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Mikey Madison Avoids Social Media Scrutiny
17 Sep
Summary
- Actress Mikey Madison plays whistleblower Frances Haugen in 'The Social Reckoning'.
- Madison avoids reading reviews and social media comments due to anxiety.
- The film 'The Social Reckoning' is set for release on October 9.
Mikey Madison, fresh off her Oscar win, stars as Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen in the upcoming film 'The Social Reckoning.' Directed by Aaron Sorkin, this film follows the events that led to 'The Facebook Files' exposé. Madison plays Haugen, a former Facebook engineer who collaborates with Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz, portrayed by Jeremy Allen White.
Despite her high-profile roles, the 27-year-old actress confessed to Vogue her sensitivity to public opinion. She avoids reading reviews and online comments, a habit she maintained even during the buzz around her Oscar-winning performance in 'Anora.' Madison also shared her general unease with social media, noting she finds it 'big and vast and stressful.'
Madison reflected on her 2025 Best Actress Oscar win, calling it an unexpected dream come true. She described herself as an anxious and practical person who keeps expectations low. The film 'The Social Reckoning,' which also features Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, is scheduled for release on October 9.