Madelyn Cline is one of the stars of the most buzzed-about Netflix show of the moment, Outer Banks. She plays Sarah in the teen soap, the leader of the wealthy Kooks and Juliet to John B's forbidden Romeo. Like the rest of the Outer Banks gang, the 22-year-old performer has only a few credits to her name so far. Below, a few fast facts about the up-and-coming star, including her take on Sarah's complicated family dynamics.
Cline is originally from South Carolina, where Outer Banks is filmed.
Cline was a natural fit for the world of Outer Banks from the start. She was born in Charleston, South Carolina, where the North Carolina-set series is filmed. Cline left the coastal state at age 19 to pursue a career in acting, returning only to film the show. “I think personally, I fell back in love with where I’m from, Charleston,” Cline told V Magazine about filming Outer Banks in her hometown. “Shooting a show and a love story in that whole ecosystem with the most amazing people, our cast and our crew, I fell back in love with that area because I was so in love with the project.”
She has thoughts on Sarah's arc for season 2.
In the twisty finale of Outer Banks, Sarah chooses to run away with John B (Chase Stokes) instead of sticking by her fractured family members and ex-boyfriend Topper (Austin North). According to the actress, she had some input in where her character's allegiance would ultimately lie. "I remember there was a point when [a writer] asked me, 'Do you think you, as Sarah Cameron, would choose your family or John B.?' I remember thinking on it and telling her, 'I wholeheartedly believe Sarah is 100 percent absolutely head over heels for John B., and I think she absolutely would get on that boat with him,'" Cline told Glamour. "There's one part in the show when John B. tells Sarah, 'You're all I have.' I told the writer that at that point John B. is also all Sarah has. Her world just crumbled around her, so it's a no-brainer that she would have gotten on that boat with him and risked everything."
As for where that relationship is headed after the couple survives a tropical storm mid-boat ride? "In my mind, what I see is this Blue Lagoon or Cast Away scenario where they get to the Bahamas and have the gold bars, and they live in this really romantic, Bonnie and Clyde-type Blue Lagoon world," Cline explained to Glamour. "They're just in this honeymoon phase of 'We've run away from home, we're in love, we're in this beautiful place, and there are no problems.'" She added, "I would really love to see everything they've been running from catch up to them. I think they might have to go back to the Outer Banks because of the Pogues and confront all the things they've been running from."
She's currently quarantined with the cast of Outer Banks.
The cast has plenty of time to circulate ideas, as several of them are actually quarantined together. When asked about sheltering at home by ELLE Canada, Cline said that some of the cast had been quarantined together for more than a month. "At the very beginning, when stay-at-home orders were first issued, we all decided ‘Why not just quarantine together?’ We have each other’s company instead of just staying home completely isolated," she told the outlet. "We gave each other the time [away] as far as the initial incubation period is concerned, so we’re all safe and healthy."
And while Us Weekly reported about rumors that Cline and her onscreen love interest Chase Stokes were dating during quarantine, that's not confirmed to be the case. Apparently, the cast is filling their time like the rest of us, tackling their Netflix queue and binging TV shows. Among the ensemble's watchlist is Jersey Shore and New Girl, Cline told Elle Canada.
Cline has appeared in other teen-centered projects.
Although Cline herself hasn't been a teenager in a few years, she often plays one onscreen. Her past work includes Boy Erased, the 2018 drama starring Lucas Hedges and Nicole Kidman, appearances in Stranger Things season 2, and episodes of the CW series The Originals.
Catch up with season 1 of Outer Banks on Netflix.
FAQs
Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, Madelyn spent her summers in New York working on TV commercials and print ads for clients such as Next, T-mobile and Sunny D. Madelyn is known for her leading and supporting roles such as Chloe in Boy Erased and Taylor Watts in HBO's Vice Principals.
Who is Maddy Cline from Outer Banks? ›
Madelyn Renee Cline (born December 21, 1997) is an American actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Sarah Cameron on the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks (2020–present) and as Whiskey in Rian Johnson's mystery film Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). Goose Creek, South Carolina, U.S.
How old is Sarah in Outer Banks? ›
John B.'s main love interest is 16-year-old Sarah Cameron. She's known as a "Kook," or a rich person in the Outer Banks. While Sarah's family may be elitist and, in some cases, downright evil, Sarah is able to escape all that to find love with John B. and his friends, the "Pogues."
What color eyes does Madelyn Cline have? ›
Does Madelyn Cline have blue eyes? No, Madelyn Cline has hazel eyes.
Why is Madelyn Cline inspirational? ›
With her infectious energy and genuine charisma, she has become a role model for aspiring actors and young individuals around the world. Outside of acting, Cline is passionate about philanthropy and uses her platform to raise awareness about important social and environmental issues.
Will there be a season 4 of Outer Banks? ›
Sitting on the edge of the stage, Stokes told the crowd that they were the first to know that “Outer Banks has been renewed for a fourth season!” He took a moment to thank the fans for sticking with John B, the Pogues, and even the Kooks for three and a half years. “This is an incredible moment for all of us,” he said.
Who is Madelyn from OBX dating? ›
In September, news broke that comedian Pete Davidson and Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline are an item, shortly after Davidson split with girlfriend of almost a year, Chase Sui Wonders. Cline recently dated musician Jackson Guthy following her split from co-star Chase Stokes.
Who is the mixed girl off Outer Banks? ›
Madison Bailey is an American actress and model. She plays Kiara "Kie" Carrera on the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks (2020–present).
Who is the girl from Outer Banks hot? ›
actress Madelyn Cline is known for her role as Sarah Cameron in the hit Netflix series. While she's usually busy working on the show, Madelyn is also a model and always looks absolutely stunning in any sexy bikini or one-piece swimsuit she wears!
Did JJ get Sarah pregnant? ›
Sarah will admit that she cheated on John B with JJ and that Sarah in Outer Banks is pregnant with JJ's child. The revelation will have critical effects at the dating Sarah shared with John B., the relationship JJ shared with him, and additional shatter the trust within the crew.
Jonathan Daviss as Pope
Jonathan Daviss turns 23 on February 28, making the actor the youngest of the Pogues.
Who is the oldest in OBX? ›
Chase Stokes as John B.
In OBX season 1, John B. is a minor, as evidenced by child services coming to put him into foster care because he doesn't have a guardian. This means that Chase Stokes is about 10 or 11 years older than his character, making him the oldest of the Pogues.
What does Madelyn Cline eat? ›
She's a soup super fan! “For dinner, because usually I wait to eat lunch later, I will probably do something just a little lighter. I love soup: chicken tortilla soup, I love a good green soup, lemon orzo soup is really yummy. I like Matzah ball soup, [and] potato and leek soup.
Is Madelyn Cline a only child? ›
Cline grew up 30 minutes outside of Charleston, South Carolina, an only child in a family she describes as “very quiet.”
Does Madelyn Cline have tattoos? ›
I think I have five or six total—my neck, and then I have a couple of finger tattoos.
What movies did Sarah Cameron play in? ›
Sarah Cameron is known for Intergalactic Combat (2007), Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994) and The Creatives (1998).
How did Madelyn and Chase meet? ›
Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline had a whirlwind romance that started on the set of Outer Banks. Stokes and Cline were at first coworkers who played love interests.
