Career Timeline of Mikey Madison: Major Achievements and Milestones

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

Mikaela "Mikey" Madison is an American actress who gained recognition for her role in the FX comedy series *Better Things* (2016–2022). She further solidified her presence in the industry with her portrayal of Susan Atkins, a Manson family member, in Quentin Tarantino's *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* (2019). More recently, Madison played Amber Freeman in the slasher film *Scream* (2022), continuing to build her profile in diverse roles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Acting Debut

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

2014: Filming Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey

In 2014, Mikey Madison filmed her first feature film, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey.

2016: Starring in Better Things

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

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2017: Guest Starred in Imposters

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

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2017: Release of Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey

In 2017, the film Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey, which Mikey Madison filmed in 2014, was released.

2018: Appeared in Drama Films

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

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

In 2019, Mikey Madison gained recognition for her role in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and voiced Candi in The Addams Family.

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2019: Acting 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: End of Better Things series

In 2022, Better Things comedy-drama series created by Louis C.K. and Pamela Adlon, in which Mikey Madison was starring in, ended.

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2022: Acting in Scream

In 2022, Mikey Madison played Amber Freeman in Scream.

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2024: Awards for Anora

In 2024, Mikey Madison earned several accolades for her role in Sean Baker's film Anora, including the BAFTA and Academy Award for Best Actress.

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2024: Supporting Role in Lady in the Lake

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

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2024: Anora Film and Awards

In 2024, Mikey Madison starred in Sean Baker's comedy-drama film Anora as the titular stripper and sex worker, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, winning the Palme d'Or, and earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

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