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Madelyn Renee Cline

(1997-12-21) December 21, 1997 (age 27)
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present

Madelyn Renee Cline (born December 21, 1997) is an American actress and model. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might know her from the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks. She also starred in the mystery film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022).

Early Life and Beginnings

Madelyn Cline was born on December 21, 1997. Her parents are Pam, an estate agent, and Mark, an engineer. She grew up in Goose Creek, South Carolina, which is close to Charleston.

Madelyn went to Coastal Carolina University for a short time. But she decided to leave college to focus on acting. She then moved to Los Angeles to follow her dream. When she was a child, she even appeared in a TV commercial. It was for a Chuck E. Cheese’s pizzamaker oven!

Madelyn's Acting Journey

Madelyn started her career with a talent agency in Charleston. When she was 10, she took part in a modeling and talent competition. After that, she appeared on the covers of Parent and Parent & Child magazines.

She spent some of her early summers in New York City. There, she worked on TV commercials and print ads. These included ads for T-Mobile, Flow Automotive, Next clothing, and Sunny D.

Early Acting Roles

Madelyn later got small acting parts. She played Chloe in the movie Boy Erased (2018). She was also Taylor Watts in the TV series Vice Principals (2016–2017). She had recurring roles in other shows too. These included The Originals (2017) and Stranger Things (2017).

Breakthrough Roles

In 2020, Madelyn Cline became a main star in the Netflix teen adventure drama Outer Banks. She plays the character Sarah Cameron. This show has been very popular with critics. Her role in Outer Banks is considered her breakthrough. This means it was the role that made her widely known.

Madelyn also starred in the mystery comedy Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. This movie was released on Netflix in 2022. Critics really liked her performance in this film.

Modeling Career

Besides acting, Madelyn is also a successful model. She has been in ad campaigns for many famous brands. These include American Girl, Toys "R" Us, and American Eagle. She has also modeled for high-fashion brands like Stella McCartney and Versace. In 2023, she became a brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger. She appeared in their "Summer Essentials" campaign.

Personal Well-being

Madelyn Cline has shared that she faced challenges with her body image. She worked through an eating disorder when she was a teenager. It's important to remember that taking care of your body and mind is very important.

Madelyn's Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2011 23rd Psalm: Redemption Maya Smith Short film
2012 Children of Wax Ashlyn
2014 Bridge the Cap Tanya
2016 Savannah Sunrise Willow
2018 Boy Erased Chloe
2020 What Breaks the Ice Emily
2021 This Is the Night Sophia Larocca
2022 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Whiskey
2025 Untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel TBA Filming
TBA The Map That Leads To You Post-production

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Jury Grace Alexander Television film
2016–2017 Vice Principals Taylor Watts 3 episodes
2017 The Originals Jessica 3 episodes
Stranger Things Tina 2 episodes
2020–present Outer Banks Sarah Cameron Main role

Music Videos

Year Title Artist Role
2020 "Hot Stuff" Kygo featuring Donna Summer Herself

Awards and Nominations

Madelyn Cline has won and been nominated for several awards for her acting.

Year Ceremony Award Work Result
2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Kiss (shared with Chase Stokes) Outer Banks Won
2022 Just Jared Jr Fan Awards Favorite Young Actress Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Nominated
2023 Gold Derby Awards Ensemble Cast (shared with Dave Bautista, Daniel Craig, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Jackie Hoffman, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr., Dallas Roberts, Noah Segan) Nominated

See also

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