Madison Nicole Ziegler, professionally known as Maddie Ziegler, was born on September 30, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since the tender age of two, Maddie Ziegler has been captivated by the world of performance. Raised in the Steel City, Pennsylvania, Maddie's mother, Melissa, took the initiative to enroll her and her younger sister, Mackenzie Ziegler, in dance classes at a local studio.
A few years later, the trio gained widespread recognition as they starred in the hit Lifetime reality series 'Dance Moms'. The immense popularity of the show paved the way for Ziegler to transition into an internet sensation, starring in singer-songwriter Sia's music videos for 'Chandelier', 'Elastic Heart', and 'Big Girls Cry', which have collectively garnered over 1.5 billion views.
Maddie has showcased her dark contemporary dance routines on various esteemed platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Saturday Night Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and The 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Ziegler has since expanded her repertoire by acting in scripted television shows, including Pretty Little Liars and Austin & Ally. She made her major motion picture debut in The Book of Henry (2017),alongside Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, and Jacob Tremblay.
