Introduction
Mackenzie Ziegler is an American dancer and singer. She’s famous for her appearance in Lifetime’s reality show Dance Moms during 2012-2015. Mackenzie Ziegler was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Melissa Gisoni and Kurt Ziegler; She has a sister named Maddie Ziegler. She is now 17 years old.
When Mackenzie Ziegler was just ten years old, she and her sister’s dance videos were already going viral on YouTube; She appeared in several shows such as The Ellen Degeneres Show, Good Morning America, and Dancing With the Stars; In 2013, she released her debut single “It’s a Girl Party” and the music video on September 12th, 2013.
Mackenzie Ziegler age
Mackenzie Ziegler’s height is 4′ 9″ on most sites, but her mom, Melissa Gisoni, claims Mackenzie is 4′ 10″. Although most will agree that the age of 14 and 7 months is too young to determine someone’s height, it could very well be true that Ziegler is only around 4’9″.
Background
When she was ten years old, she competed in Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, one of the finalists. In 2011, she appeared as a cast member on the Lifetime series Dance Moms, alongside Melissa Gisoni and sister Maddie Ziegler. The two sisters soon became breakout stars for their talent and maturity, both at such young ages.
Mackenzie Ziegler is an actress and singer best known for Maddie in the hit Lifetime show “Dance Moms.”
Family
She is the mid youngster of her parents. Her older sister is Brooke, and her younger sister is Maddie, both of which are dancers (and were part of Abby Lee Dance Company before Mackenzie).
Her older sister
Her older sister Brooke is also an accomplished dancer, having joined Abby Lee Dance Company at age 11 after years of training elsewhere. At just 12 years old, she has also achieved the following: She has won 1st place dance championships 14 times since 2009, 8 of which were with Mackenzie.
Maddie
Maddie is another one of Ziegler’s sisters who joined Abby Lee Dance Company at age 7 (after training elsewhere up until that point). At just 13 years old, Maddie has become famous in her own right thanks to her appearances on “Dance Moms.” As of March 2016, she has been a part of the Abby Lee Dance Company team for six seasons.
Ziegler’s best friend
Ziegler’s best friend is actress Ariel Winter. Since they met each other at an awards show when they were only seven years old, the two have been friends.
Career
First solo concert
Mackenzie Ziegler performed her first solo concert, “Dance Moms: On Tour.” In January 2015, she stopped appearing on Dance Moms as she changed creative team to work with Abby Lee Miller. Even without Dance Moms, her popularity continued to grow just like before; She has more than 2 million subscribers on the YouTube channel.
Title year popularity rating
- Mack Z 2010 N/A
- Mackenzie & Maddie 2011 N/A
- Growing Up 2012 N/A
- Double Trouble 2013 5 Star
- Better Than Her! 2014 4 Stars
Inspiration for dancing
It was not until her sister Brooke joined Abby Lee Dance Company that Mackenzie expressed interest in dancing; however, she wanted to dance like her older sister. Mackenzie started dancing competitively at the age of 5 and is now an accomplished dancer, actress, singer, model, and businesswoman.
Pop Singing
Ziegler has a successful career as a pop singer. In 2015, her single “It’s a Girl Party” was released and became one of the top 100 iTunes songs in its first week. It eventually reached number 5 on the US dance charts and number 15 on the Billboard dance charts. She also released two original singles titled “We’re Going to be Friends” and “Earn It.”
Work in movies
- In 2014, she appeared in the movie “The Book Of Henry,” where she played a small role as Aaron’s young neighbor friend, Sophie. The following year at the age of twelve, she released her debut album “Mack Z,” where she sang ten out of twelve songs. Her album peaked at number 8 on the US Heatseekers Albums Chart.
- She has also appeared in several TV movies, including “Bad Hair Day,” “Show Stopper,” and “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Mackenzie has over four million followers on Instagram, where she goes by the name “zieglingeria.” Since 2015, she has been an actress, singer, and dancer with her own YouTube channel, where she posts weekly videos.
- In 2016, she was a part of the Lifetime Movie Network’s Dance Moms, particularly “Beyond the Spotlight.” Other members from her original dance group were also featured.
- In February 2017, Ziegler became one of the youngest actresses to book a lead role in a feature film. In the movie “The Book of Henry,” she was cast alongside Hollywood actress Naomi Watts and American actor Jacob Tremblay.
Book writing
In April 2018, Ziegler released her first book, “Mack Z.” It features advice, stories from fans, Q&As with friends, and other personal interests. It reached number 9 on The New York Times Best Seller List for Children’s Middle-Grade chapter books within its first week of being on shelves.
Appearance in “Dance Moms”
She also appears on “Dance Moms” with her sister Mackenzie and mother Melissa. As of 2016, she is no longer with Abby Lee Dance Company. She has released an EP titled “This Is Me” under Stars Dance Studio & Productions Inc. The album reached #10 on the iTunes pop albums chart within its first 24 hours of release. Brooke Ziegler’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million
Break from “Dance Moms”
in July 2015, it was announced that Ziegler would take a break from “Dance Moms” to focus on her health and give time back to her school schedule. Her last episode aired in October 2015.
Current project
Ziegler is currently signed with IMG Models and appeared in an ad campaign for Guess Kids. She also released two original singles: “Old School Love” and “We’re Going To Be Friends” under Pulse Music Group & Productions Inc.
On August 7th, 2018, Maddie Ziegler’s debut single RADIOACTIVE with Steve Aoki and Boehm was released. The song debuted at 27 on the Billboard dance charts.
Ziegler’s net worth
Ziegler was the youngest person ever to be signed with both IMG Models and Seventeen Magazine. Her dance videos on YouTube have garnered over 450 million views. As of 2015, she has been a judge on “Dance Moms” for two seasons.
She is now said to make $15,000 per episode, making her the highest-paid judge on the show. Her net worth is estimated at $4 million, and she has a highly successful music career with 3 number 1 singles under her belt. It was announced in August 2018 that Ziegler would be releasing new music soon!
FAQs
- How old is Mackenzie Ziegler?
Mackenzie Ziegler was born in 2004 and, as of 2021, is 17 years old.
- What movies has Mackenzie Ziegler been in?
Some of the movies and TV shows that Ziegler has appeared in include:
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip (2015) – Dance Double
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015) – Dance Double
Zapped (2016) – TV Movie …. Zoey (voice)
Swindle (2013/I) – Young London (Danube Children’s Choir) Larkin’s Little Sister
- What awards has Mackenzie Ziegler won?
Some of the accolades that Ziegler has received include:
TV Land Award for Best Dance in a Series (shared with the cast)
People’s Choice Award for Favourite Reality TV Star (shared with the cast) … Nominated
Nominated for Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star (shared with the cast)
Teen Choice Award for Choice Reality Show: Female Scene Steal
- Where did Mackenzie Ziegler go to school?
As of 2017, Ziegler is a student at the Arts High School in Indiana.
- Where does Mackenzie Ziegler live?
Ziegler was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.