Madelaine Petsch is an American actress and producer who rose to international recognition after being cast as Cheryl Blossom on The CW’s Riverdale. She also appeared as Eliza in the fantasy film The Curse of Sleeping Beauty and expanded her work behind the camera by serving as an executive producer while starring in Clare at 16. Her career has continued to include both acting and producing roles.
Early Acting Work
Madelaine earned her first acting credit in 2015 with a small role in the film The Hive.
That early appearance marked the beginning of a career that would soon lead to much larger opportunities in television and film.
Breakthrough With Riverdale
Madelaine’s major breakthrough came in 2016 when she was cast as Cheryl Blossom in Riverdale, the television adaptation of the Archie comics.
She joined KJ Apa and Cole Sprouse as part of the series’ main cast. Her portrayal of Cheryl quickly became one of her most recognizable performances.
Roles Beyond Riverdale
Madelaine also appeared as Eliza in the fantasy film The Curse of Sleeping Beauty.
In 2016, she was additionally cast as the lead in Benny Fine’s film F*&% the Prom, expanding her work into feature films while continuing her television career.
Moving Into Producing
Madelaine began taking on greater responsibilities behind the camera alongside her acting work.
She served as both an executive producer and star of the horror film Clare at 16. She later became the lead actress and helped produce the 2022 thriller Jane, demonstrating her interest in both performing and filmmaking.
Family Background
Madelaine has a brother named Shaun. Her parents are originally from South Africa.
Her family background has remained part of her personal story as she developed her career in the entertainment industry.
Relationships
Madelaine dated T. Mills from 2017 until 2020.
In August 2022, she began dating music manager Anthony Li. In 2025, she began dating rapper Tyga.
A Career Beyond Acting
Madelaine Petsch has grown from a young actress with a small film credit into a recognized television star and producer. Her role as Cheryl Blossom established her in Riverdale, while her work on projects such as Clare at 16 and Jane has allowed her to expand into producing as well as acting.