Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz achieved widespread recognition for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Kate Pearson in the NBC drama series ‘This Is Us’, which ran from 2016 to 2022 across 106 episodes. This critically acclaimed role earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2017 and two Golden Globe Award nominations in both 2017 and 2018. Prior to her breakthrough, Metz developed her acting prowess with a recurring role as Ima ‘Barbara’ Wiggles in five episodes of ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ from 2014 to 2015. She also made significant early television appearances, including a role in ‘Huge’ in 2010, an episode of ‘My Name Is Earl’ in 2008, and an appearance in ‘Entourage’ in 2005.

In 2022, she served as an executive producer for the film ‘Stay Awake’ and contributed as a writer for an episode of ‘This Is Us’. Her television presence continued with an appearance in the ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ special in 2021, and she competed as ‘Poodle Moth’ in Season 11 of ‘The Masked Singer’ in 2024, having previously served as a guest panelist on the show in 2021. Further diversifying her portfolio and demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit, Chrissy Metz founded The Joyful Heart Wine Company in 2021, establishing a partnership with esteemed winemaker Nicole Walsh. Her commitment to various aspects of the entertainment industry—from award-nominated acting and singing to executive production, writing, and entrepreneurial ventures—underscores a multifaceted and dynamic career, making her a highly sought-after talent across diverse platforms.