The actress Chrissy Metz became famous worldwide for the role of Kate in the drama series "This is Us." The character quickly became a favorite because of its relevance. The performer and in reality managed to prove that it was not a matter of size, but of her own perception.
The actress had to go through many problems. She overcame her insecure childhood to become a successful woman.
Hard time
Chrissy was born in 1980, September 29. The father, who served in the Navy, was transferred to Japan. There the childhood of the future celebrity passed. When the daughter turned eight, the parents broke up. Mom and baby returned to Florida.
The parent soon married again. Stepfather tried to limit his communication with his stepdaughter. He criticized her for everything.
Communication with peers was no easier. Public attitudes were strikingly different from what started out of the public. Chrissy quickly realized that classmates and friends are embarrassed to show up with her in society.
Loneliness was a heavy burden on Metz. The teenage girl really wanted to wear smart youth clothes. However, the dimensions did not allow this. As a result, the schoolgirl decided that it was time to create her own style.
She began the production of her trademark, and auxiliary materials were used to create accessories. Chrissy's new activity did not bring pleasure.
A high school student sang in the choir and dreamed of studying at an art school. After college, she began work as a teacher of preparatory classes.
At twenty, Chrissy first came to audition. She with great difficulty managed to overcome shyness and performed the song of Christina Aguilera. The next day, she was offered a contract in Los Angeles. Thus began the road to a dream.
Film career
Metz began her film career in 2005. She starred in the TV series Beauty and All About Us. In 2007, the comedy melodramatic project Once Upon a Time in Los Angeles was released. The actress remained the character of Bonnie. A year later, Chrissy was offered to become the heroine of Onion News. The role she got only due to weight. Then there was a reincarnation in Chunk in the comedy serial “My name is Earl”.
In 2009, Merz was Maggie Harmon from Charlie's Decision. Then followed by Chubby with Shoshanna. In 2014-2015, the actress played Barbara in the successful project "American Horror Story: The Freak Show."
The filmmakers searched for Barbara everywhere. The actress for the role was required very large. The creators of the series did not want to use special overlays. However, Chrissy still had to wear a special suit. Metz was very surprised by this move.
After the project, which turned out to be very successful, the performer hoped for a considerable number of new works. However, there was a lull. The actress decided to return home to Florida. Mom dissuaded her daughter, recalling the dream.
Participation in "This is Us" began a year later. Many moments of the series fans compare with the real life of an idol. However, they can hardly understand the differences. So, Chrissy never gets tickets to two places at once. And the actress does not experience any problems with men. She is confident in her own usefulness, and this makes her attractive.
In her personal life, Chrissy also managed to take place. For seven years she remained the wife of the famous screenwriter and director Martin Eden (Eaden). Then the affair began in the equally talented cameraman Josh Stansil.
Acquaintance took place on the set. He invited Chrissy on his first date a month later. The actress preferred to load all the time with work, the relationship could become an obstacle to promotion. Josh made his conclusions and went on to work in another project so as not to interfere with her. The chosen one appreciated the sacrifice.
Success and recognition
The popular series "This is Us" caused a sharp turn in her creative biography. Kate Pearson, the child of Rebecca and Jack, became the singer's calling card. And the project itself provided the artist with a field of activity for at least a couple of years in advance.
Even before receiving the status of the famous actress, Metz got married. Famous screenwriter Martin Eden became her husband. However, in 2013 the couple announced a breakup. Family life lasted only five years. The official procedure started in 2014. The process was completed by the end of 2015.
After all that happened, the actress felt very uncomfortable. Kate Pearson seemed to her a straw, for which she clung to. She already had a job: the heroine of Ima in the American Horror Story. However, the additional employment did not seem superfluous. Chrissy passed tests, attended auditions.
The performer was already close to despair when the understanding came: you need to love yourself. It was then that the invitation to the series arrived.
Chrissy stopped complexing due to weight. She began to wear bold outfits, not afraid to go out on them on the red carpet. The star does not pay attention to criticism of others.
The actress understands that her heroine of the "plus size" category is a rarity on modern television. The series showed both a love line and family drama. A lot of time is devoted to showing stories about Kate's efforts to lose weight. The heroine visited special groups, was in a camp for weight loss, even considered the possibility of surgery.
