Martyn Eaden, also known as Chrissy Metz’s former spouse, is a copywriter and journalist. Chrissy Metz is a well-known American actress, famous for her role as Kate Pearson in the popular family drama series, This Is Us. In the show, Kate grapples with her eating habits and self-perception.
Martyn Eaden Profile Summary
Full name: Martyn Eaden
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 10 April 1970
Age: 54 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Place of birth: Hampshire, United Kingdom
Current residence: United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5’10” (177 cm)
Weight: 163 lbs (74 kg)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark brown
Relationship status: Divorced
Ex-wife: Chrissy Metz
Education: Lake Western High School
Profession: Journalist, author
Early Life
Martyn Eaden, a British copywriter, was born in Hampshire, United Kingdom on April 10th, 1970. As of 2023, he is 53 years old and holds British citizenship. He identifies as white and is a follower of the Christian faith. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Career
Having finished his studies in his birthplace, Martyn moved to London to follow his dream of becoming a writer. His initial employment was as a self-employed writer, and he produced articles for noteworthy newspapers such as The Times, The Guardian, and The Independent.
Martyn Eden’s experience also includes collaborating with TV production crews on well-known British programs like Coronation Street and EastEnders. He eventually became a journalist and independent screenwriter for West Coast Company.
In 2014, he played a role in the making of Death Factory, a horror thriller directed by Steven Judd. Additionally, he wrote the script for Spurned, a short drama directed by Merik Tadros, in 2016.
Personal Life
At present, Martyn Eaden is not in a relationship. He used to be married to Chrissy Metz, whom he met through a dating application. Eaden resided in Sheffield, England, while Chrissy was located in the United States. They maintained a long-distance relationship for one year.
In 2008, Martyn Eaden traveled to the United States to finally meet Chrissy in person. They hit it off right away and decided to take their relationship to the next level. Due to the absence of their families, they had a small wedding ceremony in Santa Barbara, California.
However, their romance did not conclude with a fairytale ending. They went their separate ways in January 2013. Martyn Eaden took the first step in filing for divorce in November 2014, but the process was not completed until December 2015 due to unresolvable disagreements.
After the divorce, the star of This Is Us has been involved in two separate relationships. In 2020, Chrissy began a romantic relationship with Bradley Collins, a songwriter who resides in Nashville.
The two met on a dating app and later appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to share their love story. Unfortunately, the couple announced their breakup in October 2023.
Between 2016 and 2018, Chrissy was in a relationship with Josh Stancil. However, it is unknown if Martyn, who lives a private life, has also moved on.
Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz is an actress from the United States. She began her acting journey in 2005 and has since portrayed various characters, mostly in a supporting capacity, in films and TV series such as Entourage, My Name Is Earl, and Huge.
Her fame skyrocketed when she was cast as “Barbara” in the fourth season of American Horror Story: Freak Show (2014), which was set in 1952. The sitcom was well-received and brought back several members of the previous season’s cast.
The critics lauded her portrayal in the 2016 TV show, This Is Us. Alongside Mandy Moore, Milo Ventimiglia, and Sterling K. Brown, the series chronicles the lives and families of a couple and their three offspring across various periods.
During its time on air, it has garnered many praises and award nominations, including 10 Emmy nominations. Metz was also recognized with a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Best Supporting Actress.
Net Worth
Martyn Eaden is rumored to have a net worth ranging from $60,000 to $100,000, which he earns from his work as a screenwriter and copywriter. In contrast, his former spouse’s net worth is approximated at $7 million, derived from her careers as a singer and actress.
