Maddison Brown facts for kids

Maddison Amy Brown (born April 23, 1997) is an Australian actress and model. She is best known for playing Kirby Anders in the TV show Dynasty.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Maddison Brown grew up with two older sisters. Her sister, Allyson, played basketball for Australia. Maddison started acting when she was just five years old. Later, she began modeling at the age of 12.

When she was 16, Maddison left high school. She moved from Australia to New York City to focus on her modeling career. Her parents joined her for her first few trips. After that, she traveled and worked on her own.

Maddison made her first acting appearance in 2004. It was in a TV movie called Go Big. She said that acting as a child helped her learn to handle rejection. This made her early years as a model easier.

Breaking into Acting

Soon after moving to New York, Maddison got a big acting role. She starred with Nicole Kidman in the 2015 movie Strangerland. Maddison called this experience "wonderful" and a "career-altering" moment.

In 2016, Maddison also appeared in an Australian TV show. It was a drama series called The Kettering Incident. She acted alongside Elizabeth Debicki.

Joining the Cast of Dynasty

In 2018, Maddison Brown joined the TV show Dynasty. She played the character of Kirby Anders. The show is filmed in Atlanta, USA. It took Maddison some time to get used to living there. She sometimes felt homesick for Australia.

Maddison has modeled for many famous brands. These include Calvin Klein, Miu Miu, Jason Wu, and Jasper Conran. She is also an ambassador for brands like Pantene and Longines.

Personal Life and Views

Maddison has shared that she sometimes found it hard to connect with people her age. This was because she had lived and worked overseas for a long time. She missed some typical Australian high school events. These included the school formal (like a prom) and schoolies week (a post-graduation celebration). However, she said she didn't mind too much. She prefers a quieter lifestyle and does not enjoy partying.

Maddison lives in Atlanta with her dog, Poppy. But she still considers Sydney, Australia, her home. She describes herself as a private person. She is happy staying at home and keeping her life private.

Maddison has spoken about how women are seen in Hollywood. She believes women often have to work harder than men. She also thinks women are more likely to be called "difficult" in the industry.

Filmography

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In Spanish: Maddison Brown para niños