ACTOR · BORN 1967
Carrie-Anne Moss
- Born
- 21 August 1967, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
- Known for
- The Matrix (1999), Memento (2000), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
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13 Facts About Carrie-Anne Moss' Life and Family
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Carrie-Anne Moss's name comes from The Hollies' 1967 song 'Carrie-Anne', which was released just two months before she was born. Her mother, Barbara Moss, had considered naming her after 'Jenny Rebecca', a Barbra Streisand song that had been popular the previous summer. The song's influence ultimately made Carrie-Anne the favored choice, and the name became part of her identity.
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The godmother of Carrie-Anne Moss's first son is her close friend, the well-known actress Maria Bello. This shows how deep the friendship between the two actresses is. Bello has become an important part of Moss's family.
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The action figure produced for the character Trinity in The Matrix was given to Carrie-Anne Moss for free. Moss gave the figure to her mother as a gift, and later bought one for her husband, Steven Roy. The detail shows both Moss's devotion to her family and her connection to the character.
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At 36, Carrie-Anne Moss gave birth to her first child, her son Owen Roy, in September 2003. The boy's father is her husband, Steven Roy. Moss combined the experience of motherhood with her career, managing to make time for both acting and her family.
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At 38, Carrie-Anne Moss gave birth to her second child, her son Kaden Roy, in November 2005. The boy's father is her husband, Steven Roy. After her second child, Moss took a short break from her career and later made a strong comeback.
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Carrie-Anne Moss was born in Vancouver, Canada, and spent her early years in Burnaby. In her youth she moved to Granville Island. These different places added a range of cultural experiences to her life and were reflected in her acting.
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Carrie-Anne Moss is the godmother of Jack, the son of her close friend Maria Bello. This shows how strong the friendship between the two actresses is and that they take on important roles in each other's families. Moss carries this responsibility with pride.
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Carrie-Anne Moss's father is Melvyn Moss. Because her parents divorced when she and her older brother were small, Moss did not meet her father until she was fourteen. This late meeting was an important factor affecting her childhood.
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Carrie-Anne Moss's husband, Steven Roy, is an actor like her. The two met in Hollywood and continued their careers together after marrying. Roy has been a supporter of Moss in both her private and professional life.
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Carrie-Anne Moss said she enjoys watching series such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family and South Park with her husband and children. These series are among the productions she enjoys with her family. Moss stated that these programs strengthened their family bonds.
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Carrie-Anne Moss graduated from Magee Secondary School in Vancouver, Canada. The school holds an important place in her education. During her high school years, Moss discovered her interest in theater and began developing herself in that field.
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Carrie-Anne Moss has an older brother named Brooke Moss. Growing up with her brother, Moss has a nature that values family ties. Her older brother has been a supportive figure in her life.
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Carrie-Anne Moss and her husband Steven Roy sold their 2,468-square-foot Los Angeles home for $1.1 million in November 2004. In April 2006 they bought a larger 3,832-square-foot home for $3.4 million. The move came from their need for more living space as their family grew.
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