History of Chrissy Metz in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 7, 2025

Chrissy Metz is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Kate Pearson in the acclaimed television series *This Is Us* (2016-2022). Her performance garnered her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Beyond television, Metz has also appeared in films like *Sierra Burgess Is a Loser* (2018) and *Breakthrough* (2019), further establishing her presence in the entertainment industry.

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September 29, 1980: Chrissy Metz's Birth

On September 29, 1980, Chrissy Metz was born, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as an American actress and singer.

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January 5, 2008: Marriage to Martyn Eaden

On January 5, 2008, Chrissy Metz married British journalist Martyn Eaden in Santa Barbara, California.

January 2013: Separation from Martyn Eaden

In January 2013, Chrissy Metz and Martyn Eaden separated.

November 2014: Divorce Filing by Martyn Eaden

In November 2014, Martyn Eaden filed for divorce from Chrissy Metz, citing "irreconcilable differences".

2016: Dating Josh Stancil

From 2016, Chrissy Metz dated Josh Stancil, who was a cameraman for "This Is Us".

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2016: Role in "This Is Us"

In 2016, Chrissy Metz began playing Kate Pearson in the television series "This Is Us", a role that brought her significant recognition.

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2018: Appearance in "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser"

In 2018, Chrissy Metz appeared in the film "Sierra Burgess Is a Loser".

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2018: Dating Hal Rosenfeld

In 2018, Chrissy Metz began dating composer Hal Rosenfeld.

2018: Starring in "Breakthrough"

In early 2018, Chrissy Metz was announced to star in "Breakthrough" as Joyce Smith, a mother whose son's life was believed to be saved by prayer.

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2019: Role in "Breakthrough"

In 2019, Chrissy Metz appeared in the film "Breakthrough".

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2020: Dating Bradley Collins

From 2020, Chrissy Metz dated songwriter and former music executive Bradley Collins after meeting him on Bumble.

2020: End of Relationship with Hal Rosenfeld

In 2020, Chrissy Metz and Hal Rosenfeld ended their relationship.

2021: Portrayal of Haunting Harriet

In 2021, Chrissy Metz portrayed the ghost of Haunting Harriet in "Muppets Haunted Mansion".

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2021: Guest Panelist on The Masked Singer

In 2021, Chrissy Metz was a guest panelist in season five of "The Masked Singer", appearing in its eighth episode.

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2022: End of "This Is Us"

In 2022, Chrissy Metz concluded her role as Kate Pearson in the television series "This Is Us".

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November 2023: Guest Narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional

In November 2023, Chrissy Metz was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World.

2023: Co-writing Children's Book

In 2023, Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins co-wrote a children's book called "When I Talk to God, I Talk About You".

December 2024: Guest Narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional

In December 2024, Chrissy Metz was a guest narrator at Disney's Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World.

2024: Competed on The Masked Singer

In 2024, Chrissy Metz competed in season eleven of "The Masked Singer" as "Poodle Moth" and was eliminated during the quarterfinals after being saved by Rita Ora.

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