Madelyn Renee Cline (born December 21, 1997) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks (2020–present)[1] and in Rian Johnson's mystery film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022).[2]
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Born | Madelyn Renee Cline December 21, 1997 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2009–present |
Cline was born on December 21, 1997, to estate agent Pam and engineer Mark and was raised in Goose Creek, South Carolina, near Charleston.[3][4] She briefly was enrolled in college at Coastal Carolina University, but dropped out and moved to Los Angeles to further pursue acting.[5] As a child, she appeared in a television commercial for a Chuck E. Cheese’s pizzamaker oven marketed to children.[6]
She got her start with Lewis Models & Talent agency in Charleston and, at age 10, Cline participated in AMTC modeling and talent competition. She subsequently appeared on the cover of Parent and Parent & Child magazines.[7] Cline spent some of her early summers in New York City working on television commercials and print ads for T-Mobile, Flow Automotive, Next clothing[8] and Sunny D.[9][10] She later got minor roles such as Chloe in Boy Erased (2018) and Taylor Watts in Vice Principals (2016–2017)[11] She also had small recurring roles in The Originals (2017) and Stranger Things (2017).[12]
In 2020, Cline began starring as Sarah Cameron in the Netflix teen adventure drama Outer Banks. The series has received positive reviews from critics, with her role considered a breakout.[13][14] Cline next starred in Rian Johnson's mystery comedy Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, released on Netflix in 2022, to critical acclaim.[15]
As a model, Cline has appeared in ad campaigns for American Girl, Toys "R" Us, American Eagle, Stella McCartney, Versace, ElleIndia, and Cosmo.[7][16][17][18][better source needed] In 2023, she became a brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger and appeared in the "Summer Essentials" lifestyle campaign with Mason Gooding.[19]
In June 2020, Cline announced she was in a relationship with her Outer Banks co-star Chase Stokes.[20] In October 2021, the couple announced they had split.[21] She was then briefly linked to DJ Zack Bia from late 2021 to early 2022.[22] From summer 2022 to July 2023, Cline was in a relationship with singer Jackson Guthy.[23] She was in a relationship with comedian Pete Davidson from September 2023 to July 2024.[24][25]
Cline has stated that she struggled with an unspecified eating disorder and her body image as a teenager.[26]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | 23rd Psalm: Redemption | Maya Smith | Short film |
2012 | Children of Wax | Ashlyn | |
2014 | Bridge the Cap | Tanya | |
2016 | Savannah Sunrise | Willow | |
2018 | Boy Erased | Chloe | |
2020 | What Breaks the Ice | Emily | |
2021 | This Is the Night | Sophia Larocca | |
2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Whiskey | |
2025 | Untitled I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel | TBA | Filming |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | The Jury | Grace Alexander | Television film |
2016–2017 | Vice Principals | Taylor Watts | 3 episodes |
2017 | The Originals | Jessica | 3 episodes |
Stranger Things | Tina | 2 episodes | |
2020–present | Outer Banks | Sarah Cameron | Main role |
Year | Title | Artist | Role |
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2020 | "Hot Stuff" | Kygo featuring Donna Summer | Herself[27] |
Year | Ceremony | Award | Work | Result |
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2021 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Kiss (shared with Chase Stokes) | Outer Banks | Won |
2022 | Just Jared Jr Fan Awards | Favorite Young Actress | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Nominated |
2023 | Gold Derby Awards | Ensemble Cast (shared with Dave Bautista, Daniel Craig, Kathryn Hahn, Jessica Henwick, Jackie Hoffman, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, Leslie Odom Jr., Dallas Roberts, Noah Segan) | Nominated |