Madison McLaughlin is an American actress best recognized for her television roles as Krissy Chambers on The CW’s Supernatural, Annie Lisbon on CBS’s The Mentalist, and Evelyn Sharp (Artemis) on the hit superhero series Arrow.
She rose to fame as a teenage performer after relocating from Louisiana to Los Angeles, quickly becoming one of the most recognizable young faces on American network television.
Beyond acting, Madison is known for her advocacy work as vice president of the MacPac Foundation, a non-profit that supports research and families affected by a rare genetic leukodystrophy that affects two of her sisters.
Today, she continues to work as an actress, director, and producer while remaining a passionate voice for the rare-disease community.
Profile
| Full Name | Madison Blaine McLaughlin |
| Born | November 5, 1995 |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Birthplace | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress, Director, Producer |
| Height | 5 feet 1 inch (1.57 m) |
| Ethnicity | Spanish, Native American, and Italian heritage |
| Parents | Divorced when Madison was 15; names not publicly disclosed |
| Siblings | Three younger sisters (Mallory, Mahrynn, and Marissa) and a stepbrother, Taylor |
| Relationship | Previously linked to singer Dalton Rapattoni |
| Net Worth | $500 thousand and $5 million |
Early Life
Madison McLaughlin was born on November 5, 1995, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the eldest of four daughters. Her family background reflects a mix of Spanish, Native American, and Italian ancestry. She first appeared on camera in a local commercial at just two years old, sparking an early love for performing. By age six, she had enrolled in formal acting classes, and she spent her elementary school years participating in school plays while also writing, directing, and starring in her own home movies.
At age eleven, Madison and her family relocated from Louisiana to Los Angeles so she could pursue a professional acting career. The move proved transformative, as she quickly began landing stage roles in productions such as The Sound of Music and a portrayal of Joan of Arc in Arc. Her childhood was also shaped by her role as an older sister supporting two siblings diagnosed with a rare genetic leukodystrophy, an experience that later inspired her advocacy work.
Education
Madison was largely homeschooled during her teenage years in order to balance her demanding audition and filming schedule. Reports indicate she did not pursue a traditional high school diploma or college education, choosing instead to dedicate herself fully to her acting career from a young age.
Career
Madison McLaughlin’s professional acting debut came in 2007 with a guest appearance in the TV series Dangerous Women. She went on to build a strong resume of guest and recurring roles, appearing in Girl Meets World, Finding Carter, and Modern Family, where she played Sienna, a friend of Alex Dunphy.
Her breakout moment arrived with a recurring role as Krissy Chambers in Supernatural, a part she reprised across multiple seasons. In 2013, she starred as Paige Krasikeva in season three of Teen Wolf, and she also had memorable stints on Major Crimes and as Michelle Sovana in NBC’s Chicago P.D. One of her most celebrated roles came in 2016 when she joined the Arrowverse as Evelyn Sharp, the vigilante Artemis, on The CW’s Arrow. She has continued to diversify her career, moving into directing with the short film Leap of Love for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, which won the Best Awareness Campaign award in 2023.
Awards & Nominations
- Best Awareness Campaign — Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (2023) for directing Leap of Love
- Recognition for Rain in My Head, a triple winner at the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
Social Media
Madison is active on Instagram under the handle @madisonmclaugh, where she has built a following of over 120,000 people. Her bio highlights her role as VP of the MacPac Foundation alongside her work as an actor, director, and photographer.
Personal Life
Madison McLaughlin has kept much of her romantic life private. She was previously linked to American singer and American Idol alum Dalton Rapattoni, with reports suggesting the pair first dated around 2012 before eventually splitting. As of the most recent public information, Madison is not confirmed to be in a relationship and does not have children. Away from acting, she is deeply involved in advocacy for rare disease awareness through the MacPac Foundation, supporting research into hypomyelination with brainstem and spinal cord involvement and leg spasticity (HBSL), a condition affecting two of her sisters.
Net Worth
Madison McLaughlin’s net worth is estimated to fall somewhere between $500,000 and $5 million, according to various celebrity wealth trackers.
Her income is primarily derived from her acting roles on network television series, along with directing and production work.
Filmography
- Dangerous Women (2007) — TV series debut
- Supernatural — Krissy Chambers
- The Mentalist — Annabeth “Annie” Lisbon
- Teen Wolf (2013) — Paige Krasikeva
- Modern Family — Sienna
- Girl Meets World — Jasmine
- Finding Carter
- Major Crimes
- Chicago P.D. (2014) — Michelle Sovana
- Arrow (2016) — Evelyn Sharp / Artemis
- Roswell, New Mexico — guest appearance
- Leap of Love (2023) — Director
- Rain in My Head — Director
Conclusion
From a toddler in local Louisiana commercials to a familiar face across some of network television’s biggest franchises, Madison McLaughlin has built a steady and versatile acting career while using her platform to champion rare disease awareness.
As she continues to expand into directing and producing, Madison remains a respected figure both in Hollywood and within the advocacy community she supports through the MacPac Foundation.