Bailee Madison
Madison in January 2015
Born
Bailee Madison Riley

(1999-10-15) October 15, 1999
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2006–present
Relatives
Signature

Bailee Madison Riley (born October 15, 1999)[1] is an American actress and singer. She first gained acclaim for her role as May Belle Aarons in the fantasy drama film Bridge to Terabithia (2007). Madison received further recognition for her starring roles as Isabelle in the war drama film Brothers (2009), Sally Hurst in the horror film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), Maggie in the romantic comedy film Just Go with It (2011), Harper Simmons in the comedy film Parental Guidance (2012), Ida Clayton in the family film Cowgirls 'n Angels (2012), Clementine in the fantasy film Northpole (2014), Kinsey in the slasher film The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018), and Avery in the Netflix film A Week Away (2021).

On television, she appeared as Maxine Russo in the fantasy sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2011), young Snow White in the fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2012–2016), Hillary Harrison in the sitcom Trophy Wife (2013–2014), and Sophia Quinn in the drama series The Fosters (2014–2016). From 2015 to 2021, Madison starred as Grace Russell in the Hallmark Channel comedy-drama series Good Witch. In 2022, she began her role as Imogen Adams in the horror thriller series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, a spinoff of Pretty Little Liars.

Early life

Madison was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[2][3] the youngest of seven children. She has four brothers and two sisters. Her older sister, Kaitlin Vilasuso, is also an actress. Her mother is Patricia Riley.[4] She 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. She also serves as a national youth spokesperson for the childhood-cancer charity Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.[5][6]

Career

Madison at the Faith and Values Awards Gala in 2008

2010s

Madison at the Golden Globes Gift Lounge on January 14, 2012

In 2010, Madison starred in her first leading role in the supernatural horror film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. She starred alongside Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce, portraying the role of Sally Hurst, a lonely withdrawn child who is sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3+1⁄2 stars out of 4, calling it "a very good haunted house film" and adding that it "milks our frustration deliciously."[7]

In 2013, Madison began playing Hillary on the TV sitcom Trophy Wife, replacing Gianna LePera who played the character in the pilot.[8] In 2014, she began playing the recurring role of Sophia Quinn in the ABC Family drama The Fosters. In 2015, she began playing Grace Russell, the daughter of Cassie Nightingale, in the Hallmark series Good Witch. Madison continued in the role until the end of the fifth season in 2019.[9]

In 2017, it was announced that Madison would star in an adaptation of Rachel Bateman's novel Someone Else's Summer.[10]

In 2018, Madison portrayed the role of Kinsey, a rebellious child in the slasher film The Strangers: Prey at Night. She starred alongside Christina Hendricks and Martin Henderson, as her parents. Although the film received a mixed response from critics, Madison's performance was praised and was relatively successful at the box office.[11][12]

2020s

In 2021, Madison played the female lead in a teen Christian musical drama, A Week Away, alongside Kevin Quinn. Netflix released the film on March 26. 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.[13]

Personal life

Since 2019, Madison has been in a relationship with Blake Richardson from the band New Hope Club.[14]

Other ventures

Madison has served as the national youth spokesperson for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation since 2010, an organization that encourages kids to fundraise and spread awareness of pediatric cancer by running their own lemonade stands.[15] In January 2018, Madison's first novel was published, Losing Brave, a Young-Adult Mystery which was co-written with Stefne Miller. Since November 2018, she has co-hosted the podcast Just Between Us with her sister Kaitlin Vilasuso.[16]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Lonely HeartsRainelle Downing
2007Bridge to Terabithia[17]May Belle Aarons
LookMegan
Saving Sarah CainHannah Cottrell
The Last Day of Summer[18]Maxine
2008Phoebe in WonderlandOlivia Lichten
2009BrothersIsabelle Cahill
2010An Invisible Sign[19]Young Mona Gray
ConvictionYoung Betty Anne Waters
Letters to GodSamantha Perryfield
Don't Be Afraid of the DarkSally Hurst
2011Just Go With ItMaggie Murphy (Kiki Dee)
25 HillKate SlaterCameo
2012Parental GuidanceHarper Simmons
MonicaMonica (voice)Short film
Cowgirls 'n Angels[20]Ida Clayton
2013The Magic BraceletAshleyShort film
Watercolor PostcardsCotton
2016Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of NantucketAnnabelle HooperAlso producer
2017A Cowgirl's StoryDusty RhodesAlso producer
2018The Strangers: Prey at NightKinsey
2019Love & DebtMelissa Warner
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck[21] Finley Tremaine
A Week Away Avery Also co-producer
2022 Play Dead Chloe
TBA The Pool Kate

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007CSI: NYRose DuncanEpisode: "Boo"
HouseLucyEpisode: "Act Your Age"
UnfabulousYoung Addie Singer2 episodes
Cory in the HouseMaya2 episodes
Judy's Got a GunBrenna LemenTelevision film
2008Merry Christmas, Drake & JoshMary Alice JohanssonTelevision film[22]
Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesLittle GirlEpisode: "What He Beheld"
2010Law & Order: Special Victims UnitMackenzie BurtonEpisode: "Locum"
HubworldHerself1 episode
2010–2012The Haunting Hour: The SeriesLilly Carbo / Jenny / Becky4 episodes
2011Wizards of Waverly PlaceMaxine Russo6 episodes[23]
ChaseZoeEpisode: "Father Figure"
PowersCalistaPilot[24]
2012A Taste of RomanceHannah CallahanTelevision film
Smart CookiesDaisyTelevision film
2012–2016Once Upon a TimeYoung Snow White4 episodes
2013HalfRiley YoungTelevision film
Pete's ChristmasKatieTelevision film
HollistonBaileeEpisode "Rock the Cradle"
2013–2014Trophy WifeHillary HarrisonMain role; 21 episodes
2014–2016The FostersSophia Quinn11 episodes
2014American Dad!UnknownEpisode: "Roger Passes the Bar"
NorthpoleClementineTelevision film
2015–2019;
2021		Good WitchGrace RussellMain role; 57 episodes[25]
2015Northpole: Open for ChristmasClementineTelevision film
MulaneyRubyEpisode: "Ruby"
2016Holiday JoyJoy HockstatterTelevision film
The Night Before HalloweenMeganTelevision film
Date with LoveHeidi WattsTelevision film
2022–presentPretty Little Liars: Original SinImogen AdamsLead role
2023The Hardy BoysDrew "Darrow" / SparewellRecurring role[26]

Music videos

Year Title Artist Role Notes
2014 "Do Life Big" Jamie Grace Herself Cameo
2017 "Love You So" Alex Lange Alex's Girlfriend
2019 "Foolish" Meghan Trainor Meghan's Party Guest
"All the Ways" The Bear's Love Interest
"Love Again" New Hope Club Blake's Girlfriend
2020 "Worse" Also director
2022 "Call Me a Quitter"

Discography

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Kinda Fun" 2024 Non-album single

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2008Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or YoungerBridge to TerabithiaWon[27]
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastWon[27]
Best Performance in a TV Series Guest Starring Young ActressHouseNominated[27]
Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young ActressThe Last Day of SummerWon[27]
Movieguide AwardsMost Inspirational Television ActingSaving Sarah CainWon[28]
2010Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young ActressBrothersNominated[29]
Saturn AwardsBest Performance by a Younger ActorNominated[30]
2011Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film (Leading Young Actress Ten and Under)An Invisible SignNominated[31]
Youth Rock AwardsRockin' Child Performer (TV / Film)Don't Be Afraid of the DarkNominated[32]
2012Fangoria Chainsaw AwardsBest ActressNominated[33]
Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActressJust Go With ItNominated[34]
2013Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastParental GuidanceNominated[35]

Publications

  • Losing Brave (January 24, 2018) (co-written with Stefne Miller)[36]

References

  1. ↑ "Bailee Madison celebrates her 13th birthday on October 20, 2012 in..." Getty Images.
  2. ↑ "Bailee Madison". Issue Magazine. Retrieved October 10, 2019. Where are you from? I was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida! I grew up in a town called Lauderdale by the Sea, and I still go home whenever I can.
  3. ↑ "Bailee Madison Talks To Us About Growing Up In South Florida, Her Career And More". Fort Lauderdale Daily. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Children in Film". Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2014.
  5. ↑ Stacey Harrison (December 9, 2011). "Bailee Madison returns to The Hub's "Haunting Hour" with "Scarecrow"". channelguidemag.com. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  6. ↑ I Am Second. "I Am Second Bailee Madison – Child Actress". youtube.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Bailee Madison Trophy Wife". IGN. September 9, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
  9. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (July 3, 2019). "Good Witch Twist: Bailee Madison Exits Ahead of Just-Ordered Season 6". Archived from the original on July 3, 2019.
  10. ↑ McNary, Dave (May 5, 2017). "Bailee Madison to Star in 'Someone Else's Summer' Movie Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)". Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Review – Strangers: Prey at Night is Why Some Films Don't Need Sequels". Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. March 9, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Film Review: The Strangers: Prey at Night is a Quick, Bloody Slasher Throwback". Consequence of Sound. March 8, 2018. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
  13. ↑ DelRosario, Alexandra (July 27, 2021). "'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin' Sets Bailee Madison To Star In HBO Max Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  14. ↑ Wickes, Hanna (October 15, 2022). "Bailee Madison and New Hope Club's Blake Richardson's Relationship Timeline". J-14. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Young actress Bailee Madison sells lemonade for charity, celebrates Girl Scouts 100th anniversary with new role", FoxNews.com, June 12, 2012.
  16. ↑ "PodcastOne: Just Between Us with Bailee Madison & Kaitlin Vilasuso". PodcastOne. Retrieved January 21, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Bridge to Terabithia official site". Disney.go.com. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  18. ↑ "The Last Day Of Summer official site". Nick.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  19. ↑ "J2 Pictures / J2TV official web site". J2. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  20. ↑ Josh L. Dickey (April 11, 2011). "Bailee Madison rides rodeo pic". Variety.
  21. ↑ Piester, Lauren (April 13, 2021). "Bailee Madison Goes Full Cowboy in the Trailer For A Cinderella Story: Starstruck". E! Online.
  22. ↑ "Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh official site". Nick.com. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  23. ↑ Megan Walsh-Boyle. "Exclusive: Disney Channel Announces Season 4 of Wizards of Waverly Place". TV Guide. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  24. ↑ Nellie Andreeva (June 15, 2011). "Pilot Castings: USA's 'Over/Under' Finds Female Lead, Young Actress Joins 'Powers'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved June 16, 2011.
  25. ↑ "Cast of Good Witch". Hallmark Channel. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015.
  26. ↑ Dowling, Amber (October 12, 2022). "Hulu's 'Hardy Boys' to End After Season 3". Variety. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  27. 1 2 3 4 "29th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on July 6, 2008. Retrieved March 31, 2011.
  28. ↑ Garcia, Ellen (February 14, 2008). "Top 10 Movies of 2007 Announced at 'Christian Oscars'". christianpost.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  29. ↑ "15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards (2010) – Best Picture: The Hurt Locker". criticschoice.com. November 21, 2011. Archived from the original on May 27, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  30. ↑ Miller, Ross (February 15, 2014). "Avatar Leads 2010 Saturn Awards Nominations". screenrant.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  31. ↑ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2011. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
  32. ↑ "Youth Rock Awards Nominees". Youth Rocks Awards. 2011. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  33. ↑ "The 2012 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Ballot!". Fangoria Staff. 2012. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  34. ↑ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
  35. ↑ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  36. ↑ Bergado, Gabe (April 3, 2017). "Bailee Madison Reveals Upcoming YA Book". Teen Vogue. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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