Bailee Madison

Bailee Madison, born on October 15, 1999, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, started her career at two weeks old, appearing in television commercials for major companies like Office Depot, Disney, SeaWorld, and Cadillac. Her acting debut in 2006 was in the crime drama “Lonely Hearts.” She gained early recognition for her role as May Belle Aarons in the fantasy drama “Bridge to Terabithia” (2007) and further acclaim for her performance in the war drama “Brothers” (2009), earning a Critics’ Choice Movie Award nomination. Madison showcased versatility with starring roles in comedies like “Just Go with It” (2011), alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, and “Parental Guidance” (2012) with Marisa Tomei, Bette Midler, and Billy Crystal. In 2010, she received positive reviews for her lead role in the supernatural horror film “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” a film that Natalie Portman, her co-star from “Brothers,” recommended her for. Her career trajectory demonstrates a consistent pursuit of challenging and diverse roles across various genres.

Madison transitioned into television with recurring roles in “The Haunting Hour: The Series” (2010–2012) and as young Snow White in “Once Upon a Time” (2012–2016). She took on leading roles as Hillary Harrison in “Trophy Wife” (2013–2014) and Grace Russell in the Hallmark series “Good Witch” (2015–2021), a role she maintained for 57 episodes until her departure in 2019. In 2018, she starred in the horror film “The Strangers: Prey at Night,” where her performance was noted. Her work as a co-producer on films like “Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of Nantucket” (2016) and “A Week Away” (2021) marked her expansion behind the camera. More recently, Madison critically acclaimed for her lead role as Imogen Adams in the HBO Max slasher horror series “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” (2022–2024), establishing her as a scream queen. In 2024, she debuted her solo music career with the release of the pop single “Kinda Fun.” Since 2010, Madison has also served as the national youth spokesperson for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, actively advocating for childhood cancer research.