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Mikey Madison Reflects on Change Six Months After Oscar Win

Mill Valley, USA. 04th Oct, 2024. Mikey Madison arrives at the Mill Valley Film Festival Award night Screening Of "Anora" at 47th Mill Valley Film Festival at The Outdoor Art Club on October 04, 2024 in Mill Valley, California. Photo: Picture Happy PhotoMikey Madison
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97th Annual Academy Awards OSCARS at the Dolby Theater on March 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA Featuring: Mikey Madison Where: Los Angeles, California, United States When: 02 Mar 2025 Credit: Nicky Nelson/WENN
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Mikey Madison reflects on fame after her Oscar win, saying she feels a need to withdraw while seeking challenging roles.

Mill Valley, USA. 04th Oct, 2024. Mikey Madison arrives at the Mill Valley Film Festival Award night Screening Of "Anora" at 47th Mill Valley Film Festival at The Outdoor Art Club on October 04, 2024 in Mill Valley, California. Photo: Picture Happy PhotoMikey Madison is reflecting on life after her Oscar win. The 26-year-old Anora star, who earned Best Actress earlier this year, spoke with Vogue Italia about how fame has shifted her perspective. “I feel like everything around me has changed, and I think that’s increasing my need to withdraw into myself,” she said. Madison described herself as “extremely introverted” while also admitting she has a “big desire for adventure.”

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At home in the Valley, she keeps her statuette alongside a cat, three dogs, and a vinyl collection. She explained that she now feels “aware of how I’m perceived,” adding, “We pretend to be someone we’re not to make others feel comfortable. I think shyness should be considered a form of poetry.”

Looking ahead, Madison will star in Reptilia, a mermaid thriller with Kirsten Dunst. She said she is seeking roles that challenge her: “I need to read a script and be afraid.”