huge fan of the series and its creator, Ryan Murphy, that she would have done anything for the role.

Metz stars on the American comedy series This Is Us and plays the role of Kate Pearson, which earned her Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations.

Chrissy Metz American Horror Story

Metz also features in FX’s American Horror Story Freak show, which is all about the tale of one of America’s last remaining freak shows, and their battle for survival.

Chrissy Metz Weight Loss

All she did was go on a 2000 calorie diet. Metz began avoiding most of the unhealthy foods and started walking 20 minutes every day. And this made a huge difference to her physical and mental health. She lost 100 pounds in 5 months.

Chrissy Metz Golden Globes

• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television in 2018
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television in 2017

Chrissy Metz Red Carpet

Metz appeared with her boyfriend Josh Stancil looking stunned on the red carpet.

Chrissy Metz Diet

Metz lost 100 pounds in less than five months following that incident. She said what she did was to eat a 2,000-calorie diet and walk 20 minutes a day.

What Does Chrissy Metz Singing

Metz is a singer in her band Chrissy and The Vapors.

How Much Weight Has Chrissy Metz Lost

Before joining her famous role in This Is Us, in her then agent’s advice, she lost a whopping 50 pounds only to put 100 pounds back on. According to Chrissy, she was suffering from depression and she felt like she was “eating my feelings”, meaning that she was chained by emotional eating.

How Did Chrissy Metz Lose Weight

Metz lost 100 pounds in less than five months following that incident. She said what she did was to eat a 2,000-calorie diet and walk 20 minutes a day.

Chrissy Metz Movies and TV Shows

Movies

• 2019 Breakthrough as Joyce Smith
• 2018 Sierra Burgess Is a Loser as Trish

• 2008 The Onion Movie as Heavy Girl
• 2007 Loveless in Los Angeles as Bonnie

TV Shows

• 2019 Superstore as Luanne
• 2018 The Last O.G. as Pooh Cat
• 2017 Drop the Mic as Herself

• 2016–present This Is Us as Kate Pearson
• 2014–15 American Horror Story: Freak Show as Barbara/Ima Wiggles
• 2010 Huge as Shoshanna

• 2009 Solving Charlie as Maggie Harmon
• 2008 My Name Is Earl as Chunk

• 2005 Entourage as Counter Girl
• 2005 All of Us as Ruby

Chrissy Metz House and Cars

• Place of living: U.S.A.
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chrissy Metz

Who is Chrissy Metz?

Metz is an American actress and singer. She plays Kate Pearson in the television series This Is Us (2016–present), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

How old is Chrissy Metz?

Metz is an American national born on September 29, 1980, in Homestead, Florida.

How tall is Chrissy Metz?

Metz stands at a height of 5’5″ (1.7 m).

Is Chrissy Metz married?

Metz married a British journalist Martyn Eaden in a Santa Barbara, California courthouse ceremony on January 5, 2008. The couple separated in January 2013, thereafter in November 2014 Martyn Eaden filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. Later they finalized their divorce on December 11, 2015.

How much is Chrissy worth?

Metz has a net worth of $7 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Chrissy make?

According to our reliable sources, Metz earns $250,000 per episode of This Is Us.

Where does Chrissy live?

Metz is a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Chrissy dead or alive?

Metz is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Chrissy now?

You can watch Metz on This Is Us on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. on NBC.

Chrissy Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok: Pending Update.
• Website: Pending Update.

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