No, Chrissy Metz does not wear a fat suit to portray the lovable Kate Pearson. The series creator Dan Fogelman modeled Kate's character after his sister, Deborah. ... Chrissy Metz was well aware that her role would require her to lose some weight, but it was not something she was compelled to do.

What does Kate Pearson weigh?

HOW MUCH DOES CHRISSY METZ WEIGH. 399 lbs or in simple words, 181 kg! Before making her major debut, she encountered depression and it made her gain 100 pounds.

How much weight has Kate Pearson lost?

The same thing happened with Chrissy Metz, an actress who played “Kate Pearson” on This Is Us. Click Here to See How Chrissy Metz Lost 100 pounds in 5 months! Dan Fogelman, creator of the show, designed a role for Chrissy Metz after the weight loss journey his sister finished with great success.