Carrie-Anne Moss

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Carrie-Anne Moss
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(57 y.o.)
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Burnaby, Canada
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5'9 ft ()
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130 lb (59 kg)
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Carrie-Anne Moss Biography

Carrie-Anne Moss shot to global fame as Trinity in the iconic sci-fi blockbuster "The Matrix." Despite her massive popularity, Moss avoided being typecast and built an impressive filmography spanning nearly a hundred notable films.
Carrie-Anne Moss
Carrie-Anne Moss

Childhood and Early Years

Born in British Columbia, Canada, to Melvin and Barbara Moss, the future actress She was named after the song "Carrie Anne" by the British rock band The Hollies, a favorite of her mother's.

Barbara raised Carrie and her older brother Brooke as a single mother after their father left when they were very young. After the divorce, Barbara moved with her children to Vancouver to start fresh.
Carrie-Anne Moss and her brother Brooke as children and now
Carrie-Anne Moss and her brother Brooke as children and now
From early on, Carrie showed a passion for music and performance. She loved dressing up in her mother's clothes and emulating heroines from her favorite films. As a kid, she confidently declared she'd become a famous actress and even practiced Oscar acceptance speeches in front of the mirror.

At eleven, her mother enrolled her in children's musical theater. She toured across Canada with the group, and during her later school years, traveled through Europe with the Magee Secondary School choir.
Carrie-Anne Moss during her school years
Carrie-Anne Moss during her school years
After graduating, Carrie dreamt of attending a theater academy. However, financial constraints meant she had to work as a waitress. She also began modeling and quickly found success in the field. In 1985, Moss moved to Toronto and signed with a top modeling agency. This opportunity led her to work in Japan and Spain and establish connections in the film and entertainment industry.

Film Career

Carrie-Anne Moss began her film career in Toronto, starting with background roles and small appearances in low-budget series. In Spain, she landed a role in the soap opera "Dark Justice." Some episodes were to be filmed in Los Angeles, and in 1992, Carrie traveled there with the film crew and eventually settled in the U.S. She graduated from the Drama Academy in Pasadena, earning her degree as a professional actress.
Carrie-Anne Moss in her youth
Carrie-Anne Moss in her youth
While continuing to work on TV shows, Carrie-Anne dreamed of a role that would make her globally recognized. In 1998, she caught her big break when she was cast as Trinity in the Wachowskis' sci-fi action film "The Matrix." Carrie's character, a fierce and independent hacker, works for the rebel leader Morpheus, played by Laurence Fishburne. The lead character, Neo, was portrayed by the incomparable Keanu Reeves.
Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Keanu Reeves
Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Keanu Reeves
The movie grossed almost half a billion dollars worldwide, becoming a defining moment in modern cinema. Carrie-Anne's dream came true—she became a global sensation, with fans in every corner of the world. In 2000, Moss earned nominations for several prestigious film awards for best actress and was named breakthrough of the year at the MTV Movie Awards.
The Matrix - Behind The Scenes
The role was challenging for Moss. Before filming, she underwent intense training, learning martial arts fundamentals, mastering acrobatic stunts, and becoming proficient with weapons. Not even a broken leg could stop her from filming. Carrie hid the injury from the directors to keep production on track.
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'The Matrix'
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'The Matrix'
Riding the wave of success, the second and third installments of the "Matrix" franchise quickly followed: "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions." Meanwhile, Carrie-Anne took on other projects, showcasing her full range as an actress.
CARRIE-ANNE MOSS: Matrix Surprise, Memento Freedoms, Facing Your Bullies & Internal Validation
Remarkably, Carrie-Anne avoided being typecast. In the romantic drama "Chocolat" (2000), she transformed into the stern, devout widow Caroline Clairmont, a resident of a small French village.
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'Chocolat'
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'Chocolat'
In the psychological thriller "Memento" (2000), Moss played a cunning bartender named Natalie, who manipulates the protagonist, played by Guy Pearce. Both films received critical acclaim and high praise at prestigious international film festivals.
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'Memento'
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'Memento'
The sci-fi action film "Red Planet" (2000) was a global hit, with Moss and Val Kilmer playing astronauts sent on a rescue mission to Mars.
Carrie-Anne Moss in the movie 'Red Planet'
Carrie-Anne Moss in the movie 'Red Planet'
She also delivered a memorable performance as the mother of the main character in the teen thriller "Disturbia" (2007), inspired by Hitchcock's masterpiece "Rear Window". In 2015, Moss was cast as the ambitious lawyer Jeri Hogarth in the series "Jessica Jones", produced by Marvel and based on the comics of the same name. The character went on to appear in other Marvel Television projects including the second season of "Daredevil" (2016), "Iron Fist" (2017), and "The Defenders" (2017).
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'Jessica Jones'
Carrie-Anne Moss in 'Jessica Jones'
Carrie-Anne's role in the epic historical disaster film "Pompeii" (2014) is also worth highlighting, where she played Aurelia, the loyal wife of Governor Severus and mother to the main heroine Cassia.

Personal Life of Carrie-Anne Moss

Unlike her strong on-screen personas, in real life Carrie-Anne is a devoted wife and caring mother to three children. In fall 1999, Moss married Canadian actor Stephen Roy, whom she met while filming "Flashfire".
Carrie-Anne Moss and Stephen Roy
Carrie-Anne Moss and Stephen Roy
Four years later, they welcomed their first child, Owen (2003). In November 2005, his brother Jaden was born, followed by daughter Frances Beatrice in June 2009.
Carrie-Anne Moss with her children
Carrie-Anne Moss with her children
Despite her busy schedule, the actress tries to spend as much time as possible with her children. She personally oversees their health and nutrition—Carrie-Anne has been vegan for many years. The actress's family lives in an upscale suburb of Los Angeles but often visits Canada, where both her and her husband's family reside.

Carrie-Anne Moss Now

Since Lana Wachowski announced the fourth "Matrix" film in 2019, audiences worldwide eagerly awaited the next installment of the iconic cyberpunk saga. The premiere was initially scheduled for late 2020, but the coronavirus pandemic changed these plans. Final shooting in Berlin was postponed until July, and the blockbuster's release was pushed to December 2021.
Carrie-Anne Moss Now
Carrie-Anne Moss Now
Both Carrie and Keanu reprised their characters from the original trilogy. Moss was thrilled with the direction Lana Wachowski took their story.
Matrix Stars Keanu Reeves & Carrie-Anne Moss Resurrect A 20-Year Love Story
The film delves deeper into the love story between Neo and Trinity. Neo, who's been living for years as ordinary programmer Thomas Anderson, breaks free from the Matrix and realizes he must save Trinity at all costs. She's also forgotten past events and now lives as an average woman named Tiffany.
Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves on the set of the fourth Matrix
Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves on the set of the fourth Matrix
In 2022, the actress landed a supporting role as a Jedi in the "Star Wars" spin-off series "The Acolyte." The series is set to debut on Disney+ in 2024.

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