Kick-Ass’s Hit-Girl: How Old Was Chloe Grace Moretz During Filming?

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In 2010, Chloë Grace Moretz starred as Hit-Girl in Matthew Vaughn’s action film “Kick-Ass,” based on the comic book series by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.

She was born on February 10, 1997, and was 13 years old when the film “Kick-Ass” was released in 2010. Filming started in September 2008 when she was 11.

Chloe Grace Moretz in a pink dress at the "Kick-Ass" Los Angeles PremiereChloe Grace Moretz in a pink dress at the “Kick-Ass” Los Angeles Premiere at The Cinerama Dome on April 13, 2010, in Hollywood, California (Credit: S_Bukley / Shutterstock)

Preparation for the Role of Hit-Girl

Before filming, Moretz underwent months of training with Jackie Chan’s stunt team and a circus school in Toronto, and she performed most of her own stunts on location.

Because of her young age, Moretz’s role in the violent film sparked controversy. However, she received widespread critical acclaim for her performance. Renowned film critic Roger Ebert gave the film only one star but praised Moretz’s “presence and appeal.”

Chloë Grace Moretz portrays Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl, Clark Duke plays Marty Eisenberg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays Chris D’Amico / Red Mist, and Lyndsy Fonseca portrays Katie Deauxma in the 2010 black comedy superhero action film Kick-AssChloë Grace Moretz portrays Mindy Macready / Hit-Girl, Clark Duke plays Marty Eisenberg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse plays Chris D’Amico / Red Mist, and Lyndsy Fonseca portrays Katie Deauxma in the 2010 black comedy superhero action film Kick-Ass (Credit: S_Bukley / Shutterstock)

Aspiring for an Action Role

A month before receiving the script for “Kick-Ass,” Chloe Moretz expressed a desire to their mother for an Angelina Jolie-type action role for kids.

“It’s a movie and it’s not real. It was really funny because about a month before we got the script for the movie, Wanted came out. I was in the car with my mom, and this is a true story, no faking or anything, I was like, ‘Oh my God, mom, I really want an Angelina Jolie action kids role!’ She was like, ‘They don’t make kids movies like that.’”

“A month later, we got a script for Kick-Ass and my mom read it, and she was like, ‘Oh my gosh, Chloe. You’re gonna love it! It’s an amazing role and exactly what you’ve been wanting.’ From the get-go, we wanted the film really badly. I read it and I was like, ‘I have to be Hit Girl!’ I did the whole process, and eventually I booked it and I freaked out. I was screaming for two days straight.”

Chloë Grace Moretz's breakthrough came in 2010 with her critically acclaimed performances as Hit-Girl in the superhero film Kick-AssChloë Grace Moretz’s breakthrough came in 2010 with her critically acclaimed performances as Hit-Girl in the superhero film Kick-Ass (Credit: Universal Pictures International)

Challenges in Producing ‘Kick-Ass’

Matthew Vaughn encountered several rejections from studios before raising the budget for “Kick-Ass” at a dinner party and making the movie independently. He later sold the film to Universal for a higher price than initially requested.

The producers faced opposition from multiple studios who demanded that Hit-Girl be removed from the film or made nineteen years old.

Staying True to the Character

It was Chloë Grace Moretz’s mother who suggested that they stay true to the comic book and have her daughter use the word “cunt.”

Chloë Grace Moretz portrays Mindy Macready, also known as Hit-Girl, in Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass," and is depicted as a precocious young girl with a colorful vocabulary who utilized weapons such as knives, guns, and more to carry out her actionsChloë Grace Moretz portrays Mindy Macready, also known as Hit-Girl, in Matthew Vaughn’s “Kick-Ass,” and is depicted as a precocious young girl with a colorful vocabulary who utilized weapons such as knives, guns, and more to carry out her actions (Credit: Universal Pictures International)

Chloë Moretz’s Perspective on Her Role

“It’s a movie; it’s not me,” Moretz explained in an interview. “If I ever uttered one word that I said in [‘Kick-Ass’], I would be grounded for years! I’d be stuck in my room until I was 20! “I would never in a million years say [what Hit-Girl says in this film],” she laughed.

“I’m an average, everyday girl; when I act with my friends, I’m totally immature. … I have to go to bed at 9:30. If I’m up late on the computer, I lose it for two months.”

Meanwhile, the lead character’s name, Dave Lizewski, was selected at a charity auction run by Kick-Ass co-creator and writer Mark Millar before the first issue of the comic book was published. The auction winner chose to use his own name for the character.

Celebrity Style: Chloe Grace Moretz at Coach Event

Chloe Grace Moretz wears her hair half-up at the 2016 Coach and Friends of the High Line Summer PartyChloe Grace Moretz wears her hair half-up at the 2016 Coach and Friends of the High Line Summer Party held on June 22, 2016, at the High Line in New York City (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

In June 2016, Kick-Ass actress Chloe Grace Moretz, who had been Coach’s face for two years, unsurprisingly wore a complete Coach ensemble as she arrived at the sixth annual Coach and Friends of the High Line Summer Party held in New York City.

Chloe Grace Moretz wears a Coach Resort 2017 ensemble to a recent Coach eventChloe Grace Moretz wears a Coach Resort 2017 ensemble to a recent Coach event (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

For the 6th annual party on the High Line, the then-19-year-old actress went for a punk-rock chic vibe, selecting an outfit from Coach’s Resort 2017 collection.

She wore a high-waisted black leather mini skirt featuring silver-tone zippers, black-and-red chains, and a quilted waistband.

Chloe Grace Moretz shows off her toned legs in a zipper-accented leather Coach miniskirtChloe Grace Moretz shows off her toned legs in a zipper-accented leather Coach miniskirt (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

The thigh-grazing number didn’t flatter the young star’s upper figure but highlighted her toned legs. Chloe balanced out the edginess of the skirt with a sheer floral top. She then accessorized with minimal jewelry, allowing her outfit to do the talking.

The “Kick-Ass” star wore her blonde tresses down and added a stylish quiff to play up the punk vibe of the look.

Chloe Grace Moretz parades her legs in a full Coach ensembleChloe Grace Moretz parades her legs in a full Coach ensemble (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

Finally, Chloe walked confidently in a pair of black suede Christian Louboutin “Uptown” pumps. They feature adjustable ankle-wrap straps, pointed toes, and four-inch slim stiletto heels.

Chloe Grace Moretz's feet in black suede Christian Louboutin pumpsChloe Grace Moretz’s feet in black suede Christian Louboutin pumps (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

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