Maddison Brown facts for kids

Maddison Amy Brown (born on April 23, 1997) is an actress and model from Australia. She started acting when she was seven years old. She appeared in movies like Strangerland and TV shows such as The Kettering Incident. Maddison is well-known for playing Kirby Anders in the TV show Dynasty. In 2024, she moved back to Australia. She then joined the cast of the TV show Home and Away as Jo Langham.

Early life and beginnings

Maddison Brown has two older sisters. Her sister Allyson played basketball for Australia. Maddison started acting when she was five years old. She began modeling when she was 12.

When Maddison was 16, she left high school. She also moved from Australia to New York City. This was to follow her dream of becoming a model. Her parents went with her for the first few trips. After that, she traveled on her own.

Career highlights

Acting journey

Maddison first acted in 2004. It was a TV movie called Go Big. She was only seven years old. She told Wonderland Magazine in 2015 that acting as a child helped her. It taught her how to handle being told "no." This made her first years as a model easier.

Soon after moving to New York, Maddison got a role. She played Lily in the 2015 movie Strangerland. Lily was the daughter of characters played by Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes. Maddison said this experience was "wonderful." She felt it changed her career.

In 2016, Maddison was in the Australian TV show The Kettering Incident. She played a younger version of a character.

In 2018, she joined the TV show Dynasty. She played the character Kirby Anders. The show was filmed in Atlanta. Maddison felt a bit homesick at first. It took her some time to get used to living there.

Maddison also stars as Dani in the movie To Kill A Wolf. This movie is a modern version of the Little Red Riding Hood story.

After returning to Australia, Maddison joined Home and Away. She plays the character Jo Langham. Her first episode aired on June 9, 2025.

Modeling and business

Maddison Brown has modeled for many famous brands. These include Calvin Klein, Miu Miu, and Jason Wu. She is also an ambassador for Pantene and Longines. This means she represents these brands.

In January 2023, Maddison started a skincare and sunscreen company. It is called Outside Beauty & Skincare. She started it with her sister, Allyson Popovic. They wanted to create a good sunscreen. This idea came after their father's best friend passed away from melanoma.

Outside Beauty & Skincare has become very popular in Australia. It is known for its SPF beauty products. In early 2025, their SPF50+ Lip to Cheek balm became a top seller. One balm was sold every four seconds. In October 2024, the fashion brand DISSH started selling their products. Two months later, they also launched on Adore Beauty.

Life outside work

Maddison lived in the United States until October 2024. She lived in Atlanta while filming Dynasty. Later, she lived in West Hollywood.

In 2020, Maddison spoke to Harper's Bazaar Australia. She talked about how women are seen in Hollywood. She said women often have to work much harder. They also have to be much nicer to get the same chances as men. She noted that women are often called "divas" more than men.

Maddison Brown is engaged to New Zealand actor Simon Mead.

Filmography

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In Spanish: Maddison Brown para niños