Mikey Madison recently opened up about her struggles and challenges following her Oscar victory earlier this year.
The actress notably won Best Actress for her performance in Anora, which also nabbed the Best Picture win. She became the first Gen-Z actress to win an acting Oscar. Since then, fans have been looking forward to seeing what's next for Madison in her career and whether she has experienced any changes now that she is an Oscar winner.
How is Mikey Madison Dealing with Her Life and Career After Oscar Win?
In an interview with Vogue Italia, Madison has experienced some struggles following her Oscar win last March, and she took a temporary step back from the spotlight.
"I feel like everything around me has changed, and I think that’s increasing my need to withdraw into myself. I’m extremely introverted, but I also have a big desire for adventure. It’s a conflict I’ve always felt, but it’s gotten worse lately," she said.
The Oscar winner said that she's been pondering how to deal with her newfound fame following her Oscar win and what's next for her career.
"It’s as if I’m now aware of how I’m perceived. I’m not on social media, I never regret missing a party or a dinner, but it seems like society is forcing me to ask myself, ‘Should I do it too to be happy? To be fair?’" Madison added.
"We pretend to be someone we’re not to make others feel comfortable. I think shyness should be considered a form of poetry."
In terms of her goals on how she wants to be perceived, Madison said, "It’s wonderful to meet people who are at the peak of their careers and choose to remain kind. That’s exactly what I want to be. I admire those who nurture their ‘sense of playfulness.' I’d like to be indulgent with myself, too. My mom said to me just the other day: ‘If only you could see yourself the way you see others, you’d be so much happier.’"
What Are Mikey Madison's Upcoming Projects?
Madison is currently attached to star in a mermaid thriller film titled Reptile alongside Kirsten Dunst. It is unknown when it will begin production.
She is reportedly being eyed to star in films such as The Social Network Part II, where she is expected to play the pivotal role of the whistleblower of the "Facebook Files," and an A24 project titled Masque of the Red Death.
Madison has reportedly passed on the offer to co-star in the upcoming Star Wars film Star Wars: Starfighter.
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