Martyn Eaden is a British journalist and screenwriter famous for his works Spurned and Thoughtform in 2016. However, most people know him as the ex-husband of the Emmy-nominated This Is Us actress and beloved singer Chrissy Metz.
In the final episode of ‘This Is Us’, Chrissy Metz takes a photo with other actors
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The pair’s romance began as a long-distance relationship, with Martyn in the UK and Chrissy in the US. In 2008, they tied the knot in California, but their union ended 7 years later. According to Chrissy, they just aren’t “the right fit.” However, the ex-couple still keeps in touch to this day. If you’re curious to know more about Martyn Eaden and his past with Chrissy Metz, including the reasons behind their split, you’re in the right place. Keep scrolling to get all the details!
Life Before Chrissy: Facts About Martyn Eaden and His Career
Martyn Eaden is a writer, director, and producer from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He was born on April 10, 1970, and is currently 54 years old. There’s a ten-year age gap between him and his former wife, Chrissy Metz, who is 44 years old at present.
A photo of Martyn Eaden and her ex-wife Chrissy Metz
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After completing his education in the UK, Martyn pursued a career as a screenwriter. One of his earliest works was in the production of Steven Judd’s horror thriller Death Factory in 2014. He’s also credited for writing Spurned, a 2016 short and spooky film about a recently broken-up couple who’s trying to make amends. The same year, Martyn wrote and directed Thoughtform, another thrilling short film that starred Ian and Malia McNeny.
The left image is the poster for 《Death Factory》, and the right image is the poster for 《Spurred》
Most recently, Martyn has been working as the writer and executive producer of a new horror film, Olivia Mabel, which is in its pre-production stage. According to IMDb, the film is about a small-town Texas teacher with psychic abilities who becomes entangled in a battle involving her family and an ancient evil lurking beneath their land.
How Did Martyn Eaden and Chrissy Metz Meet?
After moving to Los Angeles, Metz focused on her assistant work, where she had the opportunity to attend acting classes, meet other aspiring actors, and become a casting agent.
Christy Metz’s mother and all sisters came to Los Angeles to see her
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In 2006, she decided to join an internet dating site. There, she met and got to know Martyn Eaden, a freelance screenwriter living in Sheffield, England. At the time, Chrissy didn’t have the funds to travel to the UK, so the two communicated via email for several months until Martyn was able to visit her in LA for the first time. They instantly connected, the visits continued, and just a year into their relationship, Martyn proposed.
Martyn Eaden and Chrissy Metz’s Marriage
Martyn and Chrissy tied the knot in a small, intimate ceremony at the courthouse in Santa Barbara, California, on January 5, 2008. Unfortunately, both of their families weren’t able to attend the event because of the high travel costs. Eventually, Chrissy bought two tickets to Florida, and Martyn got to meet her family. However, her quiet and reserved husband didn’t get along with her loud and outgoing family members.
Why Did Martyn Eaden and Chrissy Metz Break Up?
In Chrissy’s memoir entitled, This Is Me: Loving the Person You Are Today, she describes how her relationship with Martyn deteriorated as time passed. Both of them never comfortably opened up to each other and chose to focus on their respective careers. The couple went their separate ways in January 2013, and Martyn filed for divorce in November of the next year due to irreconcilable differences. Chrissy wanted to handle the divorce in the most caring, healthy way possible. Their split was finalized in December 2015.
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After the divorce, Chrissy dated Josh Stancil, a cameraman for the family drama This Is Us, in which she starred. The match didn’t last, and she soon dated composer Hal Rosenfeld in 2018 and later, songwriter and music executive Bradley Collins in 2020. Meanwhile, Martyn kept much of his personal life out of the public eye and focused on growing his film and screenwriting career in the entertainment industry instead.
The left image shows Chrissy Metz and Josh Stancil, while the right image shows Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins
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Final Thoughts on the Life of Martyn Eaden
During his seven-year marriage with actress Chrissy Metz, the life of Martyn Eaden was thrust into the spotlight, revealing his British roots, promising screenwriting talent, and willingness to cross continents and change countries in the name of love. Although their romance didn’t last, Martyn once played the part of Chrissy’s companion as she navigated the chaotic world of acting and was a crucial character in her life behind the scenes.
