With All Due Respect, Anora Isn’t Mikey Madison’s Best Project, but This Show Is
Not every 25-year old actress can brag about winning an Oscar, but Mikey Madison is now one of those who can.
There are a few names in Hollywood that are becoming a big deal these days. And of course, recent Academy Award winner Mikey Madison is one of them. For her performance in Sean Baker's Anora (which also won the Oscar for Best Picture), she won the award for Best Actress.
Madison is undoubtedly one of the most talented rising stars in Hollywood, and her ability to breathe life into her characters has served her well on her journey to stardom. And while all the attention is on Anora now, it seems unfair that some of her earlier projects never got the same recognition.
Better Things Still Deserves Your Attention
One that is definitely worth your time is a show called Better Things. Created by the amazing Pamela Adlon, the show has always been an authentic and raw portrayal of family dynamics, motherhood and the challenges of modern life.
In the series, Madison plays the role of the rebellious yet tenderhearted Max Fox, and believe us when we say that she is a standout, effortlessly capturing the very essence of a character that is both vulnerable and tough.
Max’s emotional journey throughout the series is one of the show's most compelling storylines, and Madison's nuanced performance brings a level of depth that resonates with the audience on many levels.
Her character is quite flawed, but has a very deep and complex personality. However, the way Madison was able to portray both sides of her is simply amazing and shows her to be a versatile actress.
“I think this is what makes the show even more realistic. These are flawed, imperfect people that sometimes appear to have zero redeeming qualities. However, Frankie grows over time. As does Max. They’re absolutely insufferable for a lot of it but they’re teenagers. Teenagers can be awful (not all of them, but many of them). I appreciate how well the show portrays that,” Redditor kiwimag5 said.
Of course, the show doesn't just rely on Madison's individual performance. It blends it with others, and that’s what creates an atmosphere in which her work shines even brighter.
Better Things is available to stream on Hulu.