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Madison Bailey
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Bailey in 2023
Born
Madison Lilly Bailey

(1999-01-29) January 29, 1999 (age 26)
Kernersville, North Carolina, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2015–present
Height 5' 8"

Madison Lilly Bailey (born January 29, 1999) is an American actress. She is well-known for her role in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks. She plays the character Kiara "Kie" Carrera in the show.

Early Life and Family

Madison Bailey grew up in Kernersville, North Carolina. She was adopted by her parents. Madison has six older brothers and sisters. Five of her siblings were also adopted through foster care. Her background includes Mauritian and Italian heritage. She has shared that she grew up in a community that was mostly white. Madison went to East Forsyth High School in Kernersville. Her mother passed away in 2018. Madison and two of her sisters have a tattoo to remember her.

Acting Career Highlights

Madison Bailey first wanted to be a singer. However, she decided to try acting and modeling when she was 15. This was because she felt nervous singing in front of people. She started her acting career in 2015. She appeared in TV shows like Mr. Mercedes and Constantine.

Becoming Wendy Hernandez

In 2018, Madison got a role in the CW science fiction TV series Black Lightning. She played Wendy Hernandez, a teenager with special powers. Wendy could control and move air. Madison was in this role for two seasons.

Starring in Outer Banks

Since 2020, Madison Bailey has been a main character in the Netflix mystery drama Outer Banks. She plays Kiara "Kie" Carrera. This role has made her very popular.

Personal Interests

Madison Bailey enjoys doing her own makeup. She has also appeared in advertisements for a makeup brand called Fenty Beauty.

Film Roles

Movies
Year Title Role
2017 Fist Fight High Schooler
2018 Bottle Girl Jackie
2020 Discarded Things Daniella
Impractical Jokers: The Movie Bowling Alley Girl
2021 Supercool Emily
2024 Painter, TheThe Painter Sophia
Time Cut Lucy Field

Television Roles

TV Shows
Year Title Role
2015 Constantine Caroline
Swamp Investigations Mary Hold Bear
2017 Mr. Mercedes Chloe
Murder Chose Me Angela Henry
2018 Two Roads Zoe
2018–2019 Black Lightning Wendy Hernandez
2019 Creepshow Carla
2020 Council of Dads Jules
2020–present Outer Banks Kiara "Kie" Carrera
2021 American Horror Stories Kelley
2025 Constance Sasha

See also

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