Bailee Madison is an American and Canadian actress, singer and songwriter. Madison began acting at just two weeks of age, appearing mostly in television commercials for the first few years. Her film debut, as May Belle Aarons in the fantasy drama Bridge to Terabithia, brought her early praise. She gained wider acclaim for starring in the war drama film Brothers, for which she was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer. Madison went on to star in a number of horror and thriller films, beginning with Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, gaining a reputation as a scream queen. She had commercial success with starring roles in the comedies Just Go with It and Parental Guidance, though the critical reception of these films was mostly negative. She subsequently debuted her solo music career with the release of the pop single “Kinda Fun”.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Bailee Madison was born on the 15th of October 1999, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.
| Birth Name | Bailee Madison Riley |
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| Date of Birth | 15th of October 1999 |
| Place of Birth | Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality | American-Canadian |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christianity |
Genre
Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Independent
Education
Her educational qualifications are unknown.
Family Details
- Father – Michael Riley
- Mother – Patricia Riley
- Siblings – Kaitlin Riley (Older Sister) (Actress)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Bailee Madison has dated –
- Alex Lange – From 2016 to 2018, Bailee dated Alex Lange.
- Blake Richardson – Since 2019, Madison has been in a relationship with Blake Richardson from the band New Hope Club.
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 6 (US) |
| Dress Size | 5 (US) |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Madison became known as Maxine Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place and for starring as Sally Hurst in Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. In 2011, she appeared with Adam Sandler in Just Go with It; she began playing Grace Russell in Good Witch. She launched her own YouTube web series and hosted it with her former babysitter, Samantha Droke. Since November 2018, she has co-hosted the podcast Just Between Us with her sister Kaitlin Vilasuso.
Film Debut
In 2006, Bailee had her first film onscreen role in the movie Lonely Hearts as Rainelle Downing and she made her theatrical film debut as Isabelle Cahill in the psychological thriller war film Brothers (2009).
Television Debut
In 2007, Madison landed her first role in television by appearing as Rose Duncan in the series, CSI: NY.
As A Singer
In 2024, Madison signed a deal with Red Van Records, releasing her first single, “Kinda Fun”, on January 12, and on July 26, her second single, “Chiller”.
Brand Endorsements
She has done commercials work for several brands such as Disney, SeaWorld, and Cadillac.
Bailee Madison Net worth
Bailee Madison has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Bailee Madison
- Instagram – baileemadison
- Twitter – Bailee Madison
Some Lesser Known Facts About Bailee Madison
- The youngest of seven children, she has four brothers and two sisters. Her elder sister, Kaitlin Vilasuso, is also an actress. Her father is Canadian, and through him Madison has citizenship by birth.
- Madison began her career when she was two weeks old, appearing in an Office Depot commercial. Since then, she has appeared in several national commercials for major companies including Disney, SeaWorld, and Cadillac.
- In 2010, she starred in her first leading role in the supernatural horror film Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.
- In 2013, Madison began playing Hillary on the TV sitcom Trophy Wife, replacing Gianna LePera who played the character in the pilot.
- In January 2018, Madison’s first novel was published, Losing Brave, a young-adult mystery which was co-written with Stefne Miller.
- In 2021, Madison played the female lead in a teen Christian musical drama, A Week Away alongside Kevin Quinn. On March 26, Netflix released the film.
- The following year, she played Imogen Adams in the HBO Max horror-thriller series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, a spin-off of Pretty Little Liars, to critical acclaim.
- She also serves as a national youth spokesperson for the childhood-cancer charity Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
