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Who is Mikey Madison?
Mikaela Madison Rosberg, professionally known as Mikey Madison, is an American actress. She started her career with short films and gained recognition for portraying a moody teenager in the FX comedy series Better Things (2016–2022). She later appeared as Susan Atkins in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and played Amber Freeman in the horror film Scream (2022).
Madison achieved widespread acclaim for her lead role as a sex worker in Sean Baker’s film Anora (2024), earning both the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Actress.
Quick Details
| Full Name | Mikaela Madison Rosberg |
| Date of Birth | March 25, 1999 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | March 25 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Height | 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m) |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Zodiac Sign (Horoscope) | Aries |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eyes Color | Brown |
| Sibling | 4 |
| Profession | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Social media | Facebook, Instagram, X |
Early Life & Education
Mikaela Madison Rosberg was born in Los Angeles and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Her parents are psychologists, and she has two brothers—one of whom is her twin—as well as two sisters. She is Jewish.
Originally training as a competitive horseback rider, Madison shifted her focus to acting at age 14. She was homeschooled after completing the seventh grade.
As of October 2024, she resides in Los Angeles and follows a vegan lifestyle.
Career
Mikey Madison made her acting debut in 2013 with the short films Retirement and Pani’s Box. In 2014, she appeared in the short film Bound for Greatness before filming her first feature, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey, which was eventually released in 2017.
In 2016, Madison landed a starring role as Max Fox, a moody teenager, in the FX comedy-drama series Better Things, created by Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon. The series ran until 2022. Between 2017 and 2018, she guest-starred in the Bravo dark comedy Imposters and appeared in the drama films Monster and Nostalgia (2018).
Madison gained recognition for portraying Manson Family member Susan “Sadie” Atkins in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and grossed $374.3 million worldwide. That same year, she lent her voice to the animated black comedy The Addams Family.
In 2020, Madison was cast as Amber Freeman in Scream (2022), the fifth installment of the franchise, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The film received critical and commercial success, ranking as the 28th-highest-grossing film of the year. The A.V. Club’s Katie Rife highlighted Madison as a standout performer.
In 2024, she took on a supporting role in the miniseries Lady in the Lake. That same year, she starred in Sean Baker’s romantic drama Anora, playing the titular stripper and sex worker. The role was written specifically for her after Baker was impressed by her performances in Scream and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. To prepare, Madison learned Russian and performed her own stunts, including two fight sequences.
Anora premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim, winning the Palme d’Or. The film grossed over $30 million worldwide against a $6 million budget. Vanity Fair‘s Richard Lawson praised Madison’s Brooklyn accent and described her performance as “big and vivid, brash but charming.” Her portrayal earned her the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actress, along with nominations for a Golden Globe and a SAG Award.
Personal Life
Mikey Madison appears to be single as of 2025. There are no public records of her being in a relationship, and she has not been linked to any public figures romantically. However, she has mentioned that some of her ex-boyfriends have reached out to her following her recent rise to fame, which she views skeptically.
Despite her growing popularity, Mikey Madison remains private about her personal life and does not have social media accounts, which helps her maintain a low profile outside of her career. The interviews highlight her focus on her acting career and her close relationship with her family, particularly her mother.
