Maddie Ziegler

Madison Nicole Ziegler, also known as Maddie Ziegler, is an American actress and dancer recognized worldwide for her captivating performances. Born on September 30, 2002, she rose to fame through her appearance in Lifetime's reality show Dance Moms, where she showcased her extraordinary talent from 2011 to 2016. Her popularity skyrocketed when she starred in a series of music videos by renowned artist Sia, notably 'Chandelier' and 'Elastic Heart', which together have accumulated over 6 billion views on YouTube. Ziegler’s exposure to various platforms has allowed her to swoon audiences in films, TV shows, concerts, ads, and featured on magazine covers.

Ziegler has led a diverse and successful career, acting as a judge on the 2016 So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation season, touring with Sia across North America and Australia in 2016 and 2017, and running dance tours with her sister, Mackenzie. She stamped her name in the literary world with her memoir The Maddie Diaries becoming a New York Times Best Seller in 2017. Time magazine acknowledged her talent and impact, listing her as one of the '30 most influential teens' consecutively from 2015 to 2017. In 2023, she was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category. A prominent social media figure, Ziegler's Instagram account has amassed more than 13 million followers. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is of Polish, German, and Italian descent.