A 13-year-old Madison Beer gained sudden global attention in 2012 after a video of her singing reached Justin Bieber. Following a link shared with his millions of Twitter followers, she emerged from Jericho, New York, to launch a multifaceted career spanning music, acting, and modeling within the competitive landscape of the United States entertainment industry.
Early Development and Breakthrough
Born in 1999 to parents Robert and Tracie, Madison Elle Beer spent her formative years in Jericho, where she attended Jericho Middle School and Jericho High School. Raised with a background in competitive gymnastics and vocal training, she sought an early entry into performing arts. Her initial rise to prominence was facilitated by the digital reach of social media platforms after she gained a recording contract with Island Records and management through Scooter Braun. Early professional work included a contribution to the Monster High franchise in 2013 and a feature on the song Valentine with Cody Simpson.
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Creative friction regarding her label's direction led to the cancellation of her original debut album plans. Following this, she became an unsigned artist, finalizing her departure from the label in 2016. Despite this shift, she maintained momentum by releasing singles such as Unbreakable and collaborating with Mako on the track I Won't Let You Walk Away. By 2018, she released her debut EP, As She Pleases, which achieved chart success, notably with the song Home with You reaching number 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Top 40, a milestone for an unsigned female solo performer.
Studio Albums and Collaborative Ventures
In 2019, Beer signed with Epic Records. Her first studio album, Life Support, was released in 2021, featuring the single Selfish. Her follow-up album, Silence Between Songs, released in 2023, earned a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album. Beyond her solo studio projects, she voiced the character Evelynn for the virtual music group K/DA, participating in the releases of Pop/Stars in 2018 and More in 2020. Her 2026 album, Locket, included the single Make You Mine, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording, and Bittersweet, which reached number 68 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Additional Media Appearances
Beyond her primary focus on music, Beer has maintained an presence in film and television. Her acting credits include the 2013 film Louder Than Words. She has also appeared on television programs such as Todrick in 2015 and RuPaul's Drag Race in 2020. In the fashion industry, she walked the runway for the Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2017 show during Milan Fashion Week.
Fast facts
- Born: 1999, Jericho, New York
- Citizenship: United States
- Education: Jericho High School
- First EP: As She Pleases (2018)
- Debut Studio Album: Life Support (2021)
- Occupations: Singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, director, model, dancer
- Languages: American English
Questions readers ask
How did Madison Beer begin her career?
She began by posting covers on YouTube in 2012, one of which was shared by Justin Bieber, leading to her initial record deal.
What is her association with the virtual group K/DA?
She provided the voice for the character Evelynn in the League of Legends virtual band, performing on tracks like Pop/Stars and More.
Achievements
- Instruments: voice
- Genres: pop music, contemporary R&B and electronic dance music
