Identifying With Her Character
While reflecting on all of the emotional pain her character endures and the complex relationship with mother, Rebecca (played by Mandy Moore), Metz felt something resonate. Metz said, “I remember going to Weight Watchers when I was like 11. I was the youngest person in the room and it was awkward. My mom was trying to figure it out, but it’s a process. Kate wants her mom to be happy with her and Rebecca just wants her daughter to be happy.”
Identifying With Her Character
Facing Bullies
On This Is Us, mother Rebecca just wants Kate to be happy and live a great life and not face criticism or mean people. In real life, Chrissy remembers how kids bullied her at school and how difficult it was for her mother to handle that. The star sees the parallels between her TV mom and real mother. She said, “No matter what, somebody is going to pick on you for something. It’s a complicated dynamic and it is heartbreaking.”
Facing Bullies
