8 Best Mikey Madison Movies & TV Shows

The film that made her world-famous overnight. Mikey plays Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn who gets caught up in a love story that grows increasingly complex and dangerous. She won the Oscar for Best Actress for it, and rightfully so: her performance is raw, vivid, and full of vulnerability. Anora shows that Mikey Madison belongs to the new generation of top actresses.

Quentin Tarantino's ode to old Hollywood was packed with stars, but Mikey made an impression as Sadie, one of the Manson girls. Her role is small but explosive, literally. She shows she can hold her own even within an ensemble of A-listers, earning her plenty of attention.

In this semi-autobiographical series from Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison played Sam Fox's daughter for years. For many, this was their first introduction to her. She grew alongside the series: from an insecure teenager into a young woman with sharp edges. A role that showcased her natural, authentic talent.

In the fifth Scream film, Mikey plays Amber, a seemingly ordinary teenager who becomes part of the new Ghostface murders. She switches perfectly between sympathetic and sinister. Her intensity in the finale made a big impression, proving she can carry horror convincingly too.

Mikey lent her voice to Candi in this animated film. It wasn't a lead role, but it proved she can channel her energy into voice acting too. For an actress who often performs physically and expressively, this shows she's more versatile than people might think.

A shorter film that didn't get a wide release, but where Madison made an impression as Alice. The film revolves around family and trauma, themes she has a striking instinct for.

In this ensemble drama about loss and memory, Mikey has a supporting role, but one that made her visible within the indie scene. The film got mixed reviews, but her presence was singled out as a fresh addition to an otherwise somber story.

In this courtroom drama about a young Black student accused of murder, Madison played a small but meaningful role. The film won awards at festivals and gave her the chance to work with an ensemble of experienced actors. It was a stepping stone to bigger projects. Mikey Madison has quickly grown into a name you can't overlook anymore. From intimate dramas to major Hollywood productions: she chooses projects that challenge her and let her show she can combine intensity with vulnerability. With Anora as a springboard, her career seems to be just getting started.