Bailee Madison

Bailee Madison (born October 15, 1999)[1] is an American actress and producer. She first gained acclaim for her role as May Belle Aarons in the fantasy drama film Bridge to Terabithia (2007). Madison received further recognition for her starring roles as Isabelle in the war drama film Brothers (2009), Sally Hurst in the horror film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), Maggie in the romantic comedy film Just Go with It (2011), Harper Simmons in the comedy film Parental Guidance (2012), Clementine in the fantasy film Northpole (2014), and Kinsey in the slasher film The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018).

Not to be confused with Madison Bailey.
Bailee Madison
Madison in July 2019
Born (1999-10-15) October 15, 1999
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
RelativesKaitlin Vilasuso (sister)

On television, she appeared as Maxine Russo in the fantasy sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2011), young Snow White in the fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time (2012–16), Hillary Harrison in the sitcom Trophy Wife (2013–14), and Sophia Quinn in the drama series The Fosters (2014–16). From 2015 to 2019, Madison starred as Grace Russell in the Hallmark Channel comedy-drama series Good Witch.

Early life

Madison was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[2][3] the youngest of seven children. She has four brothers and two sisters. Her older sister, Kaitlin Riley, is also an actress. Her mother is Patricia Riley.[4] She began her career when she was two weeks old, appearing in an Office Depot commercial. Since then, she has appeared in several national commercials for major companies including Disney, SeaWorld, and Cadillac. She also serves as a national youth spokesperson for the childhood-cancer charity Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.[5][6]

Career

2006–2011: Early career and breakthrough
Madison at the Faith and Values Awards Gala in 2008

Madison made her major motion picture debut in the drama film Lonely Hearts, in which she plays Rainelle, a girl thrown into the midst of a world of crime. Madison also has a significant role in the Disney fantasy drama film Bridge to Terabithia, portraying May Belle Aarons, the younger sister of the lead male character played by Josh Hutcherson. She also appears in the independent film Look as Megan, a girl who is being watched and followed by a kidnapper.

Madison had a small role in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles during the season 1 finale, "What He Beheld", as a girl who becomes part of a short-lived hostage situation. In the DVD extras, it is said that they thought about changing the role slightly because of its violent nature, but she insisted that they not. In 2007, Madison appeared in Nickelodeon's television film The Last Day of Summer. She plays a girl who helps a friend during a difficult time. She also appeared in another Nickelodeon production, the television Christmas special Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, in which she played a girl who lived with a foster family.

Madison is seen in a featured supporting role in the 2009 drama film Brothers as Isabelle Cahill, the older daughter of Captain Sam Cahill (Tobey Maguire) and Grace Cahill (Natalie Portman). For her portrayal in the film, she was nominated for both a Saturn Award and a BFCA Critics' Choice Award. In 2010, Madison was in the drama film Letters to God, where she portrayed Samantha Perryfield, best friend of the lead character who is fighting cancer.

She is seen in Conviction (2010), playing the younger version of Hilary Swank's character, Betty Anne Waters. She can be seen in the episode "Locum" from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Mackenzie Burton, a girl who was adopted and feels like she is only filling the place of her parents' older daughter who was abducted years ago. She appeared in three episodes of the children's horror series, The Haunting Hour: The Series.

Also in 2010, Madison starred in her first leading role in the supernatural horror film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark. She starred alongside Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce, portraying the role of Sally Hurst, a lonely withdrawn child who is sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3½ stars out of 4, calling it "a very good haunted house film" and adding that it "milks our frustration deliciously."[7]

In 2011, Madison had a recurring role in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place as Maxine, the girl form of Max Russo. She also appeared in Just Go with It, alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, as Maggie Murphy, a young girl who wants to become an actress. Madison appeared in the drama film An Invisible Sign, as the younger version of Jessica Alba's character.

2012–present: Continued success
Madison at the Golden Globes Gift Lounge on January 14, 2012

In 2012, Madison appeared in the Hallmark film A Taste of Romance alongside Teri Polo and James Patrick Stuart. She also had a guest role as the younger version of Ginnifer Goodwin's character Snow White in the TV series Once Upon a Time. She also could be seen as the main character in the film Cowgirls n' Angels where she played the feisty and rebellious Ida Clayton who has fantasies of finding her father, a rodeo rider. Madison appeared in another Hallmark film entitled Smart Cookie as Daisy, an eager girl hoping to prove herself as a Girl Scout. In December, she appeared in the family comedy film Parental Guidance, alongside Billy Crystal and Bette Midler.

In 2013, Madison began playing Hillary on the TV sitcom Trophy Wife, replacing Gianna LePera who played the character in the pilot.[8] In 2014, she began playing the recurring role of Sophia Quinn in the ABC Family drama The Fosters. In 2015, she began playing Grace Russell, the daughter of Cassie Nightingale, in the Hallmark series Good Witch.[9] Madison continued in the role until the end of the fifth season in 2019.[10]

In 2017, it was announced that Madison would star in an adaptation of Rachel Bateman's novel Someone Else's Summer.[11]

In 2018, Madison portrayed the role of Kinsey, a rebellious child in slasher horror film The Strangers: Prey at Night. She starred alongside Christina Hendricks and Martin Henderson, as her parents. The film received a mixed response from critics and was relatively successful at the box office.[12][13]

Other ventures

Madison has worked in voice over, with such projects as Breathe Bible.[14]

Madison has served as the national youth spokesperson for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation since 2010, an organization that encourages kids to fundraise and spread awareness of pediatric cancer by running their own lemonade stands.[15] In January 2018, Madison's first novel was published, Losing Brave, a Young-Adult Mystery which was co-written with Stefne Miller.[16] Since November 2018, she has co-hosted the podcast Just Between Us with her sister Kaitlin Vilasuso.[17]

Filmography

Bold text===Film===

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Lonely HeartsRainelle Downing
2007Bridge to Terabithia[18]May Belle Aarons
LookMegan
Saving Sarah CainHannah Cottrell
The Last Day of Summer[19]Maxine
2008Phoebe in WonderlandOlivia Lichten
2009BrothersIsabelle Cahill
2010An Invisible Sign[20]Young Mona Gray
ConvictionYoung Betty Anne Waters
Letters to GodSamantha Perryfield
Don't Be Afraid of the DarkSally Hurst
2011Just Go With ItMaggie Murphy (Kiki Dee)
25 HillKate SlaterCameo
2012Parental GuidanceHarper Simmons
MonicaMonica (voice)Short film
Cowgirls 'n Angels[21]Ida Clayton
2013The Magic BraceletAshleyShort film
2014 Watercolor Postcards Cotton Drama
2016Holiday JoyJoy
2016Annabelle Hooper and the Ghosts of NantucketAnnabelle HooperAlso producer
2017A Cowgirl's StoryDusty RhodesAlso producer
2018The Strangers: Prey at NightKinsey
2019Love & DebtMelissa Warner
2020A Week AwayTBAPost-Production


Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007CSI: NYRose DuncanEpisode: "Boo"
HouseLucyEpisode: "Act Your Age"
UnfabulousYoung Addie Singer2 episodes
Cory in the HouseMaya2 episodes
Judy's Got a GunBrenna LemenTelevision film
2008Merry Christmas, Drake & JoshMary Alice JohanssonTelevision film[22]
Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesLittle GirlEpisode: "What He Beheld"
2010Law & Order: Special Victims UnitMackenzie BurtonEpisode: "Locum"
HubworldHerself1 episode[23]
2010–2012The Haunting Hour: The SeriesLilly Carbo / Jenny / Becky4 episodes
2011Wizards of Waverly PlaceMaxine Russo6 episodes[24]
ChaseZoeEpisode: "Father Figure"
PowersCalistaPilot[25]
2012A Taste of RomanceHannah CallahanTelevision film
Smart CookiesDaisyTelevision film
2012–2016Once Upon a TimeYoung Snow White4 episodes
2013HalfRiley YoungTelevision film
Pete's ChristmasKatieTelevision film
HollistonBaileeEpisode "Rock the Cradle"
2013–2014Trophy WifeHillary HarrisonMain role; 21 episodes
2014–2016The FostersSophia Quinn11 episodes
2014American Dad!UnknownEpisode: "Roger Passes the Bar"
NorthpoleClementineTelevision film
2015–2019Good WitchGrace RussellMain role; 55 episodes[26]
2015Northpole: Open for ChristmasClementineTelevision film
MulaneyRubyEpisode: "Ruby"
2016Holiday JoyJoy HockstatterTelevision film
The Night Before HalloweenMeganTelevision film
Date with LoveHeidi WattsTelevision film

Music videos
Year Title Artist Role Notes
2017 "Love You So" Alex Lange Alex's Girlfriend
2019 "Foolish" Meghan Trainor Meghan's Party Guest
"All the Ways" The Bear's Love Interest
"Love Again" New Hope Club Blake's Girlfriend
2020 "Worse" Also director

Awards and nominations
YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2008Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film Young Actress Age Ten or YoungerBridge to TerabithiaWon[27]
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastWon[27]
Best Performance in a TV Series Guest Starring Young ActressHouseNominated[27]
Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young ActressThe Last Day of SummerWon[27]
Movieguide AwardsMost Inspirational Television ActingSaving Sarah CainWon[28]
2010Critics' Choice Movie AwardsBest Young ActressBrothersNominated[29]
Saturn AwardsBest Performance by a Younger ActorNominated[30]
2011Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film (Leading Young Actress Ten and Under)An Invisible SignNominated[31]
Youth Rock AwardsRockin' Child Performer (TV/ Film)Don't Be Afraid of the DarkNominated[32]
2012Fangoria Chainsaw AwardsBest ActressNominated[33]
Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActressJust Go With ItNominated[34]
2013Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastParental GuidanceNominated[35]

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