Maddie Ziegler
Also known as Madison Nicole Ziegler
Career
Active 2010 – present
Biography
About Maddie Ziegler
Maddie Ziegler is best known as the dancer who topped the pyramid on Lifetime's Dance Moms, a position she earned as a top performer on the reality series. She gained national attention through the show and went on to appear in Sia's music videos for "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart." In 2017, she starred as Christina in the film The Book of Henry. Maddie has been active in the entertainment industry since 2010, building a career that spans acting, dancing, and business. She released her own clothing line called Maddie Style in 2017, and her Instagram following has grown to over 12.8 million fans, a figure that reflects her broad appeal as an influencer.
Born on September 30, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Maddie is American and of Caucasian ethnicity. She stands 5'6" tall with a slim build, brown hair, and blue eyes. Her dance background is rooted in ballet, and she has also pursued modeling, working as a glamour model. Maddie is straight and has no tattoos or piercings. She comes from a family that includes her sister Mackenzie Ziegler, who is also a dancer, along with two half brothers. Her mother is Melissa Gisoni, and her father is Kurt Ziegler. In her personal life, she began a relationship with Eddie Benjamin in 2019, having previously dated Jack Kelly and Kailand Morris, the latter whom she met on DWTS Juniors. She competed against Brooke Hyland during her time on Dance Moms. At 23 years old, Maddie continues to work across multiple entertainment fields, maintaining a presence that keeps her in the public eye. Her career has been marked by early success and ongoing versatility, making her a recognizable figure in pop culture.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2010-present (16 years active)
- Birthplace
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 118 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 12.8m (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Maddie Ziegler first become known to the public?
She gained national attention as a top performer on the Lifetime reality series Dance Moms, where she was the first dancer to be at the top of the pyramid.
What is notable about her Instagram following?
Her Instagram following has grown to over 12.8 million, a significant number that reflects her influence and popularity across social media.
What are some of her career achievements outside of Dance Moms?
She appeared in Sia's music videos for "Chandelier" and "Elastic Heart," starred in the 2017 film The Book of Henry, and launched her own clothing line called Maddie Style.
Did you know
- She was the first dancer to be at the top of the pyramid in Dance Moms.
- Her father, Kurt Ziegler, and mother, Melissa Gisoni, are both part of her family, along with her sister Mackenzie and two half brothers.
- She dated Kailand Morris, the son of Stevie Wonder, after meeting him on DWTS Juniors.
- Her body measurements include a bra cup size of 32B, which converts across multiple sizing systems.
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