Check out Mikey Madison, born March 25, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, an American actress who blew up for playin’ Manson Family member Susan “Sadie” Atkins in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). She locked in her actin’ chops with roles in the TV series Better Things (2016-2022) and the horror flick Scream (2022).

In 2025, Madison hit a huge career high by winnin’ the Academy Award for Best Actress for her turn as Ani in Sean Baker’s Anora. The film follows a Brooklyn lap dancer who gets tangled up with a young Russian oligarch, dealin’ with all the mess in their hookup. Madison’s performance got rave reviews for its realness and layers, helpin’ push the film’s big-time success. Anora snagged five Oscars, includin’ Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.

Madison’s Oscar grab was a total shock, since bets were on Demi Moore for her role in The Substance. But Madison’s roll kept buildin’ after her BAFTA win, leadin’ straight to her Academy glory. In her acceptance speech, she shouted out the sex worker community, givin’ props for inspirin’ her character.