Although his work is crucial to the final product of movies seen in cinemas and on streaming services, Martyn Eaden is not considered to be a prominent, top-class name in Hollywood. He, however, began to gain some popularity following his marriage to a famous actress, Chrissy Metz.
So, who is Martyn Eaden, whose work has traversed various media sectors but remains elusive of any form of publicity?
Who Is Martyn Eaden?
Martyn Eaden is a famous English journalist as well as an author. Apart from his profession, he is also popularly known as the ex-husband of Chrissy Metz, a famous American actress.
After getting married to Metz, he received immense popularity, and after getting a divorce, he remained a topic of discussion. Martyn Eaden was born in the 1970s in the United Kingdom, where he spent most of his childhood and got educated.
Martyn Eaden Career
Eaden began his career as a copywriter. He then switched from advertising to the entertainment industry, where he started working as a screenwriter. His first professional job as a screenwriter was in 2014 in the movie “Death Factory.”
He has written many screenplays that have been turned into great movies. Also, he has worked on many onscreen projects as a writer. His famous works include “Thoughtform” and “Spurned,” both released in 2016.
“Spurned” is a short movie about a couple who breaks up and tries to make amends. Furthermore, Eaden is a journalist, but his ex-wife’s fame overshadowed his achievements and dedication to his work. However, Martyn Eaden is a happy man and believes that he has achieved enough in his life.
Martyn Eaden and Chrissy Metz’s Relationship
Eaden and Metz got married in 2008. Martyn Eaden met the “This Is Us” star on a dating app while he was still abroad. The two had a long-distance relationship because Eaden lived in the UK while Metz lived in LA.
Eventually, they traveled to Santa Barbara to tie the knot in 2008 at the courthouse. However, their marriage only lasted till January 2013, when they separated. It was reported that Eaden filed for divorce in November 2014, and Metz never responded. Seemingly frustrated, Eaden requested a judge grant his divorce uncontested, which was approved in December 2015.
Eaden stated that the reason for the divorce was irreconcilable differences. But Metz maintained it was due to their incompatibility though they still loved each other. In Metz’s brutal admission, their relationship was rocky from the jump. In her 2018 memoir, Metz openly acknowledged that her husband didn’t mesh well with her. She said he didn’t find it easy to relate with her “loud and outgoing” family.
She further described how they both pursued weight loss in distinct ways. Metz sought support from Overeating Anonymous, while Eaden began hiking with a female co-worker. As a result, their relationship took a downward turn.
Metz candidly expressed her struggles with establishing a healthy connection with her body.
She said, “I didn’t know how to spend time with Marty without using. We’re just not the right fit. But I love him, and I’m always checking in on him. I am still working on being a better ex-wife than I was a wife.”
Who Is Chrissy Metz?
Chrissy Metz was born in Homestead, Florida. She spent most of her childhood in Japan as her father was stationed there in the Navy. When she was eight, her parents split, and Metz moved back to Florida with her mum and siblings. In Gainesville, her mother gave birth to her half-sister Morgana Morrison.
Today, Christine Michelle Metz is most famous as an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series “This Is Us” (2016-2022), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also appeared in films such as “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” (2018) and “Breakthrough” (2019).
Metz is a singer in her band Chrissy and the Vapors. In early 2018, it was announced that Metz would star in “Breakthrough,” working with producer DeVon Franklin. In the film, Metz assumes the role of Joyce Smith, the mother of John, a 14-year-old boy who tragically plunged into a frozen lake in Missouri and was pronounced deceased.
Inspired by Smith’s book, this cinematic adaptation delves into the unwavering faith of a mother who firmly believes that her son experienced a divine resurrection facilitated by God’s intervention and the collective power of prayers from herself and others.