Mikey Madison
Mikey Madison is an American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in the 2024 film Anora, becoming one of the breakout stars of 2025.
A steady presence in supporting film and television roles for several years, Madison's career shifted dramatically after a single leading performance captured global critical attention.
Early Supporting Roles
Madison appeared in supporting roles in projects including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and the horror franchise Scream, building a steady career before landing a breakout leading role.
Anora and the Oscar Win
Madison's leading performance in Anora, playing an exotic dancer who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress and made her one of the most searched actresses globally in 2025.
Sudden Global Recognition
The film's awards season success and Madison's critically praised performance transformed her from a relative unknown into one of Hollywood's most closely watched rising stars almost overnight.
