Biography of Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison is an American actress who confidently stepped into Hollywood's "high society" after appearing in short films and series, landing a role in Quentin Tarantino's famous movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Her standout performance caught attention, and she soon portrayed the main character in the thriller "All Souls."However, the most significant professional event in Madison's life was her participation in the project "Anora," which earned her about two dozen awards at various film festivals and is contending for the 2025 Oscars in several categories.
Childhood, Adolescence, Family
Mikaela Madison Rosberg (the actress's real name) was born on March 25, 1999, into a family of psychologists from Los Angeles. Her father specialized in treating schizophrenia patients, and her mother focused on child therapy.Her parents raised four other children along with her—two older sisters, her twin brother, and a younger brother. Three of Mikey's four grandparents were Jewish, and one grandmother, on her mother's side, was British.
Her heritage weaves together a rich tapestry: three quarters of her lineage flows from Ashkenazi Jewish roots, spanning the lands of Poland, Lithuania, and Russia. The remaining quarter of her ancestry traces back to the British Isles, blending English and Scots-Irish bloodlines.
According to the actress, she practiced horseback riding from a young age and enjoyed watching movies with her father in the evenings. She liked films by Woody Allen, Quentin Tarantino, Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese.
Gradually, she started imagining herself as various heroines and then tried to imitate their movements and speech in front of the mirror. When her older sister married a film scriptwriter and after watching the first part of "The Hunger Games," Mikaela immediately decided to become an actress and began attending auditions.
Her family was surprised because she had been a very shy girl during her school years. She needed a lot of moral preparation even to answer a lesson in front of the class.
Acting Career
Madison's first role came in the short drama "Retirement," after which she played one of the central characters in the TV series "Better Things," which premiered in 2016 on FX. The series centers on the character of Pamela Adlon, the hapless single mother Sam, who raises three daughters. Mikey played one of the daughters, Max. While working on "Better Things," Adlon gave her advice that the actress remembered for a long time:Despite lacking formal acting education, Mikey managed to attract attention and was soon invited to star in the feature-length romantic film "Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey."She said: 'Don't take yourself too seriously.' And that really helped me. Because when you get into this industry basically as a child, you try to act very 'seriously' and 'professionally,' like all the adults around you. But you have to remember that you're a kid, and it's just play. Nothing more.
This is a story about two California teenagers, 15-year-old Lisa and her boyfriend Brett, who set off on a motorcycle journey during the Cuban Missile Crisis, trying to escape their problems. During their escape, they experience first love and coming of age, while their personal story unfolds against the backdrop of a major historical drama of a potential nuclear war between the USSR and the USA. However, the film went largely unnoticed.
A completely different situation arose for the young actress on Quentin Tarantino's project "Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood." Rumors circulated that the famous director planned to cast Jennifer Lawrence in the role of Susan Atkins (one of the members of the so-called "Manson Family"). Mikey was no longer expecting an invitation when she received a call on behalf of Tarantino inviting her to the shoot.
The actress hung on every word of the master, was anxious, but transformed into a possessed killer in front of the camera. Madison especially stood out in the scene where her character fights Cliff Booth, played by Brad Pitt, and her on-screen death by flamethrower at the hands of Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Rick Dalton.
In 2023, the actress successfully took on the lead role of River, an undercover informant sent by the police into a drug cartel. The dramatic thriller about a woman saving her family and trying to clear her name was released under the title "All Souls." It received rather lukewarm reviews from critics but was met with interest by audiences.
Personal Life of Mikey Madison
The actress carefully guards her personal life, fueling various speculations from fans. Some believe that Mikey is non-traditional and claim to have seen her holding hands with a girl. Others express the opinion that the actress's boyfriend is a private person, which is why Madison keeps their relationship secret. It is known for certain that the actress is not married and does not have children.Mikey Madison Now
The premiere of Sean Baker's drama "Anora" became a sensation at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Mikey played the lead role of a Brooklyn stripper who falls in love with Russian Vanya, the son of oligarchs. Russian actor Mark Eidelstein portrayed the carefree hedonist who proposed to Anora after spending the night with her.
Interesting Facts
- During the shooting of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," Mikey Madison encountered a strict ban from the director on using mobile phones on set. Anyone Quentin Tarantino spotted with a device could be fired from the production.
- On the day of the festival screening of "Anora" at the Cannes Festival, the actors received a standing ovation for seven and a half minutes.
- The actress loves shopping, buying everything she needs in charity shops, but sometimes visits flea markets, purchasing many unnecessary items.
- Among her favorite films, Mikey names "The Godfather," "Bumblebee," and "The King of Staten Island."
Important Events in Life
- 2013: Debuted in the short film "Retirement".
- 2016: Got a role in the series "Better Things".
- 2017: Played the lead role in the film "Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey".
- 2019: Appeared in the film "Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood".
- 2023: Played the lead role in the film "All Souls".
- 2024: Played the lead role in the film "Anora". The film received the "Palme d'Or" at the Cannes Film Festival.
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