Madelyn Cline

Madelyn Renee Cline (born December 21, 1997) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles in the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks (2020–2026), in Rian Johnson's mystery film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and in the slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).

Early life Cline was born on December 21, 1997, to estate agent Pam and engineer Mark and was raised in Goose Creek, South Carolina, near Charleston. She briefly was enrolled in college at Coastal Carolina University, but dropped out and moved to Los Angeles to further pursue acting. As a child, she appeared in a television commercial for a Chuck E. Cheese's.

Career 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. 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 and Sunny D. She later got minor roles such as Chloe in Boy Erased (2018) and Taylor Watts in Vice Principals (2016–2017) She also had small recurring roles in The Originals (2017) and Stranger Things (2017).

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. Cline next starred in Rian Johnson's mystery comedy Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, released on Netflix in 2022, to critical acclaim.

As a model, Cline has appeared in ad campaigns for American Girl, Toys "R" Us, American Eagle, Stella McCartney, Versace, Elle, and Cosmo. In 2023, she became a brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger and appeared in the "Summer Essentials" lifestyle campaign with Mason Gooding.

In 2025, Cline was cast in the thriller film Day Drinker, alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz.

Personal life In June 2020 to October 2021, Cline announced she was in a relationship with her Outer Banks co-star Chase Stokes. She was then briefly linked to DJ Zack Bia from late 2021 to early 2022. From summer 2022 to July 2023, Cline was in a relationship with singer Jackson Guthy. She was then in a relationship with comedian Pete Davidson from September 2023 to July 2024. From April to June 2026, Cline was in a brief relationship with influencer Henry Smith.

Cline has stated that she struggled with an unspecified eating disorder and her body image as a teenager.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role NotesRef. 2011 23rd Psalm: Redemption Maya SmithShort film 2012 Children of Wax Ashlyn 2014 Bridge the Cap Tanya2016 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 I Know What You Did Last Summer Danica Richards The Map That Leads to You Heather Mulgrew 2027 The Comeback King Missy Filming Day Drinker Lorna Post-production

Television Year Title Role NotesRef. 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 2020–2026 Outer Banks Sarah Cameron Main role

Music video appearances Year Title Artist RoleRef. 2020 "Hot Stuff" Kygo featuring Donna Summer Herself 2026"House Tour"Sabrina Carpenter

Awards and nominations