Maddie Ziegler

Madison Nicole Ziegler, born on September 30, 2002, is a prominent American actress and dancer. She first gained fame as a cast member of Lifetime's reality series Dance Moms, appearing from 2011 to 2016 when she was just 8 years old. Ziegler's career skyrocketed in 2014 when she starred in a series of highly acclaimed music videos for artist Sia, notably "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart," which collectively have amassed over 5 billion views on YouTube.

In addition to her music video success, Ziegler has showcased her talent in various films, television shows, concerts, advertising campaigns, and on magazine covers. In 2016, she served as a judge on the season of So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, and she joined Sia on tour across North America and Australia the same year. Her memoir, The Maddie Diaries, published in 2017, became a New York Times Best Seller.

Ziegler's filmography includes roles such as Camille Le Haut in Ballerina (2016), Christina Sickleman in The Book of Henry (2017), the titular character in Music (2021), and Mia Reed in The Fallout (2021). She also portrayed Velma in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021) and stars as Lindy in Fitting In (2023) and Ruthie in My Old Ass (2024).

Recognized for her influence, Ziegler was named one of Time magazine's "30 Most Influential Teens" from 2015 to 2017, and she made the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category. With over 13 million followers on Instagram, she maintains a significant social media presence.