Madison Bailey
| Birthday |
January 29, 1999 |
| Age |
27 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place |
Kernersville, North Carolina, USA |
| Height |
5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Eye Color |
Brown |
| Hair Color |
Brown |
| Education |
East Forsyth High School |
| Ethnicity |
Mauritian and Italian descent |
| Net Worth |
$0.50 Million |
Biography
Madison Bailey is an American actress born on January 29, 1999, in Kernersville, North Carolina. She is best known for playing Kiara "Kie" Carrera in the Netflix series Outer Banks, a role she held across all five seasons from the show's April 2020 premiere to its final season in August 2026.
Bailey, who is of Mauritian and Italian descent, began acting professionally in her mid-teens and had a recurring role as Wendy Hernandez in The CW's Black Lightning before Outer Banks. She has also worked as a model, including campaigns for Fenty Beauty, and has spoken publicly about mental health and about coming out as pansexual in 2017.
Early Life
Madison Lilly Bailey was raised in Kernersville, North Carolina, by adoptive parents. She is the youngest of seven children; five of her six older siblings were also adopted through foster care. She has talked about growing up as a mixed-race child in a mostly white household and community.
Bailey attended East Forsyth High School. She originally wanted to be a singer, but stage fright pushed her toward acting and modelling at around age 15.
Career
Bailey began working on screen in 2015, with early credits including Constantine and Mr. Mercedes. From 2018 to 2019 she played Wendy Hernandez over two seasons of Black Lightning, and in 2020 she appeared as Jules in three episodes of NBC's Council of Dads.
Her breakthrough came with Outer Banks, the Netflix teen adventure drama set on the barrier islands of North Carolina. Bailey plays Kiara Carrera, one of the group of friends known as the Pogues. She appeared as a series regular in season 1 (April 2020), season 2 (July 2021), season 3 (February 2023), season 4 (released in two parts in October and November 2024) and the fifth and final season, which premiered on August 20, 2026, appearing in 50 episodes overall.
Alongside acting, Bailey has modelled for brands including Fenty Beauty. She has used interviews and social media to talk about mental health and LGBTQ+ visibility.
Madison Bailey: Quick Facts
How old is Madison Bailey?
Madison Bailey is 27 years old, born on January 29, 1999 in Kernersville, North Carolina, USA.
How tall is Madison Bailey?
Madison Bailey is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
What is Madison Bailey's ethnicity?
Madison Bailey's ethnicity is Mauritian and Italian descent.
What is Madison Bailey known for?
Madison Bailey is best known for appearing in Outerbanks as Kiara Carrera.
What is Madison Bailey's net worth?
Madison Bailey's net worth is estimated at around $0.50 million.
