Chrissy Metz is turning heads once again, and this time for an inspiring transformation. Her new beginnings are all about strength, self-love, and a powerful new chapter. The award-winning actress lit up the red carpet at Lifetime’s summer soiree in Santa Monica on July 16, marking her first major public appearance of the season.
(Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for A+E Global Media)The ‘This Is Us” alum, 44, attended the event at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel to promote her upcoming Lifetime film “Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story”.
She was all smiles as she posed with stars like Paula Patton, Kat Graham & Alexa PenaVega.
Chrissy Reflects on Her 100-Pound Weight Loss Journey
(Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for A+E Global Media)In a recent interview with Daily Mail, Metz revealed that she has hit the 100-pound milestone in her health journey — an achievement she credits to consistency, strength training & self-compassion.
“I have always enjoyed strength training. I’ve always enjoyed lifting weights — like, I don’t want to run unless I’m being chased,” she joked. “I want to age the best way that I can, and I want to be strong. And that’s really the impetus behind any of it.”
(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Metz works closely with a personal trainer, sharing that she prefers motivation over intimidation. “We have things in common where it’s not just like, ‘Why are you doing this?’ Like I don’t want to be yelled at,” she said. “I want to be lovingly supported in whatever it is that I’m doing.”
On Ozempic & Destigmatizing Weight Loss Choices
Metz also addressed the growing popularity of weight loss medications like Ozempic, emphasizing that every journey is personal. “It is so personal and I think it’s important to destigmatize anything,” she told the Daily Mail. “But I also think it’s people’s personal decision to decide what it is that they want to do for their body. I think ultimately, at the end of the day, we all just want to feel good and feel good about ourselves.”
Chrissy Metz Has Always Embraced Body Positivity
(Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation )Metz has long been open about her relationship with her body. In a 2018 interview with Glamour, she recalled the moment she finally felt confident enough to wear a swimsuit in public. “I grew up wearing a T-shirt at the pool,” she said. “As an adult, I was like, ‘I’m gonna find a bathing suit I like and I’m gonna wear it.’”
That summer, while vacationing in Barbados, Metz proudly posted a photo of herself in a black Lane Bryant swimsuit. While some reactions were unexpectedly backhanded, she didn’t let them dull her shine.
“There were people like, ‘Oh my God, look at you! You know I could never do that,’” she recalled. “It’s a backhanded compliment, but I’m doing what I want to do.”
Don’t miss Chrissy Metz in her powerful new role—”Faith in Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story” premieres Saturday, July 19 at 8/7c on Lifetime.
