Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer best known for her emotionally resonant portrayal of Kate Pearson on the NBC drama This Is Us (2016‑2022). Born on September 29, 1980 in Homestead, Florida, she spent part of her childhood in Japan while her father served in the U.S. Navy before the family settled in Gainesville, Florida, where she attended school and worked her first job at a McDonald’s. Her early exposure to diverse cultures and the support of a close‑knit family—including her mother, stepfather, two siblings and two half‑siblings—shaped her grounded personality and artistic drive. After studying with acting coach John Kirby, Metz broke into television in the mid‑2000s, appearing in roles such as Ima Wiggles on American Horror Story: Freak Show before landing the career‑defining role of Kate Pearson, a character whose struggles with body image, family dynamics and personal ambition earned Metz nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Beyond television, Metz has built a respectable film résumé with standout performances in Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018) and the faith‑based drama Breakthrough (2019), where she portrayed Joyce Smith, the devoted mother of a boy miraculously rescued from an icy lake. An accomplished vocalist, she fronts the band Chrissy and the Vapors and has contributed musical numbers to holiday specials such as Disney’s Candlelight Processional and Christmas at the Opry. Her personal life reflects both resilience and openness: she married British journalist Martyn Eaden in 2008 (divorced 2015), and later dated industry professionals including cameraman Josh Stancil and composer Hal Rosenfeld. A devout Christian, Metz co‑authored a children’s book with boyfriend Bradley Collins, further demonstrating her creative versatility. Her recent television appearance as a contestant on The Masked Singer (2024) showcases her willingness to embrace new challenges while maintaining the heartfelt authenticity that fans admire.