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Chrissy Metz and Us | Kate Pearson

2024/11/19
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Key Insights

Why did Chrissy Metz partner with Shutterfly for her holiday photo cards?

Chrissy Metz partnered with Shutterfly because it offers customizable holiday cards that can be easily adjusted to match the tones of her photos, and she appreciates the simplicity of the process.

How does Shutterfly make it easy to create personalized holiday cards?

Shutterfly allows users to adjust colors to match their photos, add multiple photos, and include text on the back of the card for free. It also works well with candid or travel photos, making it versatile for different types of pictures.

What is Chrissy Metz's favorite feature of Shutterfly's holiday card service?

Chrissy Metz's favorite feature is the ability to pull complementing colors directly from her photos to match the card design perfectly.

Why did Chrissy Metz choose Life 360's Tile Trackers as a holiday gift?

Chrissy Metz chose Tile Trackers for her husband because he often misplaces his keys, wallet, and phone. The trackers help keep track of these items, reducing stress during the holiday season.

How does Chrissy Metz use Tile Trackers in her daily life?

Chrissy Metz uses Tile Trackers on her car keys, in her wallet, and in her travel suitcase. She even sticks them in diapers to keep track of her kids.

What was Chrissy Metz's experience like during the audition process for 'This Is Us'?

Chrissy Metz had only $0.81 in her bank account when she landed the role of Kate Pearson on 'This Is Us'. She felt like a fish out of water throughout the series but infused the character with her own experiences.

How did playing Kate Pearson on 'This Is Us' affect Chrissy Metz's personal life?

Playing Kate Pearson made Chrissy Metz more emotionally affected by things around her, which she found both challenging and an incredible gift as an actor.

What recent project did Chrissy Metz work on?

Chrissy Metz recently worked on a project with Brittany Snow and Malin Ackerman, which was set in North Carolina and is set to come out next year.

Chapters

Chrissy Metz recounts her journey from being an agent to landing the role of Kate Pearson on 'This Is Us,' including her audition process and the financial struggles she faced.
  • Chrissy had only $0.81 in her bank account when she landed the role.
  • She had to dye her hair and change her makeup for the role.
  • The audition process involved multiple rounds and chemistry reads with Justin Hartley.

Shownotes Transcript

Join us for a special episode featuring the amazing Chrissy Metz, who captured our hearts as Kate Pearson on This Is Us! Chrissy opens up about her incredible journey from working as an agent to landing the role of Kate with just $0.81 in her bank account. She shares candidly about overcoming self-doubt, finding confidence, and the profound impact playing Kate had on her own life.

That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions.