Chloë Grace Moretz
A former child star who grew up on screen, delivering fierce and nuanced performances that defied the typical trajectory.
Born 1997 (age 29)·American actress·Birthday: February 10·Generation Z
Biography
Chloë Grace Moretz didn't just act as a child; she announced her presence with a startling intensity. Discovered at age six, she moved from small roles to a seismic breakthrough as the foul-mouthed, ultra-violent vigilante Hit-Girl in 'Kick-Ass,' a performance that instantly redefined what a young actress could embody. She followed this with a remarkably varied run, holding her own opposite screen veterans in Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' and the Carrie remake, while also exploring indie dramas like 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post.' Moretz navigated the tricky transition to adult roles with intention, choosing projects that often grappled with identity, trauma, and resilience. Her career represents a conscious effort to use genre as a tool for exploring complex human experiences.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Chloë was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Chloë Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Chloë's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Delivered a career-defining performance as the ruthless pre-teen assassin Hit-Girl in the 'Kick-Ass' films.
- Starred as the titular heroine in the 2013 remake of the classic horror film 'Carrie.'
- Earned critical praise for her lead role in the indie drama 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post,' which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.
- Played a key role in Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning film 'Hugo' as the adventurous Isabelle.
Did You Know?
She has four older brothers who are also actors, and they encouraged her to start auditioning.
She is an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and gun control.
She performed many of her own stunts as Hit-Girl in 'Kick-Ass.'
She was the face of the fashion brand Coach for several years.
“I don't want to be the girl in the movie who's just the girlfriend. I want to be the girl who's saving the world.”
