Chrissy Metz

Portraying Kate Pearson on This is Us in a way mirrored Chrissy Metz’s real-life struggles. For years, she battled with weight problems and even attempted Weight Watchers when she was 11 years old. After several fluctuations over the years, she started her weight loss journey by consuming fewer calories.

Metz managed to lose 100lbs and even had the storyline included on This Is Us, even though her character wasn’t really required to lose weight. She maintains her role on This is Us and her voice role in Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny.