Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sadie Sink

How Sadie Sink built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Sadie Sink is an American actress who started her career in theater at a young age. She gained prominence through her roles in Broadway productions like Annie (2012-2014) where she played the lead role and The Audience (2015), where she played young Elizabeth II. In 2016, she transitioned to film, debuting in the biographical sports drama Chuck.

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1978: Setting for Fear Street Part Two

In 2021, Sadie Sink starred in "Fear Street Part Two: 1978", where she portrays Ziggy Berman. The film is set in 1978.

1980: Reference to Friday the 13th

In 2021, Sadie Sink prepared for her role in Fear Street Part Two: 1978 by watching slasher films like Friday the 13th from 1980, influencing her approach to the character.

1996: Reference to Scream

In 2021, Sadie Sink prepared for her role in Fear Street Part Two: 1978 by watching slasher films like Scream from 1996, influencing her approach to the character.

Loading Video...

2011: Performed in White Christmas

In 2011, Sadie Sink performed in a musical production of White Christmas at Theater Under the Stars, adding to her experience in musical theater.

October 2012: Standby for Annie characters

From October 2012, Sadie Sink was a standby for the characters of Annie, Tessie, Duffy, July, and Pepper in the Broadway revival of Annie, showcasing her versatility as a performer.

2012: Starred in Annie

In 2012, Sadie Sink played the title role in Annie on Broadway, marking a significant role in her early acting career.

2012: Played Annie in Broadway revival

In 2012, Sadie Sink was cast in the Broadway revival of Annie, marking a significant role in her early acting career.

2012: Family moved to New Jersey

In 2012, Sadie Sink's family moved to New Jersey to support her and her brother Mitchell's acting careers, showing their commitment to her aspirations.

July 2013: Alternated as Annie

Starting in July 2013, following Lilla Crawford's departure, Sadie Sink began alternating with Taylor Richardson in the role of Annie in the Broadway revival, marking a step up in her role.

2013: Television Debut in The Americans

In 2013, Sadie Sink made her television debut in a guest role on the spy drama series The Americans, which prompted her to pursue a career in film acting.

January 2014: Final Performance in Annie

In January 2014, Sadie Sink had her final performance in the Broadway production of Annie, marking the end of a significant chapter in her early career.

2014: Appearance in Blue Bloods

In 2014, Sadie Sink appeared in an episode of the police procedural show Blue Bloods, adding to her television experience.

2015: Played Young Elizabeth II in The Audience

In 2015, Sadie Sink played the role of young Elizabeth II in The Audience on Broadway, adding to her experience in theater.

2015: Starred in American Odyssey and The Audience

In 2015, Sadie Sink starred as Suzanne Ballard in the NBC action thriller series American Odyssey and appeared in the Broadway production of The Audience as young Queen Elizabeth II, marking significant roles in both television and theater.

September 2016: Auditioned for Stranger Things

In September 2016, Sadie Sink auditioned to play Maxine "Max" Mayfield in Stranger Things, overcoming initial doubts about her age and eventually landing the role, which would become her breakthrough.

Loading Video...

2016: Film Debut in Chuck

In 2016, Sadie Sink made her film debut in the biographical sports drama Chuck, beginning her transition into film acting.

2017: Appeared in The Glass Castle

In 2017, Sadie Sink appeared in the film The Glass Castle, adding to her growing filmography.

2017: Breakthrough Role in Stranger Things

In 2017, Sadie Sink had her breakthrough role as Max Mayfield in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things, which boosted her career significantly.

Loading Video...

2018: Modeling Debut at Paris Fashion Week

In 2018, Sadie Sink made her modeling debut at Paris Fashion Week, expanding her career into the fashion industry.

2019: Appeared in Eli

In 2019, Sadie Sink appeared in the film Eli, continuing her work in the horror genre.

February 2021: Cast in The Whale

In February 2021, Sadie Sink was cast in the psychological drama The Whale, following a Zoom meeting with director Darren Aronofsky and lead actor Brendan Fraser, marking a significant role in her career.

Loading Video...

2021: Appeared in Fear Street and All Too Well

In 2021, Sadie Sink appeared in the horror film trilogy Fear Street and played the lead role in Taylor Swift's short film All Too Well, showcasing her versatility in different genres.

Loading Video...

2021: Starred in All Too Well: The Short Film

In 2021, Sadie Sink had a leading role opposite Dylan O'Brien in All Too Well: The Short Film, written and directed by Taylor Swift, which received critical acclaim.

Loading Video...

2021: Starred in Fear Street Trilogy

In 2021, Sadie Sink starred in Fear Street Part Two: 1978 and Fear Street Part Three: 1666, showcasing her versatility in horror films.

July 1, 2022: Stranger Things Season 4 Released

On July 1, 2022, the second part of the fourth season of Stranger Things was released, featuring Sadie Sink, and receiving positive reviews, particularly for her performance.

Loading Video...

September 4, 2022: The Whale Premiered at Venice Film Festival

On September 4, 2022, The Whale, starring Sadie Sink, premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, generating both positive and negative reviews for her performance.

Loading Video...

2022: Starred in The Whale

In 2022, Sadie Sink starred in Darren Aronofsky's psychological drama The Whale, for which she received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination, adding to her recognition in the industry.

Loading Video...

July 2023: Named Global Ambassador for Armani Beauty

In July 2023, Sadie Sink was announced as a global ambassador for Armani Beauty, marking a significant endorsement deal and expansion into the beauty industry.

2024: Release of A Sacrifice

In 2024, Sadie Sink stars in the thriller film A Sacrifice, which is an adaptation of Nicholas Hogg's 2015 novel Tokyo.

March 2025: Cast in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

In March 2025, Sadie Sink was cast in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, in an undisclosed role, marking her entry into the superhero genre.