Maddie Ziegler

Madison Nicole "Maddie" Ziegler is an American professional dancer, actress, model, and social media personality who gained international recognition at a young age. Born on September 30, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she first rose to prominence starring in the Lifetime reality television series Dance Moms from 2011 to 2016. Her remarkable performance skills quickly brought her mainstream attention, leading to high-profile creative collaborations in music videos, film, and television. Today, Ziegler maintains a massive global audience across digital platforms and works extensively in Hollywood as an actress and commercial talent.

Early Career and Rise to Fame

Ziegler began her formal dance training at the age of two and joined the Abby Lee Dance Company at age four, training in various styles including contemporary, lyrical, tap, and ballet. After joining Dance Moms at age eight, Ziegler's exceptional technical ability and emotional expressiveness caught the eye of Australian singer-songwriter Sia. In 2014, Ziegler starred in Sia's iconic music video for "Chandelier," which accumulated billions of views worldwide. She went on to star in several subsequent Sia music videos, including "Elastic Heart" and "Big Girls Cry," and toured internationally alongside the musician as a featured performer.

Acting and Commercial Endeavors

Beyond dance, Ziegler transitioned into mainstream acting and feature films. She voiced the character Camille in the animated movie Ballerina (2016) and starred in feature films such as The Book of Henry (2017), Music (2021), The Fallout (2021), Steven Spielberg's West Side Story (2021), Fitting In (2023), and My Old Ass (2024). In addition to acting, she served as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation in 2016. As a fashion model and brand ambassador, Ziegler has collaborated with major companies such as Fabletics, Morphe Cosmetics, Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Tiffany & Co. She also authored a New York Times best-selling memoir, The Maddie Diaries, alongside a trilogy of young adult novels.

Personal Life and Online Presence

Ziegler resides primarily in Los Angeles, California. On social media, she engages millions of fans with artistic content, beauty endorsements, behind-the-scenes film work, and lifestyle posts under her Instagram handle @maddieziegler, where she has amassed over 13 million followers. From 2019 to early 2023, she was in a relationship with Australian musician Eddie Benjamin, and in 2024, she began dating music producer Kid Culture.