'This Is Us' Star Chrissy Metz Stuns in Multicolored Ruffled Dress at the Variety Power of Women Nashville Event – Photos

The actress turned heads on the red carpet at the prestigious occasion, which comes after she shed a significant amount of weight—and fans couldn't be prouder.

Chrissy Metz attended the Variety Power of Women event at Nashville Yards on May 1, 2025, in Tennessee. The TV star gave fans a glimpse into some of the most memorable moments of the evening in a recent Instagram carousel.

Dressed for the occasion, she wore a multicolored pastel floral dress with ruffled trim and puff sleeves. Adding a country touch to the look, she paired it with white cowboy boots, and opted for minimal accessories.

Metz smiled in photos alongside various attendees. Her thread also included clips of country stars Reba McEntire and Kelsea Ballerini speaking onstage.

"Congratulations to the honorees whose inspiring and emotionally charged speeches galvanized the desire for positive change in our hearts, neighborhoods and industries. #PowerOfWomen @variety," Metz captioned her post.

In April of this year, she revealed that she lost a staggering 100 lbs after sticking to a new workout routine. Upon seeing her transformation, fans took to social media to share their congratulations.

"I can see it in her face," one commenter observed. "That's a lot of weight down…good for her," another commenter wrote.

"Yay! I can definitely tell a big difference! Keep up the good work. Can you share how long it took? Share the hope!!!" a fan gushed. "Great job Chris's! You look great, your hard work has paid off! 👏👏 [sic]," another commended the star.

Her appearance at the Variety event comes almost a month following her interview with the Daily Mail, where she opened up about her health and fitness journey. Metz shared that the secret to her transformation was weightlifting.

"I have always enjoyed strength training. I've always enjoyed lifting weight—like I don't want to run unless I'm being chased," she told the publication. Metz said she was committed to her fitness journey because she wanted to age well and be strong.

"I'm literally doing it because I am nervous about aging, about osteoporosis or arthritis, you know, and because they are now discovering so much about health overall [and] it's really about being and staying strong and flexible," she reflected.

When asked for her thoughts on Ozempic—known and popularized for its weight loss side effects—Metz said she felt the decision to take the medicine is a personal one. She believes it's important to destigmatize certain practices

"[...] It's people's personal decision to decide what it is that they want to do for their body. I think ultimately, at the end of the day, we all just want to feel good and feel good about ourselves," she said.

Still, Metz acknowledged that personal choices should be respected as long as one is not hurting oneself or others in the process.

In the show "This Is Us," she plays a plus size character, Kate, who struggles with weight and self-esteem. At one point, Kate considers undergoing gastric bypass surgery to help with her weight loss.

Referencing that part of her character's journey, fans have asked Metz if she, too, would consider it. The actress shared she doesn't enjoy receiving such a question, and said she's never undergone any surgery.

In fact, she doesn't foresee it in the future. Although she acknowledged that bariatric surgery could work for others, she noted that much of her own "food issues" are psychological.

"[...] Like, yes, you could sort of put a band-aid on the problem. But like, 'What's the bigger issue?' There's a bigger issue for me. It wouldn't take with me. I could eat past it. With anything, it's a lifestyle change," she said.

In a previous 2018 interview, Metz went more in depth about her character's journey. In the show's second season, Kate is dealt multiple blows, including a miscarriage and her father's death.

Speaking on the toll of those experiences, Metz noted, "People who've never been overweight don't understand what it all entails. They think you're just sitting in the corner and all you do is eat."

She added the real issue isn't food; food is the symptom. "Everyone's filling a void with something," she said. Metz's companionship extends far beyond the physical, emotional, and psychological struggles with weight loss.

As a former preschool teacher, she recognized children's need to feel seen and heard. So, she wrote and released a children's book titled, "When I Talk To God, I Talk About Feelings."

One review described it as a "A tender book to help little ones make sense of the emotions around prayer." Speaking about what went behind creating this project, Metz acknowledged that, "Ultimately, kids always want to talk about their feelings."

She added that society has transitioned to an age of mental health awareness. In light of this, she wanted to "preemptively" try and arm children with the words to name—and the confidence—to express their emotions. So, she got to work. The book was published on April 8 this year.

The "American Horror Story" actress also recently moved to Nashville. She revealed that she lived in Los Angeles for 21 years. In Nashville, however, she's closer to her family, who stay in Florida.

"It's just a better quality of life here. Everything is 15 minutes away, and it's just so much less stress," she said of her new home. The singer has also been enjoying Southern culture and hospitality, miles away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles.