Career Timeline of Mikey Madison: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Mikey Madison built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mikey Madison is an American actress known for her roles in television and film. She gained prominence for playing a teenager in the FX comedy series *Better Things* (2016-2022). Madison further expanded her profile with her portrayal of Susan Atkins, a member of the Manson Family, in Quentin Tarantino's *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019). More recently, she played Amber Freeman in *Scream* (2022), solidifying her presence in popular culture.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Acting Debut in Short Films

In 2013, Mikey Madison made her acting debut in the short films Retirement and Pani's Box.

2014: Filming of 'Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey'

In 2014, Mikey Madison filmed her first feature film, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey, which was not released until 2017.

2016: Starring Role in 'Better Things'

In 2016, Mikey Madison began a starring role as Max Fox in the FX comedy-drama series Better Things.

2017: Guest Star in 'Imposters'

From 2017 to 2018, Mikey Madison guest starred in the Bravo dark comedy series Imposters.

2017: Release of 'Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey'

In 2017, the feature film Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey, filmed in 2014, was released. This was Mikey Madison's first feature film.

2018: Appearance in 'Monster' and 'Nostalgia'

In 2018, Mikey Madison appeared in the drama films Monster and Nostalgia.

2019: Role in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' and 'The Addams Family'

In 2019, Mikey Madison played Susan "Sadie" Atkins in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. She also had a voice role as Candi in The Addams Family.

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2019: Role in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

In 2019, Mikey Madison played Susan Atkins in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

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2022: Role in 'Scream'

In 2022, Mikey Madison played Amber Freeman in the movie Scream.

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2022: End of 'Better Things'

In 2022, the FX comedy-drama series Better Things, in which Mikey Madison played Max Fox, ended its run.

2024: Supporting Role in 'Lady in the Lake'

In 2024, Mikey Madison had a supporting role in the miniseries Lady in the Lake.

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2024: Accolades for Role in 'Anora'

In 2024, Mikey Madison received several accolades, including the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Actress, for her role as a sex worker in Sean Baker's film Anora. She is the first member of Generation Z to win an acting Oscar.

2024: Role in 'Anora'

In 2024, Mikey Madison starred in the comedy-drama film Anora, where she played the titular character. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival to critical acclaim, winning the Palme d'Or, and Madison was praised for her performance.