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Chrissy Metz Biography
Birth Name:Christine Michelle Metz
Birth Place:Homestead, Florida, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Music department
Fast Facts
- Originally worked as a talent agent
- Started acting after being discovered by a talent agent while chaperoning her sister to an audition
- Quote: "[On body image] "We have to learn to celebrate the victories but not hold onto the shame that we have of not doing something fast enough or quickly enough or the right way․ Everything in life has its flows and ups and downs․ We're all works in progress and not everything is going to be perfect all the time․ It's important to show that․""
- Best known for her role in the series "This Is Us․"
Awards
- 2017Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
- 2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Next Generation: nominated
- 2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Breakout TV Star: nominated
- 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2018Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
- 2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Drama: nominated
- 2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
- 2019HMMA Award-Best Original Song - Feature Film: nominated
- 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Drama Movie Actress: nominated
- 2020Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Movies: nominated
- 2022HCA Award-Best Writing in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
- 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
- 2024CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner