Overview Madison Bailey (born January 29, 1999) is an American actress best known for her role as Kiara Carrera in the Netflix series “Outer Banks” (2020–present). She has quickly gained recognition for her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
Early Life Madison Lilly Bailey was born in Kernersville, North Carolina, U.S. She was adopted at birth and is the youngest of seven siblings. Bailey attended East Forsyth High School.
Career Bailey began her acting career in 2015 with appearances in television series such as “Mr. Mercedes,” “Constantine,” and “Creepshow.” She gained widespread recognition for her role as Kiara Carrera in the Netflix teen drama series “Outer Banks,” which premiered in 2020.
In addition to her role in “Outer Banks,” Bailey has appeared in other television series, including “Council of Dads” (2020) and “Black Lightning” (2018). She has also starred in films such as “Bottle Girl” (2018) and “SuperCool” (2020).
Bailey is set to appear in the upcoming film “Time Cut” alongside Antonia Gentry.
Filmography
- Film
- 2018: “Bottle Girl” as Jackie
- 2020: “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” as Bowling Alley Girl
- 2020: “SuperCool” as Emily
- Television
- 2015: “Mr. Mercedes” as Chloe (1 episode)
- 2015: “Constantine” as Caroline (1 episode)
- 2019: “Creepshow” as Carla (1 episode)
- 2018: “Black Lightning” as Wendy Hernandez (3 episodes)
- 2020: “Council of Dads” as Jules (1 episode)
- 2020–present: “Outer Banks” as Kiara Carrera
Voice Work
- 2021: “The Boss Baby: Family Business” as Tabitha Templeton
Awards and Nominations Bailey has received critical acclaim for her role in “Outer Banks” and has been nominated for several awards, including the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series.
