Mikaela Madison Rosberg is an American actress best known for playing Max Fox in Better Things. She became famous for her lead role in Anora (2024), which won her the Best Actress award at the 2025 Oscars.
Early Life and Family Background
Mikey Madison was born on March 25, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Santa Clarita before her family relocated to the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coming from a large family, she has two brothers, including her twin, and two sisters. Both of her parents are psychologists.
Before acting, Mickey Madison loved competitive horseback riding. At 14, she switched to acting and was homeschooled after seventh grade to focus on her interests. Her great-grandmother’s cousin, Clarence Hailey Long Jr., was a Texas cowboy who inspired the Marlboro Man. Mikey is also of Jewish descent.
Career
Mikey Madison began her acting career in 2013, debuting in the short films Retirement and Pani's Box. Her first feature film, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey, was filmed in 2014 but released in 2017. In 2016, she landed a starring role as Max Fox in the FX series Better Things, which ran until 2022. She also appeared in the dark comedy Imposters (2017–2018) and the drama films Monster and Nostalgia (2018).
Madison gained widespread recognition in 2019 for her portrayal of Manson Family member Susan "Sadie" Atkins in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. That same year, she voiced Candi the Barista in The Addams Family animated film. In 2022, she starred as Amber Freeman in Scream, which was a commercial success.
Her career reached new heights in 2024 with the role of Anora Mikheeva in Sean Baker’s Anora, a film that won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Her performance earned her critical acclaim, including the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2025, making her the first Gen Z actress to win in this category.
Madison’s other notable projects include guest-starring in the miniseries Lady in the Lake (2024) and hosting Saturday Night Live in 2025.
Movies and TV Shows
Film
- Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey (2017) – Liza
- Nostalgia (2018) – Kathleen
- Monster (2018) – Alexandra Floyd
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) – Susan "Sadie" Atkins
- The Addams Family (2019) – Candi the Barista (voice)
- It Takes Three (2021) – Kat Walker
- Scream (2022) – Amber Freeman
- All Souls (2023) – River
- Anora (2024) – Anora "Ani" Mikheeva
Television
- Better Things (2016–2022) – Maxine "Max" Fox
- Imposters (2017–2018) – Young Maddie
- Lady in the Lake (2024) – Judith Weinstein
- Saturday Night Live (2025) – Guest host
Awards and Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Actress (Anora, 2025)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Anora, 2025)
- Nominations for Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Critics' Choice Awards for Anora
- Palme d'Or-winning film (Anora, 2024)
Net Worth
Mikey Madison's net worth is estimated at $1 million, primarily from her acting career. Her roles in successful films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Scream, as well as her starring role in the TV series Better Things, have significantly contributed to her wealth. Additionally, her voice role in The Addams Family and her recent success in Anora have further boosted her earnings. Madison's estimated net worth is a reflection of her work in both feature films and television series.
