Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Maddie Ziegler

Discover the career path of Maddie Ziegler, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Maddie Ziegler is an American actress and dancer, best known for her appearances on the reality show Dance Moms from 2011 to 2016. She gained significant recognition for starring in several music videos by Sia, including "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart," which have amassed over 6 billion views on YouTube. Beyond reality television and music videos, Ziegler has expanded her career to include roles in films, television, commercials, concerts and magazine covers, establishing herself as a prominent figure in entertainment and pop culture.

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2012: Partnership with Starlight Children's Foundation

In 2012, Maddie Ziegler, along with her mother and sister, partnered with the Starlight Children's Foundation to help raise awareness for chronically ill youth.

2014: Foreword to Abby Lee Miller's Memoir

In 2014, Maddie Ziegler wrote the foreword to Abby Lee Miller's memoir, "Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class".

Everything I Learned About Life, I Learned in Dance Class

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2015: Named One of Time Magazine's "30 Most Influential Teens"

In 2015, Maddie Ziegler was named by Time magazine as one of the "30 most influential teens". She was also on the Harpers Bazaar 2015 list of "19 Rising Style Icons Aged 19 and Under". Billboard selected Sia and Ziegler's performance of "Elastic Heart" on Saturday Night Live 2015 as one of the 10 Best SNL musical performances since the 1990s

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2015: Praise for Ziegler's Artistry

In 2015, The Huffington Post praised Maddie Ziegler's artistry in a feature.

November 2016: Interview Magazine Cover Article

In November 2016, Maddie Ziegler interviewed her friend Millie Bobby Brown for a cover article in Interview magazine.

2016: Troy Schumacher's Comments on Ziegler's Dance Persona

In 2016, Ballet choreographer Troy Schumacher told New York magazine that Maddie Ziegler has created her own world of dance and possesses an iconic personality in her movement.

2016: Public Service Announcement for DoSomething.org and Dizzy Feet Foundation Gala Performance

In 2016, Maddie Ziegler and her sister made a public service announcement for DoSomething.org's Birthday Mail campaign. In 2016, she also performed with Travis Wall at Nigel Lythgoe's Dizzy Feet Foundation gala to raise funds for dance education programs.

2016: Partnership with Dancers Against Cancer

Since 2016, Maddie Ziegler has partnered with Dancers Against Cancer, appearing in public service announcements to raise awareness and funding for people battling cancer.

2017: Release of "The Maddie Diaries" and "The Audition"

In 2017, Maddie Ziegler released her memoir, "The Maddie Diaries", which became a New York Times Best Seller. Also in 2017, the first novel in her trilogy for middle-grade readers, "The Audition", was released.

The Maddie Diaries: A Memoir

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2017: ASPCA Public Service Announcement

In 2017, Maddie Ziegler starred in an ASPCA public service announcement, set to Sia's song "Puppies Are Forever", to encourage people to adopt shelter and rescue dogs.

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2017: Review of Sia's Concert

In 2017, Richard He of The Guardian called Maddie Ziegler "a physical virtuoso to match Sia's vocal acrobatics, embodying the songs' emotional turmoil," reviewing Sia's concert.

2018: Release of "The Callback"

In 2018, Maddie Ziegler released "The Callback", the second novel in her trilogy for middle-grade readers.

2018: Collaboration with Sia and MAC Cosmetics for AIDS Fund

In 2018, Maddie Ziegler teamed up with Sia and MAC Cosmetics for an ad, choreographed to Sia's song "Helium", for a lipstick with all proceeds to benefit the company's AIDS Fund.

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July 7, 2019: Appearance on Celebrity Family Feud

On July 7, 2019, Maddie Ziegler appeared on Celebrity Family Feud with her family, playing for "My Friend's Place", where they have volunteered, which provides meals for homeless youth in Los Angeles.