Biography
Who is Madelaine Petsch?
Early life and background
Madelaine Grobbelaar Petsch was born on August 18, 1994, in Port Orchard, Washington. Her parents originated from South Africa, leading her to spend the first decade of her life dividing time between Washington and South Africa. She has an older brother named Shaun, who is three years her senior.
From a young age, she pursued the performing arts. She started dance classes when she was three years old and enrolled in theater classes two years later. After growing up across two continents, she attended South Kitsap High School and the Tacoma School of the Arts before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting full time.
Acting career and Riverdale
Madelaine Petsch began her professional career by appearing in a national advertising campaign for Coca-Cola in 2014. In early 2016, she secured her breakout television role as Cheryl Blossom on The CW series Riverdale. After the show began filming later that year, it premiered in January 2017 and ran for seven seasons until concluding in August 2023.
Alongside her signature television role, she built a reputation as a scream queen through leading performances in various horror films. Her movie credits include Polaroid in 2019, Sightless in 2020, Jane in 2022, and appearances in The Strangers film series. She also briefly joined the cast of the horror comedy Saint Clare before a replacement was made in 2022.
Projects and personal life
Beyond traditional acting, Madelaine Petsch established a popular YouTube channel to give fans a look at her life outside of scripted projects. She also expanded into business by collaborating with sunglasses brand Privé Revaux in April 2018 to release a custom eyewear collection. Her work in television and film has earned her industry recognition, including a Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit.
Regarding her personal relationships, she was previously linked to musician Travis Mills from early 2017 to February 2020. She later began a relationship with music manager Anthony Li in August 2022, and was subsequently linked to Tyga by March 2025. She continues to reside in the United States while managing her career in film, television, and digital media.
Birthday and age
Madelaine Petsch was born on August 18, 1994, which makes Madelaine 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Madelaine shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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