Bailee Madison has transitioned from an acclaimed child actress to a prominent figure in film and television, expanding her career into producing and music. After making her acclaimed acting debut in the 2006 crime drama Lonely Hearts, Bailee Madison quickly earned early recognition for her role as May Belle Aarons in the 2007 fantasy drama Bridge to Terabithia. She further solidified her dramatic talents with a Critics’ Choice Movie Award nomination for her performance in the 2009 war drama Brothers. Madison took on a lead role in the critically acclaimed 2010 supernatural horror film Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, receiving positive reviews for her portrayal.
Most recently, Madison earned critical acclaim for her lead role as Imogen Adams in the HBO Max slasher horror series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, which ran from 2022 to 2024, establishing her as a prominent ‘scream queen’ within the genre. Throughout her career, Madison has also dedicated her efforts to philanthropy, serving as the national youth spokesperson for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation since 2011, actively advocating for childhood cancer research. In 2024, Madison debuted her solo music career with the release of her pop single ‘Kinda Fun.’ She is currently in post-production for her upcoming film project, 40 Dates and 40 Nights.