Learn more about actress, Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison is an American actress who really came into the limelight when she got a recurring role as Max Fox in the FX comedy-drama Better Things, which aired from 2016 to 2022.
It was only after her supporting roles in Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) and Scream (2022) that she became a name most people knew.
Then, doing the main role of Anora “Ani” Mikheeva in Sean Baker’s Anora (2024) got her the fame of a lifetime as she won the Oscars for Best Actress in 2025.
With Mikey Madison strong expression, genuine emotion, and unaffected way of getting into complex characters, she has quickly made a name for herself as one of the most exciting young talents in not only independent but also mainstream cinema.
Profile
- Full Name: Mikaela Madison Rosberg
- Stage Name: Mikey Madison
- Born: March 25, 1999
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: 161 cm (5 ft 3 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Jewish (Ashkenazi – Polish, Lithuanian, Russian roots)
- Parents: Michael Rosberg and Tracy Rosberg
- Siblings: Tanya Rosberg, Natasha Rosberg, Miles Rosberg (twin brother), Holden Rosberg
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Mikaela Madison Rosberg was born on March 25, 1999, in Los Angeles, California.
She is the third daughter and the fourth among five children of Michael and Tracy Rosberg, both licensed psychologists – father is a specialist in schizophrenia, and mother is primarily working with children.
Mikey Madison has two older sisters (Tanya Rosberg and Natasha Rosberg), a twin brother Miles Rosberg, and a younger brother, Holden Rosberg.
The family was residents of Santa Clarita before they relocated to Woodland Hills in Los Angeles. Her ethnicity is Jewish (Ashkenazi with Polish, Lithuanian, and Russian roots), although she was brought up in a secular household. Mikey was actually raised in a Christian-influenced or spiritual environment.
Originally, horseback riding was what Mikey loved the most, and from 7th grade, she was home-schooled so that she could have more time to work out with her pony.
Thanks to the classic films that her dad loves and her mom enrolling her in acting classes, her interest in performing was sparked.
Career
At around 14-15, Mikey Madison was getting into professional acting by working on short films and independent projects.
Her first big role was as Max Fox, the eldest daughter of Pamela Adlon’s character in Better Things (2016–2022).
Mikey Madison was one of the Manson Family members in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) and voiced the character of Candi the Barista in The Addams Family (2019).
As Amber Freeman in the horror sequel Scream (2022) she gained more recognition and as Judith in the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake (2024).
Her lead character, a tough New York prostitute, Anora, in Baker’s Anora (2024) won her worldwide appreciation and multiple accolades, including the Oscar for Best Actress (among the youngest to receive this honor), BAFTA Award, and many more nominations.
Mikey Madison still loves to take on fearless, character-focused roles in indie as well as studio milieus, combining the frailty with a strong force of energy.
Award and Nominations
- Academy Award for Best Actress – Winner for Anora (2025)
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role – Winner for Anora (2025)
- Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Anora
- Critics’ Choice Awards nominations and additional recognition for Anora
Total number of awards and nominations: Multiple (at least 2 major wins and several nominations).
Social Media
Instagram: @mikeysmadisson
Private Life
At 27 years old, Mikey Madison is single at present. She has no confirmed relationships with the public or any high-profile ones.
In an interview after her success with Anora, she said that a few of her ex-boyfriends contacted her, but she thought those moves might have been for show since she had become famous. She doesn’t have any kids.
Mikey Madison is a resident of Los Angeles. While there, she adopted a rescue dog named Jam (and calling him “the love of my life” is her way of showing how much she loves him).
Besides being a vegan, Mikey Madison is a very spiritual and sensitive person (non-religious) and spends time in privacy, journaling, and keeping herself grounded. She is also a very family-oriented person, often thanking her parents and siblings, especially her twin brother Miles, for keeping her grounded.
Controversy
The singer-actress Mikey Madison has largely kept things straight and clean at the public level.
After her 2025 Oscar win for Anora, some online “talks” and fan “arguments” about her winning over frontrunner Demi Moore for The Substance came up.
Also, together with occasional accusations of ageism or other showbiz dynamics, were stirred but remained strictly fan-driven and did not involve any personal scandals, legal issues, or public falls out from her part.
In fact, Mikey Madison is honored for her down-to-earth, low-profile approach to fame.
Net Worth
Mikey Madison’s net worth is however estimated at a range of $1 million to $2 million USD.
Acting in TV series (Better Things, Lady in the Lake) and films (especially Anora, Scream, and Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood), getting residual, award, and endorsement deals after her Oscar-winning performance are the major sources of her income.
As the projects she starts keep getting bigger, her income level will grow tremendously.
Filmography
- Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey (2017)
- Better Things (2016–2022) – Max Fox
- Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) – Manson Family member
- The Addams Family (2019) – Voice of Candi the Barista
- Scream (2022) – Amber Freeman
- Lady in the Lake (2024) – Judith
- Anora (2024) – Anora “Ani” Mikheeva
- Additional early short films and credits
Total number of Filmography: 7 (including major released television, film, and notable projects).\
Conclusion
Mikey was a homeschooled girl doing horseback riding in Los Angeles. She played little parts in Better Things and Tarantino’s film, which led to her winning an Oscar for Anora.
She is a very courageous and deeply intuitive actress; in addition, she has wowed audiences with her raw emotional range and remains the same humble person who is comfortable around complex characters.
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