Maddie Ziegler
Maddie Ziegler, known for her exceptional dance talent, gained global recognition through her captivating performances in Sia's music videos, particularly "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart".
Dancer
September 30, 2002
Libra
22
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Maddie Ziegler, born on September 30, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a talented dancer, actress, and author who gained prominence as a child star on the Lifetime reality television series “Dance Moms” from 2011 to 2016. She began dancing at the age of two and trained at the Abby Lee Dance Company. Ziegler attended Sloan Elementary School in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, before being homeschooled to accommodate her busy career.
Ziegler showcased her exceptional dance talent and versatility in various dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, and acrobatics. She rose to international fame for her appearances in music videos for Sia’s songs “Chandelier” and “Elastic Heart,” which garnered millions of views and critical acclaim for her captivating dance performances. Ziegler has also collaborated with other renowned artists, such as appearing in Sia’s music video for “Big Girls Cry.”
In addition to her dance career, Ziegler has transitioned into acting, making her feature film debut in the 2017 drama “The Book of Henry.” She also starred in the 2021 film “West Side Story” as Velma. Ziegler launched her own fashion line, “Maddie Style,” in 2014 and published a memoir, “The Maddie Diaries,” in 2017.
Throughout her career, Ziegler has won numerous dance competitions, including the prestigious “Starpower National Championship” and “The Dance Awards.” She received two Teen Choice Awards for “Choice Dancer” in 2016 and 2017 and was honored with the “Industry Dance Award” at the 2016 Dance Excellence Awards. Ziegler was also featured in Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” list in 2017.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, with her family, Ziegler has two younger sisters, Mackenzie and Marcille. She is an advocate for anti-bullying and body positivity, using her platform to raise awareness about these issues. Ziegler is also passionate about fashion and makeup, often sharing her style and beauty tips on social media.
Maddie Ziegler holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to have 1 million subscribers on YouTube. She has a pet dog named Charli, named after her “Dance Moms” co-star Charli D’Amelio. In addition to her dancing and acting talents, Maddie is a skilled singer and has released several singles, including “Breathe” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
