If you saw Carrie-Anne Moss walking through a grocery store in rural New Hampshire today, you might not recognize her. There’s no floor-length latex. No slow-motion gravity-defying kicks. No digital rain.
Honestly, that is exactly how she wants it.
The woman who defined "cool" for an entire generation of sci-fi fans has spent the last few years orchestrating one of the most quiet, deliberate pivots in Hollywood history. While the industry spent decades trying to put her in a box—first as the action star, then as the "older" actress—Moss just... left the box. She moved to the woods. She started a meditation community. She chose holding her babies over holding a blockbuster script.
And yet, Carrie-Anne Moss now is somehow busier than ever. She’s currently starring in the second season of Netflix’s FUBAR alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, proving she hasn't lost that sharp, commanding edge that made Trinity a legend. But the way she approaches the work has changed.
It’s less about the "hustle" and more about the "soul."
The Day Hollywood Tried to Make Her a Grandmother
There is a specific story Moss tells that explains her current mindset perfectly. It’s a bit of a gut-punch.
The day after her 40th birthday, she received a script. In her 30s, she was the "girl." The lead. The hero. But suddenly, the role she was being looked at for wasn't the lead. It wasn't even the mother. It was the grandmother.
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"I went from being a girl to the mother to beyond the mother," she recently told The Independent. It happened overnight. Literally.
Most actors would have panicked. They would have called their agents and demanded a face-lift or a better publicist. Moss did the opposite. She looked at the industry's "thought system," realized she didn't align with it, and leaned into her own life.
She took a massive break.
She turned down roles that most people would kill for. Why? Because she was holding her child. She asked herself a simple question: "At the end of my life, will it matter that I have another movie on my resume, or that I held my baby?"
The answer was a no-brainer.
From the Matrix to New Hampshire: A Lifestyle Shift
For 30 years, Moss lived in the chaos of Los Angeles. But Carrie-Anne Moss now calls the quiet forests of New England home. She and her husband, actor Steven Roy, traded traffic jams for trees and "the sacred ordinary."
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It wasn't just a change of scenery; it was a spiritual overhaul.
What Her Day Looks Like Today
- Morning Rituals: She’s big into "morning pages"—a journaling technique from The Artist’s Way. She writes to clear the mental clutter before the world gets loud.
- Living Libations: She’s a devotee (and friend) of Nadine Artemis, the founder of the botanical beauty brand Living Libations. Her "makeup-free" selfies on Instagram aren't just a trend; it's her actual life.
- The Substack Life: She runs a community called From Within on Substack. It’s a space where she shares reflections on presence and creativity. It's not a fan club; it's a "meditation for the soul."
- Rural Restoration: She spends a lot of time doing "mundane" tasks like washing dishes or cleaning. To her, these aren't chores. They are opportunities to connect with the "home that homes this home."
Basically, she’s become the wellness guru we didn't know we needed.
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Don't mistake her peaceful lifestyle for retirement. Moss is still a powerhouse when she steps on set. Her recent run of projects shows a woman who is picking roles based on joy rather than obligation.
In The Acolyte, she played Master Indara, bringing a grounded, "Jedi-at-peace" energy that felt like a natural extension of her own growth. Then there’s FUBAR. Playing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s old flame, she gets to flex her comedic and action muscles simultaneously. She recently mentioned how much she loved just sitting in coffee chairs with Arnold between takes, talking about life.
There's also the constant chatter about The Matrix 5. While 2021's The Matrix Resurrections had a polarized reception, Moss remains fiercely protective of her experience making it. She doesn't care about the box office or the Reddit threads. "That film was a gift," she says.
Current Projects and Where to See Her
- FUBAR Season 2 (Netflix): Her latest major role.
- Die Alone: A recent survivalist thriller where she plays a tough-as-nails character named Mae.
- Annapurna Living: Her lifestyle platform where she hosts "immersions" on mindfulness.
- Spacecon & Fan Events: She’s started making rare appearances at conventions (like Spacecon in San Antonio) to meet the fans who have followed her for decades.
Why Most People Get Her "Disappearance" Wrong
If you Google "what happened to Carrie-Anne Moss," you'll find plenty of articles suggesting her career stalled.
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That’s a lie.
She didn't disappear; she chose to be present. She speaks often about the "Matrix Mindset"—the idea that we are often living in a reality constructed by other people's expectations. By moving away, by saying "no" to the grandmother roles, and by focusing on her family and her yoga, she unplugged herself from the Hollywood machine.
She’s 58 now. She’s makeup-free. She’s happy.
She is proof that you can be an icon without being a slave to the spotlight.
Actionable Insights from Carrie-Anne’s Transition
If you're feeling burnt out by your own "matrix," here is how Moss handles the pressure:
- Audit Your "No": Moss says the "no-brainer" decisions are the ones that protect your peace. If a project (or a job) doesn't align with your soul, let it go.
- Find the "Sacred Ordinary": You don't need a mountain retreat to find peace. Try treating your morning coffee or your evening dishes as a meditative practice.
- Disconnect to Reconnect: She’s a big advocate for putting the phone down. Carrie-Anne Moss now spends more time looking at stars than screens.
- Stop Fearing the Age: Hollywood tried to tell her 40 was the end. She decided 50 was a new beginning. Embrace the change rather than fighting the clock.
The next time you watch Trinity run up a wall, remember that the woman behind the character is currently probably sitting by a fire in New Hampshire, writing in a journal, and feeling perfectly, wonderfully content.
Next Steps for You:
If you want to follow her journey more closely, check out her From Within Substack or look into the Annapurna Living immersions. They offer a much deeper look into her philosophy than any IMDB page ever could.