Maddie Ziegler Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Maddie Ziegler’s Net Worth and Salary?

Maddie Ziegler’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She is an American dancer, actress, author, and model who rose to fame as a child dancer on the reality show “Dance Moms” from 2011 to 2016. Maddie Ziegler gained worldwide recognition for her collaborations with singer Sia, especially in the music video “Chandelier” released in 2014, which went viral. This collaboration opened doors for her to perform live and go on tours.

Over the years, Ziegler has diversified her career by venturing into acting, with roles in films like “The Book of Henry” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” She has also explored opportunities in modeling, fashion design, and book authoring.

Early Life

Maddie Ziegler was born on September 20th, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She comes from a background of German, Polish, and Italian descent. Her parents, Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni and Kurt Ziegler, ran a mortgage company. Following her parents’ divorce in 2011, her mother remarried Greg Gisoni. Maddie has a younger sister named Mackenzie Ziegler, two older half-brothers, and two older half-sisters.

Ziegler’s journey in dance began at the age of two, and by four, she joined the Abby Lee Dance Company, where she trained in various dance forms. Maddie initially attended Sloan Elementary School in Murrysville, near Pittsburgh, before transitioning to homeschooling at the age of six. While raised in Murrysville, she started working and spending time in Los Angeles during her teenage years.

Dancing

At the age of eight in 2011, Maddie appeared with her mother on the reality show “Dance Moms.” Her standout performances during the six seasons she participated in garnered her massive attention until 2016.

Her breakout moment came in 2014 when she starred in Sia’s music video for “Chandelier.” The video’s success led to numerous accolades, live performances, and collaborations with Sia on other hits like “Elastic Heart” and “Big Girls Cry.”

Ziegler’s work with Sia extended to appearances on various TV shows and events, including notable performances like the 2015 Grammy Awards.

Acting

Her acting career began in 2012 with a role on the Lifetime series “Drop Dead Diva.” Maddie continued to make guest appearances on various shows like “Austin & Ally” and “Pretty Little Liars.” She also lent her voice to the animated film “Ballerina,” released as “Leap!” in the US.

Ziegler’s acting highlights include her role in Sia’s musical film “Music” and her upcoming appearance in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”

Writing

In 2017, Maddie released her memoir “The Maddie Diaries,” which became a New York Times Best Seller. She has also penned a trilogy of short novels for middle-grade readers, focusing on the journey of a 12-year-old dancer named Harper.

Modeling

As a model, Ziegler has worked with renowned brands like Target, Ralph Lauren, and Tiffany & Co., gracing the covers of top magazines such as Elle, Nylon, and Cosmopolitan.

She appeared on the cover of Sia’s album “Everyday is Christmas” and has a substantial following on Instagram.

Relationships

Between 2017 and 2018, Maddie was in a relationship with Australian teenager Jack Kelly. In 2019, she started dating Australian singer Eddie Benjamin.

Philanthropy

In 2012, Maddie, along with her family, collaborated with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to raise awareness of

Maddie and her sister participated in a public service announcement for DoSomething.org’s Birthday Mail campaign in 2016, urging the public to send personalized birthday cards to children in homeless shelters. Additionally, in the same year, she took part in Nigel Lythgoe’s Dizzy Feet Foundation gala, which aimed to raise funds for dance programs for underprivileged children and scholarships for talented youth at dance schools in the US.

Partnering with Dancers Against Cancer in 2017, Ziegler has been featured in multiple public service announcements to raise funds for individuals fighting cancer. The following year, in 2018, she collaborated with Sia and MAC cosmetics to release an advertisement for a red lipstick, with all proceeds going towards the company’s AIDS Fund.

Real Estate

In December 2022, Maddie purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles for $2.555 million. The property was previously owned by actor Jeffrey Jones, who acquired it for $565 thousand back in 1999.