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Madeline Brewer
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Brewer in 2018
Born
Madeline Kathryn Brewer

(1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 33)
Alma mater American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Occupation Actress
Years active 2013–present

Madeline Kathryn Brewer (born May 1, 1992) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black and Hemlock Grove. She also starred as Janine Lindo in the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale. More recently, she played Brontë in the Netflix series You.

For her work in The Handmaid's Tale, Madeline was nominated for a big award. This was the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2021. She has also appeared in films like Braid, Cam, and The Ultimate Playlist of Noise.

Early Life and Education

Madeline Brewer grew up in Pitman, New Jersey. Her parents are Laurie and Mark Brewer, and her dad is also an actor and musician. When she was in high school in 2009, she starred as Dorothy in her school musical, The Wiz. The next year, she was crowned Miss Pitman. Madeline later studied acting at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

Madeline Brewer's Acting Career

Madeline Brewer began her TV career in 2013. Her first big role was Tricia Miller in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. After that, she played Miranda Cates in another Netflix show, Hemlock Grove. In 2016, she appeared in an episode of the show Black Mirror called "Men Against Fire".

Starring Roles in TV Shows

In 2017, Madeline started a main role in The Handmaid's Tale. She plays the character Janine Lindo in this Hulu series. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021. This was for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

In 2025, Madeline took on a main role in the Netflix series You. She played the character Brontë in the show's fifth season.

Film Appearances

Madeline Brewer also has many film credits. Her first feature films were Hedgehog and Flesh and Blood in 2017. In 2018, she had leading roles in two psychological horror films: Braid and Cam.

..... In 2021, she starred in the romantic comedy The Ultimate Playlist of Noise. Other films she appeared in include Separation (2021) and Space Oddity (2022).

Stage Performances

From late 2022 to early 2023, Madeline performed on stage in London. She played Sally Bowles in the musical Cabaret at the Playhouse Theatre. In August 2025, she made her New York stage debut. She performed in the Off-Broadway show Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre. She played the role of Audrey.

Personal Life

Madeline Brewer is set to get married in July 2025. She has shared her excitement about this special event. She also mentioned how proud she is of her recent acting projects.

Filmography

Film Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Hedgehog Ali Also executive producer
Flesh and Blood Maddy
2018 Still Lily
Braid Daphne Peters/Mother
Cam Alice Ackerman/Lola
2019 Captive State Rula
... Dawn
Where Are You Hannah/Kate
2021 The Ultimate Playlist of Noise Wendy
Separation Samantha Nally
2022 Space Oddity Liz
2022 Pruning Sami Geller Short film
2025 I Live Here Now Lillian Post-production
TBA Anniversary Anna Post-production

Television Roles

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Orange Is the New Black Tricia Miller Recurring role (season 1), 7 episodes
2014 Stalker Claudia Burke Episode: "Crazy for You"
2014–2015 Hemlock Grove Miranda Cates Recurring role (seasons 2–3), 10 episodes
2015–2016 Grimm Billie Trump Episodes: "Wesen Nacht", "Eve of Destruction"
2016 Black Mirror Hunter Raiman Episode: "Men Against Fire"
Deleted, TheThe Deleted Agatha Web series; main role
2017–2025 The Handmaid's Tale Janine Lindo / Ofwarren / Ofdaniel / Ofhoward / Ofjoseph Main role
Nomination – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2021)
2020 Acting for a Cause Claudius Episode: "Hamlet"
2022 Shining Girls Klara Meiser 3 episodes
2025 You Bronte / Louise Flannery Main role (season 5)

See also

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