Madeline Rose Zima (born September 16, 1985) is an American actress. She is mostly known for her six years as Grace Sheffield on the TV series The Nanny or more recently as Mia Cross on the Showtime dramedy Californication and as Gretchen Berg on Heroes. Description above from the Wikipedia article Madeline Zima, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Did you know that Madeline Zima, despite playing Grace Sheffield for six years, found the experience on "The Nanny" to be quite isolating from the adult cast?
While her child role as Grace Sheffield on "The Nanny" brought her widespread recognition for six years, her role as Mia Cross in "Californication" marked a pivotal turning point. This edgy, mature performance allowed her to successfully transition from child star to a respected adult actress, showcasing a completely different range.
Madeline Zima is remembered as a child star who successfully navigated the challenging transition to adult roles, establishing herself as an actress capable of diverse and often provocative performances. She demonstrated resilience in breaking free from typecasting.
Also known as: M. Zima, Mad Zima