Christine Michelle Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series ''

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'' (2016–2022), which earned her nominations for a

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and two

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. She has also appeared in films such as ''

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'' (2018) and '' Breakthrough'' (2019).

Early life

Metz was born in Homestead,

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, to Denise and Mark Metz on September 29, 1980. She spent her early years in

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, where her father was stationed for the US Navy. The family later moved to

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, where she attended elementary, middle, and high school. She grew up with her mother, stepfather, two siblings, two half-siblings, and a dog named Jack. Metz has said that her first job was at McDonald's restaurant in Gainesville. She took it in order to buy a $120 pair of

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which her mother refused to buy for her. She fondly recalls that her manager treated both her and her fellow employees with respect and dignity. She learned early on the benefits of hard work and the advantages of being nice to other people.

Career

She played Kate Pearson in the

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drama series ''

'', which earned her

and

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nominations. She played Ima Wiggles in FX's '' American Horror Story: Freak Show''. Metz is a singer in her band Chrissy and the Vapors. In early 2018, it was announced that Metz would star in '' Breakthrough'', working with producer DeVon Franklin. She is cast 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, based on the book written by Smith, explores the mother's belief that her son was brought back to life by God interceding through her and other's prayers. In 2021, Metz voiced a character in '' Muppets Haunted Mansion''. Metz studies with acting coach John Kirby.

Personal life

On January 5, 2008, Metz married British journalist Martyn Eaden at the courthouse in

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. They separated in January 2013, and Eaden filed for divorce from Metz in November 2014, citing "irreconcilable differences." On December 11, 2015, their divorce was finalized. Metz is a Christian.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Metz, Chrissy 1980 births Living people 21st-century American actresses Actresses from Florida American television actresses People from Homestead, Florida American film actresses American Christians