Chloe Grace Moretz
Actress
Chloe Grace Moretz is an American actress who began performing as a child and built a varied career across mainstream and independent films. She became known for her work in action, horror, and drama, often taking on roles that defied expectations for young performers.
Early life
Moretz was born on February 10, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia, into a large family. She began acting at a young age, encouraged in part by an older brother who pursued acting and helped her prepare for auditions. The family later relocated to support her growing career, and she started landing television and film roles while still a child.
Career
Moretz drew early notice for her role in the horror remake The Amityville Horror (2005) and gained wider attention as a young actress in the comedy 500 Days of Summer (2009). Her breakthrough came with the role of Hit-Girl in the action film Kick-Ass (2010), in which she played a foul-mouthed, highly skilled young vigilante; the performance generated significant attention and showcased her willingness to take on bold material. The same year she starred in the vampire drama Let Me In, further establishing her range.
She went on to appear in a variety of films, including Martin Scorsese's Hugo (2011), the title role in the horror remake Carrie (2013), the romantic drama If I Stay (2014), and the comedy Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016). She also took on independent and dramatic projects such as The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018), which won acclaim at film festivals. Her career has reflected a deliberate balance between studio productions and smaller, character-driven films.
Recent work
In more recent years, Moretz has continued to work across film and television. She voiced a character in the animated feature The Addams Family and its sequel, and she took a leading role in the science-fiction series The Peripheral, based on the novel by William Gibson. She has also lent her voice and presence to other projects spanning genres. She has also appeared in fashion campaigns and served as a brand ambassador, extending her public profile beyond acting. Throughout her career she has been recognized for transitioning from child star to adult performer while maintaining a diverse range of roles, balancing commercial genre films with smaller, more personal projects. She has spoken in interviews about the challenges of growing up in the public eye and about choosing roles that allow her to take creative risks. She remains an active figure in contemporary film and television, with a body of work spanning action, horror, drama, and animation that reflects an unusually varied range for a performer who began her career as a child.