Chris Motionless (Cerulli) Biography and Personal Life

Chris Motionless is a 37 year-old American heavy metal singer born on 17th October 1986. He is popularly known as the lead vocalist of the metal band Motionless in White. Motionless currently does not have a girlfriend but previously dated a couple of women, including Gaiapatra and Sabrina Malfoy. He reportedly has a daughter named Riley Cerulli.

The name Chris Motionless is not new among the lovers of heavy metal music. He, alongside Angelo Parente, Frank Polumbo, and Kyle White, founded Motionless in White music group in 2005. The band has since grown to international fame, releasing multiple projects. It also helped establish Chris, who is currently its oldest member in the spotlight. This article divulges all there is to know about his family life, career journey, and personal/love life.

How Old is Chris Motionless?

Chris Motionless is currently 37 years old. He was born under the Libra zodiac sign on the 17th of October 1986. His birth name is Christopher Thomas Cerulli; he took up Chris Motionless as a stage name after launching his music career.

Chris was born and raised in Scranton, a city in Pennsylvania, United States of America, and is still residing in the same town. He is an American national and belongs to a White ethnic background. He practices the Christian religion.

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Motionless’ Parents Are Divorced and He Had a Rough Childhood

The name of Chris Motionless’ father is Jerry Cerulli, but he has yet to disclose his mother’s name. Chris grew up alongside his two siblings, a brother, and a sister, but their names are not revealed. His brother is said to be working with their father at the family workshop. Meanwhile, his parents are now divorced. Chris once revealed that growing up was rough for him as his parents constantly engaged in fights before they eventually got divorced.

This, he said, caused him and his siblings so much pain. However, he found solace in music and was only able to deal with the pain by listening to and writing songs. Meanwhile, when he was eight, his grandfather taught him how to play guitar, and even though he did not show much interest in it, the skills greatly helped him in dealing with his childhood trauma.

As a result of the constant fights and disagreements at home, Chris became reclusive, and to keep himself busy, he started developing a weird and crazy sense of fashion. This behavior scared people away from him as they were afraid of crossing his path. Besides music, Chris was, at a younger age, more into video games, sports, and other outdoor recreations. It was after the death of his grandfather when he was ten that he gradually started gaining back his love for music and arts.

Motionless received his elementary and high school education in Scranton, Pennsylvania, but the names of the schools he attended are not disclosed. It is also not clear whether or not he is a college/university graduate. Regardless, Chris has, over time, shown his intelligence in addition to his musical talents and has set his feet among the most successful artists in the industry today.

How Tall is Chris Motionless?

Cerulli is 6 feet and 1 inch tall, which is the same as 185 cm, and has a balanced body weight of 75 kg (166 lbs). With his height, Chirs is currently the tallest member of Motionless in White. He has brown eyes and long dark brown hair. Sometimes, he leaves his hair long, while some other times, he dyes it.

Some of the distinctive features that make Chris stand out include his long hair, multiple tattoos, and gothic dressing sense. He tattooed the words “Kiss Kiss” and “Last Boy” on his knuckles. He also has a tattoo of a guitar and a cowboy hat. Moreso, Chris is almost always in makeup, and rarely do fans see his no-makeup look. He has three piercings on his lip.

Motionless keeps healthy via his diet. He is vegan, but before then, he was vegetarian. According to the artist, his decision to become a vegan was partly inspired by his desire to support his father, who was required to eat healthier after he suffered and survived a heart attack due to high cholesterol.

He Started His Music Career in High School

Chris became more serious and determined to pursue a career in music during his high school days. He was actively involved in every music show that took place in the school. He ultimately decided to settle for music after he participated in and was one of the winners of a talent show contest his school conducted.

Following that, his interest in music increased, and he was greatly inspired to co-found the metal band Motionless in White. Alongside his band members, Chris severally performed at nightclubs and bars in Pennsylvania. He served as the band’s lead singer and one of their guitar players, and a day came when he was discovered by talent agent and producer Zach Neil.

Meanwhile, after high school, Motionless briefly took up some menial jobs to make ends meet as his music career had not started thriving. He secured his first job as a tattoo artist and started training in a tattoo shop as a piercer. However, he would shortly leave the job to fully concentrate on music. But even while at the job, he still dedicated a lot of his time to music.

It was during one of the occasions he and his band performed at a bar that Zach Neil discovered them and instantly signed their band to his own music record label, Masquerade Recordings. His initial bandmates include Kyle White on the bass, Frank Polumbo on the guitar, Angelo Parente on drums, and himself on the guitar and lead vocals.

His Career Journey as a Heavy Metal Artist Via Motionless in White Band

In 2005, the first year that the Motionless in White band was formed, the quartet released their debut independent (self-recorded/distributed) project, a demo titled Motionless in White. The project was well received by fans, earning them significant fame. Following that, three other members joined their band: Michael Costanza and Thoman Bell as guitarists and Josh Balz as keyboard player.

As a result, Chris stopped playing the guitar and concentrated on taking on lead vocals only. The band’s music is largely influenced by Avenged Sevenfold, The Prodigy, Cradle of Filth, Korn, Johnny Cash, Linkin Park, Black Sabbath, and System of a Down. In 2007, after they were signed to Masquerade Recordings, the band released its first major Extended Play titled The Whorror.

Throughout that year, they toured all around the United States and wrote extensive songs with which they created their EP. The EP titled When Love Met Destruction was released in 2009 under the flagship of Tragic Hero Recordings, and its lead single, Ghost in the Mirror, went viral.

Chris Motionless and his bandmates, image sourceLater, in 2009, Motionless in White left Masquerade Recordings and signed with Fearless Records. In 2010, they dropped their debut studio album titled Creatures. Creatures, despite being their very first studio album, debuted at number six on the Billboard Heatseeker Music Chart. Its lead single, Abigail, became quite a hit, followed by the second and third singles, which met with huge success.

In 2012, the band released their second studio album, Infamous. The album was rated number five on the US Top Hard Rock Albums and number nine on the Independent Albums music chart. Not long after, they dropped their third studio album, Reincarnate, and at this time, they had become widely recognized across the country. They recorded lots of publicity and went on several tours.

In 2013, the album won Chris a couple of awards. It took the first spot on the US Rock Albums Chart and the ninth spot on the US Billboard 200. Chris Motionless and his bandmates started working on their fourth studio album, Graveyard Shift, in 2016, and at this time, they had already left Fearless Records and signed with Roadrunner Records.

The album was released on 5th May 2017, and its first two singles, 570 and Eternally Yours topped several international music charts. Other albums followed in subsequent years, and even more than that, the band continued going on numerous tours and gained massive recognition and fame both locally and internationally.

Motionless in White has, over the years, following several adjustments and record label changes, become a five-man band that currently consists of;

• Chris Cerulli – Lead singer and guitarist
• Ryan Sitkowski – Lead guitarist
• Vinny Mauro – Drummer
• Ricky ‘Horror’ Olson – Rhythm guitarist
• Justin Morrow – Bassist, backing vocalist

Notable is the fact that Chris Motionless is currently the oldest member of the band, as all of its original members have left the group and were replaced by others. He has been by the side of his fellow members through all the thick and thin the band has faced. Motionless in White has released multiple projects over the years, which are listed below;

• Motionless in White (2005) (Demo)
• The Whorror (2007) (EP)
• When Love Met Destruction (2009) (EP)
• Creatures (2010) (Album)
• Infamous (2012) (Album)
• Reincarnate (2014) (Album)
• Graveyard Shift (2017) (Album)
• Disguise (2019) (Album)
• Scoring the End of the World (2022) (Album)

What is Chris Motionless’ Net Worth?

Chris Motionless’ net worth is calculated in excess of $3 million. Some sources record his net worth to be $5 million, while others report it to be $4 million. He made his money entirely from his music career. Exactly how much he makes from each of the music released is not disclosed, but it is unarguable that Chris Motionless’s net worth runs in millions of dollars.

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Chris is hardworking and resilient, and it is evident in his career success. He has been active in the music scene for over two decades, and despite the fact that it took him some time to build his career, he has today established himself in the industry. He never stopped working hard and believing in himself until he got to where he is now.

Chris credits his success to the massive support he continually receives from his fans. He loves meeting with his fans and often replies to them via email. He also frequently comments on fans’ posts, especially on Twitter. Meanwhile, Chris disclosed that he would like to write country music at some point in his career.

Are Chris Motionless and Gaiapatra Still Together?

Chris Motionless and Gaiapatra are no longer together. Gaiapatra is an American Instagram model, photographer, and make-up artist born on 14th November 1988. She and Chris were in a long-term relationship between 2013 and 2018. Details of their relationship are, however, not clear to the public.

Meanwhile, before Gaiapatra, Chris dated a few other women, including his childhood friend, Sabrina Malfoy. Since he ended things with Gaiapatra, the singer has managed to keep his love life under wraps. It is known that he is not married and has never been, but his current relationship status is not clear to the public.

Despite his blossoming music career, Chris seems to have very little to do with women. Unlike many music artists, he has not courted a lot of rumors as regards having affairs with women. From all indications, Chris Motionless is much more focused on his career, and until he reveals any woman as his love interest, we only assume he is single.

Who Did Chris Motionless Have a Kid With?

Chris Motionless reportedly had a daughter named Riley Cerulli when he was in his twenties. He had Riley with a woman named Callie, apart from which nothing else is known about her or the kind of relationship she had with Chris.

However, this information is not yet thoroughly ascertained as Chris has not admitted it himself nor ever mentioned anything about the said daughter. Moreso, there is no information about Riley in the public domain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chris Motionless?

Chris Motionless is an American heavy metal artist best known as the lead vocalist of the metal band Motionless in White.

Where is Chris Motionless From?

Chris Motionless is from the United States of America. He is an American national of white ethnicity and was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.

How Many Siblings Does Chris Motionless Have?

Chris has two younger siblings: a brother and a sister with whom he grew up. Their names are not revealed.

Who are Chris Motionless’ Parents?

While nothing is known about Chris’ mother, including her name, the name of his father is Jerry Cerulli. His parents divorced when he was much younger.

Other Notable Facts about Chris Motionless

• He loves traveling around the world.
• He has a strong gothic dressing sense.
• Chris does not take alcohol and loves to stay completely out of trouble.
• Before he settled for Motionless in White, Chris initially named his band One Way Ticket and When Breathing Stops
• At first, he tried his best to make a name for himself as a solo artist but did not succeed
• Many people have assumed and rumored that Chris Motionless is gay, but this is not true. The artist’s sexual orientation is straight, but he seems not to bother about addressing the speculations.